Events

Exploring a Vision for Youth Ministry: Parish Teams (West)

St. Michael Parish, Bedford 90 Concord Road, Bedford, MA

We 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, MA

We 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 States

We 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, 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 2024 Faith Formation Leader Meeting – North

St. Theresa North Reading 63 Winter St, North Reading, 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

Fall 2024 Faith Formation Leader Meeting – South

St. Agatha 432 Adams St., Milton, 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

Marriage Prep Workshop – October 2024

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.

$195.00

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...

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. Lunch included.

Free

New Faith Formation Leader Day 2024

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

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,...

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

Taller de Formación de Ministros Eucarísticos y Lectores

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

Este taller es para los Misnistros Eucaristícos y lectores que ya estan sirviendo en sus parroquias o desean comenzar a hacerlo, en el aprenderán algunas paracticas y enseñas de la Iglesia sobre estos servicios que prestan o prestaran en sus parroquias, ademas de algunas normas especificas de la Arquidiocesis de Boston  

Free

Annual Wedding Anniversary Mass

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

While registration for the event is now closed, couples can email marriageprep@rcab.org for information on attending the Wedding Anniversary Mass. All are welcome to attend.

Free

Marriage Prep Workshop – November 2024 Wrentham

St. Mary Parish Hall Wrentham 130 South St., Wrentham

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 at St. Mary Parish Hall in Wrentham. 

$200.00

Marriage Prep Workshop – November 2024 Nth Andover

St. Michael North Andover 196 Main Street, North Andover, 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.

$215.00

Life Teen Purpose Training

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

Purpose: 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 States

We 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 States

We 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

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

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

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...

Marriage Prep Workshop – November 2024

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.

$195.00

2024 Bishop Healy Award Dinner

Boston College High School 150 Morrissey Blvd, Dorchester

Please join us for this year’s Bishop Healy Award Dinner at Boston College High School, Dorchester on Saturday, November 16, 2024 @ 5:30pm reception followed by 6:30pm dinner.

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,...