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...

  • Write the Vision: A Prophetic Call to Thrive

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

    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...

    Free
  • 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
  • Couple’s Date Night

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

    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.

    $30
  • 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
  • Play Like a Champion Today Training

    Virtual Zoom Meeting

    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.

    $35.00
  • 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. 

  • In the Arms of the Shepherd: A Morning of Reflection

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

    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.

    $10
  • Marriage Prep Workshop – May

    St Anthony Church Hall - Cambridge 400 Cardinal Medeiros Avenue, Cambridge, 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 will be in person. Friday, May 19 from 6:30-9:45pm and Saturday, May 20 from 9:00am-4:00pm 

    $195
  • Many Gifts, One Spirit: Discerning Your Charisms for Missionary Discipleship

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

    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.

    $15
  • 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 Braintree 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
  • Developing a Roadmap for Mission: Goal Setting Weekend

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

    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,...

    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
  • All are Called; All Belong Workshop

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

    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.

    Free
  • New Faith Formation Leader Day 2023

    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
  • Evangelization Panel

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

    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...

    Free
  • Annual Wedding Anniversary Mass

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

    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.

    Free
  • A Pastoral Response to Mental Health for Parish Leaders

    Zoom

    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.

    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
  • Marriage Prep Workshop – November 2023

    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
  • 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