Our Lady of the Mountains Parish Mission Statement
“As children of a loving God, we are called to know Jesus Christ and share Him with others.”
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DONATIONS FOR BIBLES
To everyone who made donations toward the purchase of Children and Youth Bibles for our Confirmandi and First Communicants, Thank You!! We appreciate your generosity and support for our youth.
OLM LENTEN SERVICE PROJECT – FIRST WAY PREGNANCY CENTER
All remainder of the monetary donations and items will be delivered to 1st Way Pregnancy Center this week. Thank you to everyone for your generous donations to the Center!
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Age Change for Confirmation in the Archdiocese of Baltimore
In keeping with his ongoing desire to better support families in the journey of faith, Archbishop Lori has announced his decision to change the standard age of Confirmation in our Archdiocese. Over the course of the next several years, all parishes in the Archdiocese of Baltimore will undergo a process of transition, shifting from the typical time of Confirmation down to the age of 9 years (roughly 4th grade).
Our parish is not scheduled to begin the phase-in process until the fall of 2027, and it could take several years to complete the change. We will be in communication about when and how this change will unfold in our community. For more information about the upcoming change in Confirmation, please see the “Frequently Asked Questions” page below.
A note on Youth Ministry: As this change takes place, we will not lose sight of the importance of catechesis and accompaniment for our middle and high school youth. In light of relocation of Confirmation preparation, the Archdiocese is also guiding intentional efforts to revitalize and recalibrate youth ministry to the needs and gifts of today’s Gen Z and Gen Alpha young people. More info about these efforts at our local level will be available in the near future.
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To access OLM’s page on Give Central to easily give online please scan the above QR code.
Visit Give Central directly at OLM Give Central Home Page.
You can also mail your offertory directly to the Church Office at 300 East Oldtown Road, Cumberland, MD 21502.
Thank you for your continued support of Our Lady of the Mountains Parish.
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Archdiocese of Baltimore Office of Child & Youth Protection: To report suspected abuse call: (410) 547-5348 or to contact the Victims Assistance Line call: (866) 417-7469.
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