Events

Safe Environment in Youth Ministry

Zoom
Virtual Event Virtual Event

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!   At this...

Spiritual, Physical, and Emotional Health of Ministers to Youth with Jim Beckman

Zoom
Virtual Event Virtual Event

On the 3rd Wednesday of the month beginning in October 2024 and going through June 2025 (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...

The Role of Service in 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,...

Navigating Hot Button Issues

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,...

Leading a Large Group Youth Gathering

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,...

Confirmation Age Change: Drop-in Meetings

Zoom
Virtual Event 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...

Confirmation Age Change: Drop-in Meetings

Zoom
Virtual Event 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...

Event Series Zoom Youth Ministry Training 24-25

Small Group Discipleship in 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,...

Confirmation Age Change: Drop-in Meetings

Zoom
Virtual Event 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...

Confirmation Age Change: Drop-in Meetings

Zoom
Virtual Event 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...

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

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
Event Series 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,...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. 

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.