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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240906
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SUMMARY:Marriage Prep Workshop- September 2024
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDATE/TIME:  \nFriday\, September 6 from 6:30-9:45pm  \nSaturday\, September 7 from 9:00am-4:00pm  \nREGISTRATION: 1 ticket per couple. The $195 cost includes registration\, meals\, couple workbooks\, resources\, Mass\, Sacrament of Reconciliation\, and certificate of completion. A follow-up email with more details will arrive 7 days prior to the workshop. \nPayment is by credit card. Financial assistance is available by contacting Liz Cotrupi.
URL:https://www.evangelizeboston.com/event/marriage-prep-workshop-september-2024/
LOCATION:Pastoral Center\, 66 Brooks Drive\, Braintree\, MA\, 02184\, United States
CATEGORIES:Transformed in Love,Family Life Ministry
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ORGANIZER;CN="Program Assistant for Marriage Ministry":MAILTO:marriageprep@rcab.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T190000
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SUMMARY:Mass of Thanksgiving and Gathering of Pilgrims from the Eucharistic Congress
DESCRIPTION: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 Church and how the Holy Spirit might be leading us from this encounter out into the world as missionary disciples. \nFeel free to invite anyone who may have been unable to attend the Congress in person but were united with us in prayer. \n  \n    
URL:https://www.evangelizeboston.com/event/mass-of-thanksgiving-and-gathering-of-pilgrims-from-the-eucharistic-congress/
LOCATION:Pastoral Center\, 66 Brooks Drive\, Braintree\, MA\, 02184\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ethnic and Cultural Communities,National Eucharistic Revival,National Eucharistic Congress
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240503
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240505
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SUMMARY:Marriage Prep Workshop- May 2024
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDATE/TIME:  \nFriday\, May 3 from 6:30-9:45pm  \nSaturday\, May 4 from 9:00am-4:00pm  \nREGISTRATION: 1 ticket per couple. The $195 cost includes registration\, meals\, couple workbooks\, resources\, Mass\, Sacrament of Reconciliation\, and certificate of completion. A follow-up email with more details will arrive 7 days prior to the workshop. \nPayment is by credit card. Financial assistance is available by contacting Liz Cotrupi.
URL:https://www.evangelizeboston.com/event/marriage-prep-workshop-may-2024/
LOCATION:Pastoral Center\, 66 Brooks Drive\, Braintree\, MA\, 02184\, United States
CATEGORIES:Transformed in Love,Family Life Ministry
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ORGANIZER;CN="Program Assistant for Marriage Ministry":MAILTO:marriageprep@rcab.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T120000
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SUMMARY:Confirmation Age Change Update - a Meeting for Faith Formation Leaders (Braintree)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThere will also be an opportunity to share ideas and best practices with each other on how to best implement this change in the age of Confirmation.
URL:https://www.evangelizeboston.com/event/confirmation-age-change-update-a-meeting-for-faith-formation-leaders-braintree/
LOCATION:Pastoral Center\, 66 Brooks Drive\, Braintree\, MA\, 02184\, United States
CATEGORIES:Faith Formation,Faith Formation Leader Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240430T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240430T210000
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SUMMARY:A Healing Mass for Those Impacted by Divorce & Separation
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMass will be celebrated by Father Jürgen Liias*\, OCP\, of the Lazarus Center for Healing Shrine. The evening includes Eucharistic Adoration and Confession\, music\, a witness talk by Mark Gioia\, a divorced Catholic; and healing prayers following the Mass (Mass expected to end by 8:15 PM). Information on resources and support will be provided. For more information\, please call Emily Elliott at (617) 746-5756. Registration is requested to anticipate sacramental needs. \n*Fr. Liias was an Ordained Episcopal Priest for 40 years serving various parishes in the Boston area. In 2013\, he was ordained a Catholic Priest by Cardinal O’Malley\, through a special provision of Pope Benedict for the ordination of married Episcopal/Anglican clergy. He serves as Senior Priest  at St. Patrick’s Church in Stoneham. He has been married to his wife Gloria for 53 years; they have two grown children and four grandchildren.
URL:https://www.evangelizeboston.com/event/let-anyone-who-thirsts-come-to-me-a-healing-mass-for-those-impacted-by-divorce-or-separation/
LOCATION:Pastoral Center\, 66 Brooks Drive\, Braintree\, MA\, 02184\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Life Ministry,Divorce and Separated Support,Divorced and Separated Support
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ORGANIZER;CN="Evangelize Boston":MAILTO:info@evangelizeboston.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240405
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240407
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SUMMARY:Marriage Prep Workshop- April 2024
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDATE/TIME:  \nFriday\, April 5 from 6:30-9:45pm  \nSaturday\, April 6 from 9:00am-4:00pm  \nREGISTRATION: 1 ticket per couple. The $195 cost includes registration\, meals\, couple workbooks\, resources\, Mass\, Sacrament of Reconciliation\, and certificate of completion. A follow-up email with more details will arrive 7 days prior to the workshop. \nPayment is by credit card. Financial assistance is available by contacting Liz Cotrupi.
URL:https://www.evangelizeboston.com/event/marriage-prep-workshop-april-2024/
LOCATION:Pastoral Center\, 66 Brooks Drive\, Braintree\, MA\, 02184\, United States
CATEGORIES:Transformed in Love,Family Life Ministry
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ORGANIZER;CN="Program Assistant for Marriage Ministry":MAILTO:marriageprep@rcab.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231119
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SUMMARY:Marriage Prep Workshop - November 2023
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDATE/TIME:  \nFriday\, Nov. 17 from 6:30-9:45pm  \nSaturday\, Nov. 18 from 9:00am-4:00pm  \nREGISTRATION: 1 ticket per couple. The $195 cost includes registration\, meals\, couple workbooks\, resources\, Mass\, Sacrament of Reconciliation\, and certificate of completion. A follow-up email with more details will arrive 7 days prior to the workshop. \nPayment is by credit card. Financial assistance is available by contacting Liz Cotrupi.
URL:https://www.evangelizeboston.com/event/marriage-prep-workshop-november/
LOCATION:Pastoral Center\, 66 Brooks Drive\, Braintree\, MA\, 02184\, United States
CATEGORIES:Transformed in Love,Family Life Ministry
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ORGANIZER;CN="Program Assistant for Marriage Ministry":MAILTO:marriageprep@rcab.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T120000
DTSTAMP:20260529T143528
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T153418Z
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SUMMARY:New Hires: Celebrating Your Role within the Mission
DESCRIPTION: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 that awaits you. \nAs you begin to learn the elements of your job and get connected to the resources and people to help you have success\, we’d like to invite you to set aside time and join other new hires in all different jobs across the archdiocese in a half-day reflection on the connection your job has to the mission of the Church! We hope this is a fun opportunity for you to be encouraged and inspired by the value of your work and meet other new hires across the archdiocese.
URL:https://www.evangelizeboston.com/event/new-hires-celebrating-your-role-within-the-mission/
LOCATION:Pastoral Center\, 66 Brooks Drive\, Braintree\, MA\, 02184\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rosemary Maffei":MAILTO:rmaffei@rcab.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T120000
DTSTAMP:20260529T143528
CREATED:20230610T021720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231024T201215Z
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SUMMARY:Evangelization Panel
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPastors\, 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 ministries including FOCUS\, Shalom\, Young Life\, and the Missionary Sisters\, Servants of the Word.
URL:https://www.evangelizeboston.com/event/evangelization-panel/
LOCATION:Pastoral Center\, 66 Brooks Drive\, Braintree\, MA\, 02184\, United States
CATEGORIES:Parish Ministry
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rosemary Maffei":MAILTO:rmaffei@rcab.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T150000
DTSTAMP:20260529T143528
CREATED:20230609T190758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T132727Z
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SUMMARY:New Faith Formation Leader Day 2023
DESCRIPTION: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. We will pray together and discuss archdiocesan offices\, initiatives\, resources\, and best practices relevant to parish work. There will also be time for networking with other leaders. \nFor more information please contact contact Patrick Krisak at pkrisak@rcab.org or 617-276-7636 or Rosemary Maffei at rmaffei@rcab.org or 617-746-5760.
URL:https://www.evangelizeboston.com/event/new-faith-formation-leader-day-2023/
LOCATION:Pastoral Center\, 66 Brooks Drive\, Braintree\, MA\, 02184\, United States
CATEGORIES:Faith Formation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Patrick Krisak":MAILTO:pkrisak@rcab.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231011T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231011T143000
DTSTAMP:20260529T143528
CREATED:20230828T182431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T145702Z
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SUMMARY:All are Called; All Belong Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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.  Witness talks from inspiring presenters like author\, David Petrovic and Cassie Drahos\, mother to Sophia who has down syndrome. 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. \nBrief presentations during the day from Julia Whitney\, Associate Director of Programs and Resource Development from the National Catholic Partnership on Disability (NCPD)\, and Kathryn Griffin\, Family Life Consultant from the RCAB Office for Lifelong Faith Formation and Parish Support will offer practical resources and adaptive materials for faith formation and ministry with persons with disabilities. \nThere is no cost to register!  Mass and lunch are included.  Please come and grow in awareness\, understanding\, and love for all of our brothers and sisters in Christ. \n 
URL:https://www.evangelizeboston.com/event/all-are-called-all-belong-workshop/
LOCATION:Pastoral Center\, 66 Brooks Drive\, Braintree\, MA\, 02184\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Life Ministry,Ministry with Persons with Disabilities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Evangelize Boston":MAILTO:info@evangelizeboston.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230929T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230930T170000
DTSTAMP:20260529T143528
CREATED:20230610T014151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T132927Z
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SUMMARY:Developing a Roadmap for Mission: Goal Setting Weekend
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAt this two-day (not overnight) intensive session\, teams will spend time in prayer for their communities\, reflect on the strengths and areas of opportunity for growth\, and discern a vision and set of goals to bring back to their wider communities. Follow-up support will be provided beyond the two-day session. \nTwo-day session: \nFriday\, September 29: 6pm-9pm \nSaturday\, September 30: 8am-5pm
URL:https://www.evangelizeboston.com/event/developing-a-roadmap-for-mission-goal-setting-weekend/
LOCATION:Pastoral Center\, 66 Brooks Drive\, Braintree\, MA\, 02184\, United States
CATEGORIES:Parish Ministry
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rosemary Maffei":MAILTO:rmaffei@rcab.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T120000
DTSTAMP:20260529T143528
CREATED:20230725T181551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T142223Z
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SUMMARY:Morning of Reflection for Catechists
DESCRIPTION: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. \nReturn to your parish affirmed in your important ministry\, strengthened through prayer\, and encouraged by brothers and sisters in Christ. We are hosting the morning of reflection on Saturday\, 9/16\, in hopes that the next day you’ll celebrate Catechetical Sunday\, 9/17\, at your parish! \nSusan Abbott is one of two Directors of the Our Lady of Good Voyage Shrine in the Seaport area of Boston.  She was the Director of the Office of Religious Education of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston for many years\, serving in that office in several capacities since 1999 and before that working in parish-based religious education starting in 1981. She has served on the boards of the National Conference of Catechetical Leadership and the National Association of Catechetical Media Professionals\, and was a member of the New England Conference of Diocesan Directors of Religious Education. She is a prior recipient of the Sister Marian O’Connor Award for Excellence in Catechetical Leadership. Susan is also a former chairperson of the board of directors of Massachusetts Citizens for Life. Susan was born and has lived in Boston her entire life\, except for one year when she and her husband lived in Germany while he was a Fulbright Fellow. A widow since 2002\, she has four children\, three daughters and one son\, of whom she says their beauty\, brilliance\, and goodness defy description.
URL:https://www.evangelizeboston.com/event/morning-of-reflection-for-catechists-2/
LOCATION:Pastoral Center\, 66 Brooks Drive\, Braintree\, MA\, 02184\, United States
CATEGORIES:Faith Formation
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