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.
The Family Life team invites all those impacted by divorce or separation to attend "In the Arms of the Shepherd: A Morning of Reflection" on Saturday, April 22nd at the Pastoral Center, Braintree.
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 will be in person. Friday, May 19 from 6:30-9:45pm and Saturday, May 20 from 9:00am-4:00pm
One way the Holy Spirit builds up the Body of Christ is through charisms, or special graces, that equip us to live out our discipleship and mission. What a gift! Join us for a prayerful workshop during which we’ll learn more about individual charisms and the importance of discerning and exercising our charisms.
Please join us for our end of the year gathering on Monday, June 12, 11am- 2pm at St. Julia Parish in Weston. Deacon Nathan Gunn will speak and there will be a time of prayer in addition to the talk, lunch, and social time. Deacon Nathan has a new book coming out soon called Lead Like...
Virtual Rosary for couples struggling with infertility, difficult pregnancies, or miscarriage.
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. Return to your parish affirmed in your important ministry, strengthened through prayer, and encouraged by brothers and sisters...
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. See below to learn more...
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. At this two-day (not overnight) intensive session,...
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.
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.
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.
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. With witness talks from inspiring presenters, David Petrovic and Cassie Drahos, 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. Brief presentations from Julia Whitney from the National Catholic Partnership on Disability and Kathryn Griffin from the Office of Lifelong Faith Formation and Parish Support will be offered as well lunch and an opportunity to attend Mass. There is no cost to register.
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.
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. Pastors, 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...
Most Rev. Bishop Mark O'Connell invites all couples of the Archdiocese of Boston celebrating their 10th, 25th and 50th wedding anniversaries to join him at a celebratory Mass on Sunday, October 29th at 3:00 PM at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Boston.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
Join Cardinal Sean O'Malley for the National March for Life on January 19, 2024! March with us to create a culture of life!
Join Mookie Manalili, a Catholic psychotherapist from Boston College together with retired psychologist Fr. Jim Ronan, and mental health clinician, author, and parent Suzanne Muldoon for a panel discussion on how parents can best support and care for their children and themselves in the midst of mental health concerns.
Host Meredith Smith will discuss best practices for engaging families in the faith formation process.
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...
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.
En este Retiro de Cuaresma para Jóvenes tendremos la oportunidad de…
Orar y alabar al Señor con el ministerio de música Rosa Mística y el grupo Hackuna en la Adoración al Santísimo,
El viacrucis para Jóvenes,
la Eucaristía con el Cardenal O’Malley,
Una obra de teatro y mucho más..
dedica este día para “retirarte” de tu rutina diaria y encontrarte con Cristo y con otros jóvenes como tú para reflexionar, orar y celebrar de nuestra fe Juntos.
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...
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...
