Adult Convert Catechism Instructions
A Complete Catechism Course from Fr. James W. Jackson, FSSP
A Complete Catechism Course from Fr. James W. Jackson, FSSP
Dear Catechumen,
Several things will be necessary for you to complete this course and become a Catholic.
- You will need a copy of the Bible. If you do not have a copy of the Douay-Rheims edition, please purchase one, or else you can find one on line at this website: http://www.drbo.org/
- You will need a copy of the Baltimore Catechism, specifically the The New St. Joseph Baltimore Catechism, Official Revised Edition, Explained by Fr. Bennet, C.P. The lessons are taken from this edition, and I even make comment on the drawings within it.
- You will need to contact a priest, with whom you can meet on a fairly regular basis. When you have mastered about five lessons, and memorized the prayers which go with the lessons, set an appointment with the parish priest to test your knowledge.
- You will need certain sacramentals, such as a rosary, a crucifix, a miraculous medal, etc. These can probably be obtained at your parish, on line, or at a local Catholic bookstore. It is important that they be blessed.
- The lessons are broken into small segments so that in your busy schedule you can at least do one a day. These may be downloaded from our website, and put on whichever device you prefer, and listened to in the car or wherever you prefer.
- With each lesson there is a prayer to be memorized and a habit to be acquired. When I say acquired, I mean making a good attempt to do it on a daily or regular basis, as will be made clear.
- If you have any questions about what you have heard or read, jot them down, and ask the priest. It is important that these be answered as best as possible, and as soon as possible.
- Lastly, at one point in the instructions you will be asked to begin the habit of daily reading of some spiritual work. Here are three which you should purchase:
- The King of the Golden City, by Mother Mary Loyola.
- The Imitation of Christ, by Thomas a Kempis.
- The Introduction to the Devout Life, by St. Francis de Sales.These are by no means the only spiritual works, but they will give you a good start.
Try to read the King of the Golden City first.
Audio Catechism
The talks are named in order by number
Invitation from the Music Director
“Be ye doers of the word and not just hearers.” These words of Our Lord should ring in every Catholic’s ears. When we participate at Mass this is one way to be doers of the word. An even greater way is to sing, either as a parish or in the choir. In comparison to the doers and hearers are the music listeners and the music makers. Music listeners are people who hear the works and recordings of others and are satisfied with that; music makers are people who sing but not just once in a while. The music makers dedicate their lives to song, even if that’s not their job. They don’t let life’s little circumstances get in the way of making music, they sing and offer it up to the glory of God. It seems pretty obvious that God wants us to be music makers, if not as a choir member then certainly as a parishioner.
The choir is looking for new members! Please consider joining us. Contact our music director, Rick Wheeler at: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Notes from the Choir Loft, 2
Notes_from_the_Choir_Loft,_2.pdf
Sunday Bulletin November 11, 2018
OLMC11.11_.2018_.pdf
Sunday Bulletin November 4, 2018
OLMC11.4_.2018_.pdf
November Calendar
November_Calendar_1.pdf
Sunday Bulletin October 28, 2018
OLMC10.28_.2018_.pdf
Sunday Bulletin October 21, 2018
OLMC10.21_.2018_.pdf
Sunday Bulletin October 14, 2018
OLMC10.14_.2018_.pdf
Notes_from_the_Choir_Loft.pdf
Notes from the Choir Loft
Notes_from_the_Choir_Loft.pdf
On Gaining & Keeping Purity, X
On_Gaining_and_Keeping_Purity,_X.pdf
The Right Response to the Crisis at Hand, II
The_Right_Response_to_the_Crisis_at_Hand_II.pdf
The Right Response to the Crisis at Hand
The_Right_Response_to_the_Crisis_at_Hand,_I.pdf
Beautification of the Sanctuary
Beautification_of_the_Sanctuary.pdf
On Gaining and Keeping Purity, IX
On Gaining and Keeping Purity, IX
On Gaining and Keeping Purity, VIII
On Gaining and Keeping Purity, VIII
Sponsoring The Hermits of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Sponsor_Traditional_Religious_Brothers_and_Priests.pdf
On Gaining and Keeping Purity, VII
On_Gaining_and_Keeping_Purity,_VII.pdf
On Gaining and Keeping Purity, VI
On_Gaining_and_Keeping_Purity,_VI.pdf
On Gaining and Keeping Purity, V
On_Gaining_and_Keeping_Purity,_V.pdf
On Gaining and Keeping Purity, IV
On_Gaining_and_Keeping_Purity,_IV.pdf
Tenebrae 3/28/18 - 3/30/18
Pictures from the Triduum
Solemn High Mass of Palm Sunday 2018 Pictures
On Gaining and Keeping Purity, III
On_Gaining_and_Keeping_Purity,_III.pdf
On Gaining and Keeping Purity, II
On_Gaining_and_Keeping_Purity,_II.pdf
On Gaining and Keeping Purity, I
On_Gaining_and_Keeping_Purity,_I.pdf
Rorate High Mass Pictures Dec 16, 2017
Pictures from the Midnight High Mass of the Nativity of our Lord
Interview with Fr. Jackson on his Book, Part, II
Interview_with_Fr._Jackson,_Part_II_.pdf
Interview with Fr. Jackson on his Book, Part I
Interview_with_Fr._Jackson,_Part_I_.pdf
Dies Irae - Requiem High Mass.
From All Souls Day High Mass - Part of Victoria Requiem Mass for 4 voices.
Credo quod Redemptor - Requiem High Mass
From All Souls Day High Mass - Part of Victoria Requiem Mass for 4 voices.
Pictures from the High Mass of All Souls Day
The Requiem Mass, III
The_Requiem_Mass,_III.pdf
Interview with Bp. Bruskewitz on the Reformation
Interview_with_Bp_Bruskewitz.pdf
The Requiem Mass, II
The_Requiem_Mass,_II.pdf
The Requiem Mass, I
The_Requiem_Mass,_I_1.pdf
On Confederate Monuments
On_Confederate_Monuments.pdf
Teresianum Academy
Teresianum_Academy.pdf
On the Divine Will Devotions, IV
On_the_Divine_Will_Devotions,_IV.pdf
On a Father’s Silence at Gettysburg
On_a_Fathers_Silence_at_Gettysberg.pdf
Pictures from Priestly Ordinations of the FSSP in Lincoln, Nebraska
View OLMC Google Photo Album. March 26, 2017. Archbishop Prendergast of Ottowa, Canada ordained seven priests for the FSSP at the North American Martyrs Catholic Church in Lincoln, NE.
O Filii et Filiae as performed by the OLMC choir at the Easter Vigil Mass April 2017
On the Divine Will Devotions, III
On_the_Divine_Will_Devotions,_III.pdf
Pictures and Video from the Triduum including the Easter Vigil
4/14/2017 - 4/16/17
*Updated 4/22
Pictures from Office of Tenabrae - Office of Holy Thursday
Pictures from the Solemn High Mass of Maundy Thursday
Pictures from Good Friday - Mass of the Presanctified
* Pictures from the Easter Vigil - Solemn High Mass
#1) Video from Office of Tenabrae Matins and Lauds of Holy Saturday (4/14/2017 7pm).
#2) Video of the Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ as performed on Good Friday.
Office of Tenabrae - Office of Holy Thursday
Recorded 4/12/2017
Recorded by Steve Cunningham. Posted to You Tube Sensus Fidelium.
Pictures from the High Mass of Ash Wednesday
On the Divine Will Devotions, II
On_the_Divine_Will_Devotions,_II.pdf
On the Divine Will Devotions, I
On_the_Divine_Will_Devotions,_I.pdf
Catholic Liturgical Music History Conference
by Rick Wheeler
Catholic Liturgical Music History Conference Notes
The Forty Hours Devotion
The_40_Hours_Devotion.pdf
capital
How to donate to the Capital Campaign
How to donate to the Capital Campaign
Faith Direct is the innovative solution that allows you to support our parish using electronic funds transfer from either a bank account or credit/debit card. You may donate to the Parish Hall Capital Campaign via Faith Direct.
Click here to donate to the Capital Campaign via OLMC Faith Direct
Donating by Check or Mail
If you would like to donate via mail, you can make checks payable to Our Lady of Mount Carmel, and mail them to:
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church
5620 S. Hickory Circle
Littleton, CO 80120
Letter from Fr. Jackson on our Capital Campaign
On St. Teresa of Avila and the Woman at the Well
A Series of talks given by Fr. James Jackson, FSSP at the Carmelite Monastery in Littleton, CO.
Note: These MPEG-4 Audio are playable using your computer’s standard media player. These files will play using Windows Media Player, iTunes and other major media players. In addition Google’s browser, Chrome, will play these files automatically within the browser.
Da Mihi Aquam I.m4a (13 MB 18:52)
Da Mihi Aquam II.m4a (19MB; 20:07 min.)
Da Mihi Aquam III.m4a (18MB; 19:30min.)
Da Mihi Aquam IV.m4a (20MB; 22:16 min.)
Da Mihi Aquam V.m4a (18.4MB; 25:56 min)
Giving
You can support our parish using online or traditional methods.
Electronic Giving via Faith Direct
Faith Direct is the innovative solution that allows you to support our parish using electronic funds transfer from either a bank account or credit/debit card. You may donate to the Weekly Offertory Fund and to the Parish Hall Capital Campaign via Faith Direct.
Click here to donate to OLMC via Faith Direct
Donating by Check or Mail
If you are a registered parishioner, you will receive donation envelopes via USPS mail. If you have not registered and would still like to donate via mail, you can make checks payable to Our Lady of Mount Carmel, and mail them to:
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church
5620 S. Hickory Circle
Littleton, CO 80120
Parish Registration Form
Register to become a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
If you would like to register as a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, please fill out the Parish Registration form below and submit it to us either in person, via fax at (303) 222-1576, or via e-mail to: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Parish Registration Form
On Scrupulosity
Notes on scrupulosity and how to overcome it
Below is some guidance concerning scrupulosity. Additional guidance from Fr. Doyle can be found at fatherdoyle.com here: https://fatherdoyle.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/scruples-and-their-treatment.pdf
On Scrupulosity
SCHOLA CANTORUM & CHOIR
Let them sing songs of praise. --St James 5:13
Welcome to the choir page at Our Lady of Mt Carmel, this is not just an “information” about the choir and it’s activities, but we have music for you to use; quite literally hundreds of scores, “the treasures of the church”, as many have described it. Just click on the music category below and to the left and our “cloud” based music is available to download. To get to the Chants for the Church year click on “Gregorian” below, then scroll down the new page to “Liber Usualis” and then “Proper of the Time”. The music is then categorized by season.
Chapel Master - Rick Wheeler
Head Organist - John Murgel
Associate Organist - Sam Dawson
Soprano Section Leader - Christina Heppermann
Tenor Section Leader - Jonathan Arrington
Bass Section Leader - Tim Thaler
We at OLMC believe that to copyright certain church treasures, such as Gregorian Chant, is no different than the selling of indulgences. Therefore, all our Gregorian Chant is Copyright free and the entire Sundays and major holidays are now at your fingertips. Please feel free to download them, use them, post them online (only give us a little credit for the editing efforts, please) and contact us if you wish to request more scores or if you have an idea for our website. Join us on Flocknote for the most up-to-date announcements and information. Contact us at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for more information.
The OLMC music staff and volunteers have made every effort to be certain not to post copyrighted materials, should you discover what you believe to be copyrighted material we’ll make every effort to confirm that discovery and if the score is found to still be in copyright it will be immediately removed.
Our calendar will have up to date announcements about high masses, and choir and Schola Cantorum rehearsals.
Home Page
A parish in the Archdiocese of Denver located just south of Denver in Littleton, Colorado. Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church
Established in 2009 by the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter (FSSP).
Contact
Our parish contact information
Pastor
- Rev. James W. Jackson, FSSP
Parochial Vicars
- Rev. Daniel Nolan, FSSP
- Rev. Caleb Kick, FSSP
Rectory & Mailing Address
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church
5620 S. Hickory Circle
Littleton, CO 80120
P: (303) 703-8538
Contacts
Secretary - .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Music Director - .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Webmaster (Technical issues with website) - .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Church Street Address
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church
5612 S. Hickory Street
Littleton, CO 80120
About
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel is a personal parish of the Archdiocese of Denver, erected in July 2009 to provide spiritual and pastoral care to those Catholics who desire to worship using the liturgical books in force in 1962
About Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel is a personal parish of the Archdiocese of Denver, erected in July 2009 to provide spiritual and pastoral care to those Catholics who desire to worship using the liturgical books in force in 1962. Devotion to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel dates back to the 13th Century when according to Carmelite tradition, the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to St. Simon Stock and gave him the Brown Scapular. The Brown Scapular is worn by many Catholic faithful as a sign of love and devotion for the Mother of God.
About the FSSP
Fraternitas Sacerdotalis Sancti Petri (FSSP) is the Latin Name of the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter. The FSSP is a Society of Apostolic Life of Pontifical Right founded with the approval of Pope Saint John Paul II in 1988. The Fraternity was established for the formation and sanctification of priests in the framework of the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite (Tridentine Latin Mass) and their pastoral deployment in the service of the Church. The FSSP functions under the auspices of and in complete union with His Holiness Pope Francis.
Parish Organizations
We are home to a diverse range of parish activities
Altar and Rosary Society
The Altar and Rosary Society is an organization of women who foster and spread devotion to the Holy Rosary, maintain the cleanliness of the church sanctuary, wash and iron altar linens, and arrange flowers for the altar. We meet on the first Saturday of the month beginning with the Holy Mass at 8:30 a.m.
Choir and Schola
Please visit the OLMC Choir page for more information and to listen to hymns sung by our choir.
The choir is looking for new members! Please consider joining us. Contact our music director, Rick Wheeler at: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
“Be ye doers of the word and not just hearers.” These words of Our Lord should ring in every Catholic’s ears. When we participate at Mass this is one way to be doers of the word. An even greater way is to sing, either asn the choir. In comparison to the doers and hearers are the music listeners and the music makers. Music listeners are people who hear the works and recordings of others and are satisfied with that; music makers are people who sing but not just once in a while. The music makers dedicate their lives to song, even if that’s not their job. They don’t let life’s little circumstances get in the way of making music, they sing and offer it up to the glory of God. It seems pretty obvious that God wants us to be music makers, if not as a choir member then certainly as a parishioner.
Daughters of Our Lady of Grace
Daughters of Our Lady of Grace is group for girls ages 6 - 18 years. We meet every third Saturday of the month from 8:15 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. We attend Holy Mass, pray the Holy Rosary, enjoy a tea-party, develop our singing skills, and spend time learning a domestic, homemaking skill.
Holy Name Society
The Holy Name Society is an organization of men striving to grow in holiness. The group is open to all men of the parish over the age of 18. We meet on the second Saturday of the month beginning with Holy Mass at 8:30 a.m., then recitation of the Holy Rosary, followed by breakfast and a spiritual talk in the parish hall.
Knights of Columbus
As faithful Catholics, we are called to be salt and light in this material world. As traditional Catholics within the Church Universal, we are some times called, in charity, to bring more illumination and flavor to our fellow Catholics. Pope Benedict XVI is showing us the way. Let us join with him in spreading the message within the Knights of Columbus.
For more information see the parish bulletin or contact the parish secretary.
Legion of Mary
Meets every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m in parish hall.
OLMC Homeschoolers
We are a group of homeschool families who come together to share with and support one another spiritually and socially as we strive to educate our children in the home. We meet every First Friday after the 8:30 a.m. Mass for a spiritual talk, confessions and social activities.
For more information see the parish bulletin or contact the parish secretary.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Federation of North American Explorers Group
The Our Lady of Mount Carmel Federation of North American Explorers Group is excited to be bringing the Explorer program of Venerable Father Jacques Sevin to the Front Range!
OLMC FNE Group is the first Federation of North American Explorers group in Colorado. FNE is the North American Branch of the FSE (Union Internationale des Guides et Scouts d’Europe – Fédération du Scoutisme Européen). FSE, founded in 1956, is a Lay Association of the Faithful of Pontifical Right and can be found in the Vatican’s official Directory of International Associations of the Faithful.
We have separate programs for boys and girls. The boys’ and girls’ programs are further broken down by age:
Otters: 6-7
Timber Wolves: 8-11
Explorers 12-16
Wayfarers: 17-24
Please contact us at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for more details or visit our website: http://www.olmcexplorers.org.
St. Anne’s Quilters
St. Anne’s Quilters is a group of quilters who make baby quilts for the new mothers of our parish. We teach beginning quilters how to quilt, and help quilters of all experience levels with their quilting projects. We donate quilted items to the Altar & Rosary Society Craft and Bake Sale every December. We meet the second Saturdays of the month.
FNE Join Night
The Natural Law III
Feast of O.L. of Mt. Carmel, 2016
The Natural Law II
The Natural Law, I
On Mexican Immigration VI
On Mexican Immigration V
On Mexican Immigration IV
Fr. Jackson’s Sermon, April 24, 2016
On Mexican Immigration III
Pictures from the Solemn High Mass of the Easter Vigil March 26th, 2016
On Mexican Immigration II
On Mexican Immigration I
Getting Along with the Pope VIII
Getting Along with the Pope VII
Getting Along with the Pope VI
Getting Along with the Pope V
Getting Along with the Pope IV
Getting Along with the Pope III
Getting along with the Pope- II
A Litany for the Holy Father
Video of OLMC Choir performing “Ave Maria”
“Ave Maria” by Robert Parsons performed by the OLMC choir during the feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, July 16, 2015
OLMC Choir - Selections of our Gregorian Chant from the High Mass
Here are some selections of our Gregorian Chant from the High Mass:
Wedding_-_Kyriale_-_Sanctus.mp3
Wedding_-_Communion_Hymns_-_Panis_Angelicus.mp3
Wedding_-_Communion_Hymns_-_Jesu_Rex_Admirabilis.mp3
Note if you are using Internet Explorer and wish to save the download file to your computer, right click on the audio file and then choose “Save Target As” from the menu. If you are using Google Chrome, right click on the file name and choose “Save Link As”:
Listen to “Jesu_Rex_Admirabilis” online using the player below. Choir recorded at OLMC during a Wedding Mass.
On Getting along with the Pope
Novena for the new Parish Hall
On Fr. Gruner VII
On Fr. Gruner VI
Bishop Gerber
Fr. Gruner V
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Federation of North American Explorers Group
Response to Lineamenta
Audio Files
First, please read this introduction from Fr. Jackson:
Please Note: if you are using Internet Explorer and wish to save the download file to your computer, right click on the audio file and then choose “Save Target As” from the menu. If you are using Google Chrome, right click on the file name and choose “Save Link As”:
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