Events

  • 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
  • March for Life

    March for Life, Washington, D.C. District of Columbia, United States

    Join Cardinal Sean O'Malley for the National March for Life on January 19, 2024! March with us to create a culture of life!

    $80.00
  • Mental Health Matters: A Workshop to Empower Parents

    Virtual Zoom Meeting

    Join Mookie Manalili, a Catholic psychotherapist from Boston College together with retired psychologist Fr. Jim Ronan, and mental health clinician, author, and parent Suzanne Muldoon for a panel discussion on how parents can best support and care for their children and themselves in the midst of mental health concerns.

    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
  • Retiro de Cuaresma para Jovenes

    St. Stephen Hall (Parroquia San Esteban) 36 Clinton St, Framingham, MA, United States

    En este Retiro de Cuaresma para Jóvenes tendremos la oportunidad de…

    Orar y  alabar al Señor  con el ministerio de música Rosa Mística y el grupo Hackuna en la Adoración al Santísimo,
    El viacrucis para Jóvenes,
    la Eucaristía con el Cardenal O’Malley,
    Una  obra de teatro y mucho más..
    dedica este día para “retirarte” de tu rutina diaria y encontrarte con Cristo y con otros jóvenes como tú para reflexionar, orar y celebrar de nuestra fe Juntos.

    $30
  • 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
  • Faith Formation Leader Lenten Retreat

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

    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 Lenten retreat. We hope you come away from this time of prayer, reflection, and conversation nourished, refreshed, and with a renewed passion for mission. (We will provide lunch.) Pat...

    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
  • Marriage Prep Virtual Mini-Series: March 2024

    Zoom

    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 specific workshop will be hosted virtually on March... from 6:30-9:30pm.

    $195
  • 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
  • Marriage Prep Workshop- April 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
  • 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
  • A Healing Mass for Those Impacted by Divorce & Separation

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

    In the Gospel of John Jesus encourages us, "Let anyone who thirsts, come to me." Jesus, the Living Water, restores and heals our wounds when we bring them before Him in surrender. The Family Life team invites all impacted by divorce or separation to a healing mass on Tuesday, April 30th at the Pastoral Center, Braintree.

    Free
  • Confirmation Age Change Update – a Meeting for Faith Formation Leaders (Braintree)

    Pastoral Center Braintree 66 Brooks Drive, Braintree, MA, 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
  • Confirmation Age Change Update – a Virtual Meeting for Faith Formation Leaders (Zoom)

    Virtual Zoom Meeting

    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....

    Free
  • Marriage Prep Workshop- May 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
  • Marian Procession and Mass to honor Asian-American Heritage Month

    St. Mark Church 1725 Dorchester Ave., Dorchester, United States

    The Office of Multicultural Ministries, along with leaders of the Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities, cordially invite all to join them for the Marian Procession and Mass, in commemoration of Asian-American Heritage Month.

    Free
  • Panel Discussion on the Implementation of the Change in Age for Confirmation

    Zoom

    We heard you! At our Confirmation Update meetings, you expressed interest in hearing from a panel of clergy and lay leaders about their initial plans for implementing the change in age for Confirmation. These leaders will share what they are considering for a timeline for the change, curricula, etc. There will be time for Q&A....

    Free
  • Spring Luncheon for Faith Formation Leaders

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

    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...

    Free
  • Marriage Prep Virtual Mini-Series: June 2024

    Virtual Zoom Meeting

    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 specific workshop will be hosted on June 5, 11, 13 from 6:30-9:30pm.

    $195
  • Transformed in Love Ministry Formation

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

    Transformed in Love is the marriage preparation for the Archdiocese of Boston. 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 mainly for Hispanic teams.

    Free