Events

  • National Eucharistic Congress

    The National Eucharistic Congress will be held July 17-21, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Join approximately 50,000 Catholics from around the country for this great experience. Get ready for world-class teaching, powerful worship, joy-filled fellowship, and practical guidance for sharing the love of Jesus in your community when you return home.

    $250
  • Mass of Thanksgiving and Gathering of Pilgrims from the Eucharistic Congress

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

    You are invited to join Bishop Mark O'Connell, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Boston, and fellow pilgrims, for a Mass of Thanksgiving for the 10th National Eucharistic Congress.   Following the Mass, we will have the opportunity to gather, reflect and share how we encountered Jesus during this graced moment in the life of the...

    Free
  • Retiro de inicio de año para Catequistas

    Malden Catholic, 99 Crystal St, Malden, MA 02148 99 Crystal St,, Malden,, MA, United States

    Retiro Catequético “Señor, ¿cuándo te vimos hambriento?” es una magnífica oportunidad para que los catequistas de la Arquidiócesis de Boston se reúnan y celebren el valioso regalo de su llamado al discipulado misionero. El retiro iniciara con una Misa oficiada por el Obispo Cristiano Barbosa. Luego, ofrecerá temas inspiradores que abordarán diversos aspectos del ministerio...

    $30.00
  • Marriage Prep Workshop- September 2024

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

    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 is in person.

    $195.00
  • Exploring a Vision for Youth Ministry: Priests

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

    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)...

    Free
  • Morning of Reflection for Catechists

    St. Brigid Lexington 2001 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, United States

    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...

    Free
  • Exploring a Vision for Youth Ministry: Parish Teams (West)

    St. Michael Parish, Bedford 90 Concord Road, Bedford, MA

    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,...

    Free
  • Exploring a Vision for Youth Ministry: Parish Teams (North)

    St. Theresa North Reading 63 Winter St, North Reading, MA

    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,...

    Free
  • Exploring a Vision for Youth Ministry: Parish Teams (South)

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

    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,...

    Free
  • Fall 2024 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 2024 Faith Formation Leader Meeting – North

    St. Theresa North Reading 63 Winter St, North Reading, 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
  • Fall 2024 Faith Formation Leader Meeting – South

    St. Agatha 432 Adams St., Milton, 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
  • Marriage Prep Workshop – October 2024

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

    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 is in person.

    $195.00
  • 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. Lunch included.

    Free
  • New Faith Formation Leader Day 2024

    Pastoral Center Braintree 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
  • Zoom Youth Ministry Training 24-25

    Recruiting Adults for Youth Ministry

    Zoom

    On the 3rd Wednesday of the month beginning in October and going through June (except in December and April) we will offer trainings on Zoom from 7:00 to 8:30pm on various topics. These sessions will be led by a mix of local and national youth ministry leaders and panelists.  Register today and mark your calendars!   On Wednesday,...

  • Transformed in Love Ministry Formation

    Zoom

    Transformed in Love is the marriage preparation for the Archdiocese of Boston, yet it is used by dioceses and parishes across the United States, Canada, and Australia. If you are a married couple, deacon, or priest being called to serve in this special ministry, we encourage you to learn more through this workshop. This particular workshop is for Hispanic teams.

    Free
  • Taller de Formación de Ministros Eucarísticos y Lectores

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

    Este taller es para los Misnistros Eucaristícos y lectores que ya estan sirviendo en sus parroquias o desean comenzar a hacerlo, en el aprenderán algunas paracticas y enseñas de la Iglesia sobre estos servicios que prestan o prestaran en sus parroquias, ademas de algunas normas especificas de la Arquidiocesis de Boston  

    Free
  • Annual Wedding Anniversary Mass

    Cathedral of the Holy Cross 1400 Washington Street, Boston, MA, United States

    While registration for the event is now closed, couples can email marriageprep@rcab.org for information on attending the Wedding Anniversary Mass. All are welcome to attend.

    Free
  • Marriage Prep Workshop – November 2024 Wrentham

    St. Mary Parish Hall Wrentham 130 South St., Wrentham

    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 is in person at St. Mary Parish Hall in Wrentham. 

    $200.00
  • Marriage Prep Workshop – November 2024 Nth Andover

    St. Michael North Andover 196 Main Street, North Andover, MA, United States

    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 is in person.

    $215.00
  • Life Teen Purpose Training

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

    Purpose: Life Teen's transformative plan for Confirmation Did you just decide to use Life Teen's Purpose for Confirmation preparation?  Are you still trying to decide on a curriculum?  Have you been using Purpose but would like some additional guidance and support? Please join Katie Gray, Life Teen's Director of Parish Outreach, for training on how...

    Free
  • Confirmation and Youth Ministry: A Wholistic Approach

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

    We all desire lifelong discipleship for those we serve in parish life. If you lead or participate in Confirmation preparation, have you considered how your sacramental preparation efforts complement the efforts of adult disciples in your parish to accompany young people in their journeys through life and their journeys of faith? Join Katie Gray, Director...

    Free
  • Confirmation and Youth Ministry: A Wholistic Approach

    St. Brigid Lexington 2001 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, United States

    We all desire lifelong discipleship for those we serve in parish life. If you lead or participate in Confirmation preparation, have you considered how your sacramental preparation efforts complement the efforts of adult disciples in your parish to accompany young people in their journeys through life and their journeys of faith? Join Katie Gray, Director...

    Free
  • Navigating “the Change”: A Workshop for Women by Women

    Zoom

    Join fertility awareness experts, retired OB/GYN, Dr. Patricia Jay and certified NFP instructor, Amy Dyke, as they discuss how to navigate the changes of the female body throughout perimenopause and menopause. Together, they will walk us through the biology and theology of our femininity and the beauty of new beginnings that "the Change" brings us.

    Free
  • New Hires: Celebrating Your Role within the Mission

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

    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...

    Free
  • Confirmation Age Change: Drop-in Meetings

    Zoom
    Virtual Event

    Those who lead Confirmation preparation are invited to join any or all of the drop-in meetings with the Faith Formation and Missionary Discipleship team to discuss the implementation of the change in age of Confirmation, ask questions, and share ideas. Meetings will be held on the second Thursday of each month September-December at both 2-2:30pm and...