Events

Confirmation Age Change: Listening Session for Leaders (Merrimack)

St. Mary's Church 25 North Road, Chelmsford, MA

As you have likely seen in a letter from the Cardinal, an article in the Boston Pilot, or an article in the Boston Globe, the Cardinal has decided to lower the normal age of reception of the sacrament of Confirmation in the Archdiocese of Boston from around the age of 16, or 10th or 11th grade, to around the ages...

Free

Confirmation Age Change: Listening Session for Leaders (North)

St. Maria Goretti Church 112 Chestnut Street, Lynnfield, MA

As you have likely seen in a letter from the Cardinal, an article in the Boston Pilot, or an article in the Boston Globe, the Cardinal has decided to lower the normal age of reception of the sacrament of Confirmation in the Archdiocese of Boston from around the age of 16, or 10th or 11th grade, to around the ages...

Free

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

Faith Formation Leader Lenten Retreat

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

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 Lenten retreat. We hope you come away from this time of prayer, reflection, and conversation nourished, refreshed, and with a renewed passion for mission. (We will provide lunch.) Pat...

Free

Confirmation Age Change: Listening Session for Cultural Community Leaders (Cambridge)

Saint Mary of the Annunciation Cambridge 134 Norfolk St, Cambridge, MA, United States

As you have likely seen in a letter from the Cardinal, an article in the Boston Pilot, or an article in the Boston Globe, the Cardinal has decided to lower the normal age of reception of the sacrament of Confirmation in the Archdiocese of Boston from around the age of 16, or 10th or 11th grade, to around the ages...

Free

Confirmation Age Change: Listening Session for Leaders (Central)

St. John Chrysostom West Roxbury 4750 Washington St, West Roxbury, United States

As you have likely seen in a letter from the Cardinal, an article in the Boston Pilot, or an article in the Boston Globe, the Cardinal has decided to lower the normal age of reception of the sacrament of Confirmation in the Archdiocese of Boston from around the age of 16, or 10th or 11th grade, to around the ages...

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

Confirmation Age Change: Listening Session for Leaders (Zoom)

As you have likely seen in a letter from the Cardinal, an article in the Boston Pilot, or an article in the Boston Globe, the Cardinal has decided to lower the normal age of reception of the sacrament of Confirmation in the Archdiocese of Boston from around the age of 16, or 10th or 11th grade, to around the ages...

Free

Marriage Prep Workshop- April 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

Parish Admin Professional Appreciation Luncheon (West)

St. Brigid Lexington 2001 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, United States

Did you know that as the person who is most often the first point of contact and the person responsible for any or all of the administrative tasks for the parish/collaborative you have an essential impact on the mission of the Church? For that and more, we are so grateful to you! We would like...

Free

Parish Admin Professional Appreciation Luncheon (North)

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

Did you know that as the person who is most often the first point of contact and the person responsible for any or all of the administrative tasks for the parish/collaborative you have an essential impact on the mission of the Church? For that and more, we are so grateful to you! We would like...

Free

Parish Admin Professional Appreciation Luncheon (South)

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

Did you know that as the person who is most often the first point of contact and the person responsible for any or all of the administrative tasks for the parish/collaborative you have an essential impact on the mission of the Church? For that and more, we are so grateful to you! We would like...

Free

Confirmation Age Change Update – a Meeting for Faith Formation Leader (Arlington)

Saint Camillus Church 1185 Concord Turnpike, Arlingon, United States

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...

Free

A Healing Mass for Those Impacted by Divorce & Separation

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

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.

Free

Confirmation Age Change Update – a Meeting for Faith Formation Leaders (Braintree)

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

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...

Free

Confirmation Age Change Update – a Virtual Meeting for Faith Formation Leaders (Zoom)

Virtual Zoom Meeting

Clergy, 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

Marriage Prep Workshop- May 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

Marian Procession and Mass to honor Asian-American Heritage Month

St. Mark Church 1725 Dorchester Ave., Dorchester, United States

The Office of Multicultural Ministries, along with leaders of the Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities, cordially invite all to join them for the Marian Procession and Mass, in commemoration of Asian-American Heritage Month.

Free

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

Spring Luncheon for Faith Formation Leaders

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

Faith 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...

Free

Marriage Prep Virtual Mini-Series: June 2024

Virtual Zoom Meeting

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 on June 5, 11, 13 from 6:30-9:30pm.

$195

Transformed in Love Ministry Formation

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

Transformed in Love is the marriage preparation for the Archdiocese of Boston. 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 mainly for Hispanic teams.

Free

National Eucharistic Congress

Lucas Oil Stadium Indianapolis, IN, United States

The National Eucharistic Congress will be held July 17-21, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Join approximately 50,000 Catholics from around the country for this great experience. Get ready for world-class teaching, powerful worship, joy-filled fellowship, and practical guidance for sharing the love of Jesus in your community when you return home.

$250.00

Mass of Thanksgiving and Gathering of Pilgrims from the Eucharistic Congress

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

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...

Free

Retiro de inicio de año para Catequistas

Malden Catholic, 99 Crystal St, Malden, MA 02148 99 Crystal St,, Malden,, MA, United States

Retiro Catequético “Señor, ¿cuándo te vimos hambriento?” es una magnífica oportunidad para que los catequistas de la Arquidiócesis de Boston se reúnan y celebren el valioso regalo de su llamado al discipulado misionero. El retiro iniciara con una Misa oficiada por el Obispo Cristiano Barbosa. Luego, ofrecerá temas inspiradores que abordarán diversos aspectos del ministerio...

$30.00

Marriage Prep Workshop- September 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

Exploring a Vision for Youth Ministry: Priests

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

We 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)...

Free

Morning of Reflection for Catechists

St. Brigid Lexington 2001 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, United States

All 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