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...
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.
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.
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.
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...
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...
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.
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.
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 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...