Host Meredith Smith will discuss best practices for engaging families in the faith formation process.

Host:  Karen Costa Co-Director of Faith Formation, St. Elizabeth Parish, Bristol, Rhode Island This workshop is designed to offer practical tips to catechists from planning lessons that engage students in the content to suggestions for classroom management.

Host:  Patrick Krisak Director, Faith Formation and Missionary Discipleship - Archdiocese of Boston Join a discussion on ways to accompany students with particular needs, including but not limited to Individual Education Plans (IEPs)

Host:  Linda Thayer   Linda will share insights on effective and appropriate way to integrate respect for life into faith formation.

All catechists and faith formation leaders are invited to join the Morning of Reflection for Catechists. The morning will include prayer, breakfast and fellowship, a talk/reflection, Mass, and a commissioning. Come as an individual catechist or sign up with your parish. Return to your parish affirmed in your important ministry, strengthened through prayer, and encouraged...

All catechists (parents, faith formation leaders, teachers, volunteers, OCIA and youth ministry teams, etc.) are invited to join us for a day of prayer, fellowship, and fun with catechists from across the archdiocese. This celebration will include: Mass and Catechist Commissioning with Archbishop Henning Luncheon Reception and Fellowship Trivia Competition (covering a variety of topics...

Please join us the second Thursday of every month (October-May) for Discipling Youth Zoom Series covering a variety of topics. October 9: Myths Debunked! with the archdiocesan Faith Formation & Missionary Discipleship team Our team works with parishes throughout the archdiocese in partnership with a variety of national organizations to support youth ministry.  We hear...

Please join us the second Thursday of every month (October-May) for Discipling Youth Zoom Series covering a variety of topics. November 13: Getting Parents On Board with Deacon Nathan Gunn of Young Life One essential element of successful youth ministry is gaining the trust and support of the parents of the young people you serve. ...

Please join us the second Thursday of every month (October-May) for Discipling Youth Zoom Series covering a variety of topics. December 11: Relating to Young People with Liz Cotrupi Register for the series on Zoom and select the sessions of interest to you.

Please join us the second Thursday of every month (October-May) for Discipling Youth Zoom Series covering a variety of topics. January 8: Putting Relationships before Catechesis with Fr. Kevin Leaver, parochial vicar at Saint Francis and Saint Clare of Assisi parishes, and Jeanne Cregan, pastoral associate at Holy Family parish Register for the series on Zoom...

Please join us the second Thursday of every month (October-May) for Discipling Youth Zoom Series covering a variety of topics. February 12: Music and Youth Ministry with The Vigil Project. The Vigil Project creates music for Catholics, hosts live events in parishes, provides resources for Catholic musicians, and works with pastors to promote beauty and...

Please join us the second Thursday of every month (October-May) for Discipling Youth Zoom Series covering a variety of topics. March 12: Bring Your Questions! with Fr. Denis Nakkeeran Fr. Denis, professor of moral theology at St. John Seminary in Boston, will be leading us.  Our discussion will focus on how to answer the difficult...

Please join us the second Thursday of every month (October-May) for Discipling Youth Zoom Series covering a variety of topics. April 9: Ministering to Youth of Various Cultures Register for the series on Zoom and select the sessions of interest to you.

Maybe you’ve heard of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd but aren’t quite sure what it means — or how it could transform faith formation in your parish. Join Rebekah Rojewicz for an inspiring session that will open your eyes to this beautiful approach for faith formation rooted in the Montessori method.

Maybe you’ve heard of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd but aren’t quite sure what it means — or how it could transform faith formation in your parish. Join Rebekah Rojewicz for an inspiring session that will open your eyes to this beautiful approach for faith formation rooted in the Montessori method. You’ll discover how it nurtures the spiritual life of children and get a real sense of what bringing it to your parish can look like.

Maybe you’ve heard of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd but aren’t quite sure what it means — or how it could transform faith formation in your parish. Join Rebekah Rojewicz for an inspiring session that will open your eyes to this beautiful approach for faith formation rooted in the Montessori method.

 Join Rebekah Rojewicz for a Q&A session around how to be formed as a catechists and start an atrium at your parish or school. This session will be on Zoom.

Please join us the second Thursday of every month (October-May) for Discipling Youth Zoom Series covering a variety of topics. May 14: Your Health as a Minister with Mike Drahos Mike Drahos worked in faith formation and youth ministry at the parish and diocesan levels for 9 years before leaving to begin work as a...