Events

  • Advent Rosary with Faith Formation Leaders

    Advent Rosary with Faith Formation Leaders
    Zoom

    Join faith formation leaders throughout the Archdiocese of Boston this Advent as we gather on Zoom at 9:40am each Tuesday to pray for our parishes, catechists and families involved in faith formation.  Members of the Secretariat for Evangelization and Discipleship will lead us in praying the rosary each week.  We invite you to join us...

  • Advent Rosary with Faith Formation Leaders

    Advent Rosary with Faith Formation Leaders
    Zoom

    Join faith formation leaders throughout the Archdiocese of Boston this Advent as we gather on Zoom at 9:40am each Tuesday to pray for our parishes, catechists and families involved in faith formation.  Members of the Secretariat for Evangelization and Discipleship will lead us in praying the rosary each week.  We invite you to join us...

  • Faith Formation Leader Lesson Swap

    Zoom

    Please plan on joining us for a virtual lesson swap! Like a cookie swap, you can bring your favorite lesson plan and come away with lessons from other faith formation leaders.

  • New Faith Formation Leader Day 22-23

    St Anthony Church Hall - Cambridge 400 Cardinal Medeiros Avenue, Cambridge, MA, United States

    We invite all new (to the Archdiocese of Boston in the last 1-2 years) parish catechetical leaders (including but not limited to children's faith formation, youth ministry, and adult faith formation) to spend a day in conversation with our team.

    Free
  • Emmaus Ministry Info Event – Arlington

    St. Agnes Arlington 51 Medford Street, Arlington, MA

    Emmaus Ministry for Grieving Parents (EMFGP) serves the spiritual needs of parents whose children of any age have died by any cause, no matter how long ago.  They offer this service primarily through retreats and virtual gatherings.  This informational event is for anyone who would like to learn more about EMFGP and their retreats - especially parish leaders and volunteers who are interested in bringing the retreats to their parishes or communities. 

    Free
  • Emmaus Ministry Info Event – Salem

    Mary Queen of Apostles Parish Salem - St. James Church 160 Federal Street, Salem, MA, United States

    Emmaus Ministry for Grieving Parents (EMFGP) serves the spiritual needs of parents whose children of any age have died by any cause, no matter how long ago.  They offer this service primarily through retreats and virtual gatherings.  This informational event is for anyone who would like to learn more about EMFGP and their retreats - especially parish leaders and volunteers who are interested in bringing the retreats to their parishes or communities. 

    Free
  • Emmaus Ministry Info Event – Virtual

    Zoom

    Emmaus Ministry for Grieving Parents (EMFGP) serves the spiritual needs of parents whose children of any age have died by any cause, no matter how long ago.  They offer this service primarily through retreats and virtual gatherings.  This informational event is for anyone who would like to learn more about EMFGP and their retreats - especially parish leaders and volunteers who are interested in bringing the retreats to their parishes or communities. 

  • End of the Year Faith Formation Leader Gathering

    St. Julia Weston 374 Boston Post Road, Weston, MA, United States

    Please join us for our end of the year gathering on Monday, June 12, 11am- 2pm at St. Julia Parish in Weston. Deacon Nathan Gunn will speak and there will be a time of prayer in addition to the talk, lunch, and social time. Deacon Nathan has a new book coming out soon called Lead Like...

    Free
  • Morning of Reflection for Catechists

    Pastoral Center 66 Brooks Drive, Braintree, MA, United States

    We invite all faith formation leaders and catechists to a morning of reflection. Consider coming as a parish group and join other catechists from around the archdiocese for Mass, breakfast, a talk by Susan Abbott, and fellowship. Return to your parish affirmed in your important ministry, strengthened through prayer, and encouraged by brothers and sisters...

    $15
  • Faith Formation Leader Fall Retreat

    St. Timothy Parish, Norwood 650 Nichols Street, Norwood

    Take time away to be with Jesus! Faith formation leaders who accompany individual people of all ages in their journeys of faith are invited to this Fall retreat. We hope you come away from this time of prayer, reflection, and conversation nourished, refreshed, and with a renewed passion for mission. See below to learn more...

    Free
  • Fall 2023 Faith Formation Leader Meeting – West

    St. Bernard Church at Holy Family Parish, Concord 12 Monument Square, Concord

    We invite faith formation leaders who accompany adults and children in their journey of discipleship to join other leaders for these gatherings, which we will offer around the archdiocese 3-4 times a year.  Please register for the date or location that best fits your schedule.

    Free
  • Fall 2023 Faith Formation Leader Meeting – North

    St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, Peabody 3 Margin St, Peabody, MA, United States

    We invite faith formation leaders who accompany adults and children in their journey of discipleship to join other leaders for these gatherings, which we will offer around the archdiocese 3-4 times a year.  Please register for the date or location that best fits your schedule.

    Free
  • Fall 2023 Faith Formation Leader Meeting – South

    St. John the Baptist, Quincy 44 School Street, Quincy

    We invite faith formation leaders who accompany adults and children in their journey of discipleship to join other leaders for these gatherings, which we will offer around the archdiocese 3-4 times a year.  Please register for the date or location that best fits your schedule.

    Free
  • New Faith Formation Leader Day 2023

    Pastoral Center 66 Brooks Drive, Braintree, MA, United States

    We invite all new (to the Archdiocese of Boston in the last 1-2 years) parish catechetical leaders (including but not limited to children's faith formation, youth ministry, and adult faith formation) to spend a day in conversation with our team.

    Free
  • Winter 2024 Faith Formation Leader Meeting – South

    St. Mary's Parish at St. Ann's Church 204 Samoset Avenue, Hull, MA

    We invite faith formation leaders who accompany adults and children in their journey of discipleship to join other leaders for these gatherings, which we will offer around the archdiocese 3-4 times a year.  Please register for the date or location that best fits your schedule.

    Free
  • Winter 2024 Faith Formation Leader Meeting – West

    St. Patrick's 44 East Central St, Natick, MA

    We invite faith formation leaders who accompany adults and children in their journey of discipleship to join other leaders for these gatherings, which we will offer around the archdiocese 3-4 times a year.  Please register for the date or location that best fits your schedule.

    Free
  • Winter 2024 Faith Formation Leader Meeting – North

    Beverly Catholic Collaborative Office 552 Cabot St., Beverly, MA

    We invite faith formation leaders who accompany adults and children in their journey of discipleship to join other leaders for these gatherings, which we will offer around the archdiocese 3-4 times a year.  Please register for the date or location that best fits your schedule.

    Free
  • A Conversation About the Future of Faith Formation: Is Traditional Faith Formation Dead?

    Zoom

    All pastors, clergy, and faith formation leaders are invited to join us on Zoom for a discussion on the current and future landscape of faith formation. A panel of pastors from parishes within the Archdiocese of Boston and the Diocese of Fall River will share what is currently bearing fruit, the structures and programs that...

    Free
  • Catechist Formation Series – Classroom Management

    Zoom

    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.

    Free
  • Confirmation Age Change: Listening Session for Leaders (South)

    Resurrection Church 1057 Main Street, Hingham, MA

    As you have likely seen in a letter from the Cardinal, an article in the Boston Pilot, or an article in the Boston Globe, the Cardinal has decided to lower the normal age of reception of the sacrament of Confirmation in the Archdiocese of Boston from around the age of 16, or 10th or 11th grade, to around the ages...

    Free
  • Confirmation Age Change: Listening Session for Leaders (West)

    St. Patrick's Church 44 East Central St, Natick, MA

    As you have likely seen in a letter from the Cardinal, an article in the Boston Pilot, or an article in the Boston Globe, the Cardinal has decided to lower the normal age of reception of the sacrament of Confirmation in the Archdiocese of Boston from around the age of 16, or 10th or 11th grade, to around the ages...

    Free
  • Confirmation Age Change: Listening Session for Leaders (Merrimack)

    St. Mary's Church 25 North Road, Chelmsford, MA

    As you have likely seen in a letter from the Cardinal, an article in the Boston Pilot, or an article in the Boston Globe, the Cardinal has decided to lower the normal age of reception of the sacrament of Confirmation in the Archdiocese of Boston from around the age of 16, or 10th or 11th grade, to around the ages...

    Free
  • Confirmation Age Change: Listening Session for Leaders (North)

    St. Maria Goretti Church 112 Chestnut Street, Lynnfield, MA

    As you have likely seen in a letter from the Cardinal, an article in the Boston Pilot, or an article in the Boston Globe, the Cardinal has decided to lower the normal age of reception of the sacrament of Confirmation in the Archdiocese of Boston from around the age of 16, or 10th or 11th grade, to around the ages...

    Free
  • Catechist Formation Series – Students with Disabilities

    Zoom

    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)

    Free
  • Confirmation Age Change: Listening Session for Cultural Community Leaders (Cambridge)

    Saint Mary of the Annunciation Cambridge 134 Norfolk St, Cambridge, MA, United States

    As you have likely seen in a letter from the Cardinal, an article in the Boston Pilot, or an article in the Boston Globe, the Cardinal has decided to lower the normal age of reception of the sacrament of Confirmation in the Archdiocese of Boston from around the age of 16, or 10th or 11th grade, to around the ages...

    Free
  • Confirmation Age Change: Listening Session for Leaders (Central)

    St. John Chrysostom West Roxbury 4750 Washington St, West Roxbury, United States

    As you have likely seen in a letter from the Cardinal, an article in the Boston Pilot, or an article in the Boston Globe, the Cardinal has decided to lower the normal age of reception of the sacrament of Confirmation in the Archdiocese of Boston from around the age of 16, or 10th or 11th grade, to around the ages...

    Free
  • Confirmation Age Change: Listening Session for Leaders (Zoom)

    As you have likely seen in a letter from the Cardinal, an article in the Boston Pilot, or an article in the Boston Globe, the Cardinal has decided to lower the normal age of reception of the sacrament of Confirmation in the Archdiocese of Boston from around the age of 16, or 10th or 11th grade, to around the ages...

    Free
  • Confirmation Age Change Update – a Meeting for Faith Formation Leader (Arlington)

    Saint Camillus Church 1185 Concord Turnpike, Arlingon, United States

    Clergy, lay staff, and volunteers who coordinate Confirmation preparation for their parishes are invited to gather for an update on the Confirmation age change transition in the Archdiocese of Boston.  We will be sharing results from the recent listening sessions and reviewing resources and support available from the Office of Lifelong Faith Formation. There will...

    Free