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.
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...
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...
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Host Meredith Smith will discuss best practices for engaging families in the faith formation process.
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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)
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...
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...
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...
Host: Linda Thayer Linda will share insights on effective and appropriate way to integrate respect for life into faith formation.
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...
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...
Clergy, lay staff, and volunteers who coordinate Confirmation preparation for their parishes are invited to gather on Zoom 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....
Faith formation leaders are invited to an end-of-the program year celebration which will include time for prayer, learning, and fellowship. Lunch will be provided. David Carvalho, Secretary for the New Evangelization in the Diocese of Fall River, will speak during the luncheon. David Carvalho has served in parish catechetical leadership, youth ministry and Catholic secondary education across...
We all desire for young people to encounter Christ and to follow Him. Priests are invited to join the Secretariat for Evangelization and Discipleship and Andrew Ministries for this important discussion on the Archdiocese of Boston’s vision for youth ministry on September 11th. Then, plan on coming back with your parish teams (staff and volunteers)...
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...
We all desire for young people to encounter Christ and to follow Him. Please plan on joining the Secretariat for Evangelization and Discipleship and Andrew Ministries for important discussions on the Archdiocese of Boston’s vision for youth ministry. Pastors and parish teams (staff and volunteers) are invited to attend one of the sessions (9/26, 9/27,...