Events

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.

New Faith Formation Leader Day 22-23

St Anthony Church Hall - Cambridge 400 Cardinal Medeiros Avenue, Cambridge, 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

Emmaus Ministry Info Event – Salem

Mary Queen of Apostles Parish Salem - St. James Church 160 Federal Street, Salem, MA, United States

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. 

Free

New Faith Formation Leader Day 2023

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

Confirmation Age Change: Listening Session for Leaders (South)

Resurrection Church 1057 Main Street, Hingham, 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 (West)

St. Patrick's Church 44 East Central St, Natick, 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 (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

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

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

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...

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,...

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...

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,...