The Certificate in Catholic Theology will give you the knowledge you need to understand your faith more fully and will provide you with the vocabulary to explain, perhaps defend, what it is that you believe.
Cardinal Seán O'Malley, O.F.M. Cap. invites all couples of the Archdiocese of Boston celebrating their 10th, 25th and 50th wedding anniversaries to join him at a celebratory Mass for a vow renewal and marital blessing on Sunday, November 6th at 2:00 PM at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Boston.
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...
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...
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...
A day of reflection to prepare for Congress XIII of the National Black Catholic Congress at the Archdiocese of Boston Pastoral Center. The day will include opportunity for prayer, reflection, and discussion about issues of importance to the Black Catholic community. Sponsored by St. Katharine Drexel Parish, Boston and Black Catholic Ministries of the Archdiocese...
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.
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.
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.
Join us for a fun and resourceful date night as we learn the tools for managing daily stress and resolving conflict with Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Greg Kolodziejczak on Saturday, February 11 from 7:00-9:00PM in the formal dining room of the Pastoral Center in Braintree. Dinner, libations, and a few surprises are included.
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.
Play Like A Champion Today is an educational series from the University of Notre Dame that provides leadership in an effort to promote an inclusive and developmentally-oriented youth sports culture. It does this by educating ethically responsible youth sports leaders. This researched-based, non-profit initiative is unique in its focus on fostering moral and spiritual development through sports.
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.
The Family Life team invites all those impacted by divorce or separation to attend "In the Arms of the Shepherd: A Morning of Reflection" on Saturday, April 22nd at the Pastoral Center, Braintree.
Transformed in Love is the marriage preparation workshop of the Archdiocese of Boston for engaged couples and those seeking a convalidation after civil marriage. This workshop will be in person. Friday, May 19 from 6:30-9:45pm and Saturday, May 20 from 9:00am-4:00pm
One way the Holy Spirit builds up the Body of Christ is through charisms, or special graces, that equip us to live out our discipleship and mission. What a gift! Join us for a prayerful workshop during which we’ll learn more about individual charisms and the importance of discerning and exercising our charisms.
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...
Virtual Rosary for couples struggling with infertility, difficult pregnancies, or miscarriage.
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...
Do you want your parish or other faith community to be intentionally positioned for the work of evangelization and to form disciples? If so, please consider inviting a team of disciples (led by your pastor/leader) to take time away to prayerfully discern a pastoral plan for your community. At this two-day (not overnight) intensive session,...
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.
All are Called; All Belong is a workshop in Ministry with Persons with Disabilities that will educate all participants on the realities of living with disabilities in both the Church and society. With witness talks from inspiring presenters, David Petrovic and Cassie Drahos, this day of faith-filled fellowship will reawaken our understanding of the inherent dignity and value of all children of God and the truth that all baptized in Christ are called and belong to His Body, the Church. Brief presentations from Julia Whitney from the National Catholic Partnership on Disability and Kathryn Griffin from the Office of Lifelong Faith Formation and Parish Support will be offered as well lunch and an opportunity to attend Mass. There is no cost to register.
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.
Disciples are being formed and sent within our archdiocese. Evangelization does work! United as one team on mission, let's come together and learn from one another. Pastors, clergy, faith formation and ministry leaders, and individual disciples are invited to join us as we host a panel discussion on evangelization. Panelists will include leaders of local...
Most Rev. Bishop Mark O'Connell invites all couples of the Archdiocese of Boston celebrating their 10th, 25th and 50th wedding anniversaries to join him at a celebratory Mass on Sunday, October 29th at 3:00 PM at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Boston.
This virtual mental health workshop with author and Mental Health Clinician, Sue Muldoon, MA, LMHC will address the mental health crisis in our country and how parish leaders may be called to respond.
Are you new (within the last year or so) to your role within the Archdiocese of Boston? Congratulations! Did you realize that you have an irreplaceable role in the evangelizing mission of the Church? How amazing is that! We are thrilled that you said “yes” to this important call and are excited about the adventure...