Canção Nova Produces Documentary About the Jesus Menino Community

This week, we had the joy of welcoming the Canção Nova reporting team, who spent three days with us experiencing profound moments of learning and understanding the charism of the Holy Family of Nazareth. The purpose of their visit was to produce a documentary about our Catholic community, Jesus Menino. The team was led by […]
A New Step in Faith

Last weekend was filled with faith and emotion as we celebrated a significant milestone for Hitachi and Flávia. After walking alongside us and serving the Jesus Menino Community, they now embark on a new chapter: beginning their aspirancy, a one-year journey to live out our charism and prepare for the next steps towards consecrated life. […]
Birthday Celebration of Our Son Sávio

Today we celebrate the birthday of our beloved son Sávio! In every smile, in every embrace, we see the grace and joy he brings into our lives. May this new year of life be filled with blessings, good health, success, and great happiness.
See How Our Christmas Was

Glory to God in the highest, and peace on earth to people of goodwill! May the birth of Jesus Christ fill our hearts with love, peace, and hope. May the light of the Savior illuminate our paths and inspire us to spread kindness and joy to those around us. (Lk 2:15-20) — Glory to God […]
Birthday of Our Son Marcelo – 50 Years

Marcelo has been the son of our Founder, Antônio, for 35 years. He was the first to live not only in the small house that initi ally became our community but also the first to be “gestated” in the heart of “Tônio.”
Valentin Silveira’s First Communion: A Significant Moment for the Jesus Menino Community

At the last gathering of the 2024 Vocational Experience, the Jesus Menino Community joyfully celebrated the First Communion of Valentin Silveira, son of Fábio Silveira, who is a member of our Community.
Vocational Experience 2024: Living the Charism of the Holy Family of Nazareth

The 2024 Vocational Experience of the Jesus Menino Community was a deeply enriching event that provided a profound encounter with the charism of the Holy Family of Nazareth. Held at the community itself, the gathering was led by Father Thomaz, spiritual director of CCJM and current Diocesan Chancellor of Petrópolis, alongside Tônio, the founder of […]
A New Son in Christ: João Pedro’s Baptism

Last week, the Jesus Menino Community celebrated a very special moment: the baptism of João Pedro, the newest son of Antônio and the Community, only 2 years and 5 months old. João Pedro was welcomed in a ceremony full of love and faith, with his godparents, Rafaela and Gustavo, the Community’s longest-serving volunteers, who have […]
Men’s Emaús Encounter: A Weekend of Faith and Family Unity

This weekend, our Family Mission participated in the Men’s Emaús Encounter, held at the welcoming Sítio Secretário, part of the Diocese of Petrópolis. It was a special moment of unity, reflection, and spiritual growth, where participants renewed their faith and strengthened family bonds. This gathering reinforces our mission’s commitment to promoting experiences that bring families […]
Jesus Child in Portugal

Today, with deep gratitude and a bittersweet sense of farewell, our Jesus Menino family – Renata, Fabinho, and Geanna – have departed for Portugal to establish the Jesus Menino Catholic Community in Vila Real. With open hearts and lives dedicated to this mission, they embrace the call to defend and cherish life, carrying our community’s […]