You may not think of your family as a community, but Carmelites often think of our community as a family. A family means home, loyalty, love, belonging, support, and friendship. For Carmelites that's what our community is. Like a family, our community helps us grow and achieve our goals, takes care of us when we're sick, gives us a push when we're stuck, and expects us to make a contribution to the overall well-being of the group. We invite you to learn more about how we live together.