Catechist Formation Series – Respect for Life
ZoomHost: Linda Thayer Linda will share insights on effective and appropriate way to integrate respect for life into faith formation.
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Faith Formation
Confirmation Age Change Update – a Meeting for Faith Formation Leader (Arlington)
Saint Camillus Church 1185 Concord Turnpike, Arlingon, United StatesClergy, 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 Meeting for Faith Formation Leaders (Braintree)
Pastoral Center Braintree 66 Brooks Drive, Braintree, MA, United StatesClergy, 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 MeetingClergy, 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
Spring Luncheon for Faith Formation Leaders
St. Michael Parish, Bedford 90 Concord Road, Bedford, MAFaith 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...
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Exploring a Vision for Youth Ministry: Priests
Pastoral Center Braintree 66 Brooks Drive, Braintree, MA, United StatesWe all desire for young people to encounter Christ and to follow Him. Priests are invited to join the Secretariat for Evangelization and Discipleship and Andrew Ministries for this important discussion on the Archdiocese of Boston’s vision for youth ministry on September 11th. Then, plan on coming back with your parish teams (staff and volunteers)...
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Morning of Reflection for Catechists
St. Brigid Lexington 2001 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, United StatesAll catechists and faith formation leaders are invited to join the Morning of Reflection for Catechists. The morning will include prayer, breakfast and fellowship, a talk/reflection, Mass, and a commissioning. Come as an individual catechist or sign up with your parish. Return to your parish affirmed in your important ministry, strengthened through prayer, and encouraged...
Free
Exploring a Vision for Youth Ministry: Parish Teams (West)
St. Michael Parish, Bedford 90 Concord Road, Bedford, MAWe all desire for young people to encounter Christ and to follow Him. Please plan on joining the Secretariat for Evangelization and Discipleship and Andrew Ministries for important discussions on the Archdiocese of Boston’s vision for youth ministry. Pastors and parish teams (staff and volunteers) are invited to attend one of the sessions (9/26, 9/27,...
Free
Exploring a Vision for Youth Ministry: Parish Teams (North)
St. Theresa North Reading 63 Winter St, North Reading, MAWe all desire for young people to encounter Christ and to follow Him. Please plan on joining the Secretariat for Evangelization and Discipleship and Andrew Ministries for important discussions on the Archdiocese of Boston’s vision for youth ministry. Pastors and parish teams (staff and volunteers) are invited to attend one of the sessions (9/26, 9/27,...
Free
Exploring a Vision for Youth Ministry: Parish Teams (South)
Pastoral Center Braintree 66 Brooks Drive, Braintree, MA, United StatesWe all desire for young people to encounter Christ and to follow Him. Please plan on joining the Secretariat for Evangelization and Discipleship and Andrew Ministries for important discussions on the Archdiocese of Boston’s vision for youth ministry. Pastors and parish teams (staff and volunteers) are invited to attend one of the sessions (9/26, 9/27,...
Free
Fall 2024 Faith Formation Leader Meeting – West
St. Bernard Church at Holy Family Parish, Concord 12 Monument Square, ConcordWe 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 2024 Faith Formation Leader Meeting – North
St. Theresa North Reading 63 Winter St, North Reading, MAWe 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 2024 Faith Formation Leader Meeting – South
St. Agatha 432 Adams St., Milton, MA, United StatesWe 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
Listen, Teach, Send Boston Group Study Session
ZoomPlease join us every other week from October 7 through November 18 as we gather to discuss the US bishops' new document Listen, Teach, Send: A National Pastoral Framework for Ministries with Youth and Young Adults. Meeting Dates: October 7 - Introductory Materials (Pages 1-14) October 21 - Part 1: Listening (Pages 15-25) November 4...
Faith Formation Leader Fall Retreat
St. Timothy Parish, Norwood 650 Nichols Street, NorwoodTake 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. Lunch included.
Free
New Faith Formation Leader Day 2024
Pastoral Center Braintree 66 Brooks Drive, Braintree, MA, United StatesWe 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
Recruiting Adults for Youth Ministry
ZoomOn 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,...
Listen, Teach, Send Boston Group Study Session
ZoomPlease join us every other week from October 7 through November 18 as we gather to discuss the US bishops' new document Listen, Teach, Send: A National Pastoral Framework for Ministries with Youth and Young Adults. Meeting Dates: October 7 - Introductory Materials (Pages 1-14) October 21 - Part 1: Listening (Pages 15-25) November 4...
Listen, Teach, Send Boston Group Study Session
ZoomPlease join us every other week from October 7 through November 18 as we gather to discuss the US bishops' new document Listen, Teach, Send: A National Pastoral Framework for Ministries with Youth and Young Adults. Meeting Dates: October 7 - Introductory Materials (Pages 1-14) October 21 - Part 1: Listening (Pages 15-25) November 4...
Life Teen Purpose Training
Pastoral Center Braintree 66 Brooks Drive, Braintree, MA, United StatesPurpose: Life Teen's transformative plan for Confirmation Did you just decide to use Life Teen's Purpose for Confirmation preparation? Are you still trying to decide on a curriculum? Have you been using Purpose but would like some additional guidance and support? Please join Katie Gray, Life Teen's Director of Parish Outreach, for training on how...
Free
Confirmation and Youth Ministry: A Wholistic Approach
Pastoral Center Braintree 66 Brooks Drive, Braintree, MA, United StatesWe all desire lifelong discipleship for those we serve in parish life. If you lead or participate in Confirmation preparation, have you considered how your sacramental preparation efforts complement the efforts of adult disciples in your parish to accompany young people in their journeys through life and their journeys of faith? Join Katie Gray, Director...
Free
Confirmation and Youth Ministry: A Wholistic Approach
St. Brigid Lexington 2001 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, United StatesWe all desire lifelong discipleship for those we serve in parish life. If you lead or participate in Confirmation preparation, have you considered how your sacramental preparation efforts complement the efforts of adult disciples in your parish to accompany young people in their journeys through life and their journeys of faith? Join Katie Gray, Director...
Free
Confirmation Age Change: Drop-in Meetings
Zoom
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
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...
Listen, Teach, Send Boston Group Study Session
ZoomPlease join us every other week from October 7 through November 18 as we gather to discuss the US bishops' new document Listen, Teach, Send: A National Pastoral Framework for Ministries with Youth and Young Adults. Meeting Dates: October 7 - Introductory Materials (Pages 1-14) October 21 - Part 1: Listening (Pages 15-25) November 4...
Small Group Discipleship in Youth Ministry
ZoomOn 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,...
Relational Youth Ministry
Pastoral Center Braintree 66 Brooks Drive, Braintree, MA, United StatesOn 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
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
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...
Generation Alpha and Differences between Middle and High School Youth
ZoomOn 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,...