Adult faith enrichment is a multi-faceted, learning and living experience for Catholics that meshes education, spiritual growth, and the active practice of faith.

Nurturing our growth in faith is at the core of this ministry.  Bible studies, book studies, spiritual enrichment groups, lectures, monthly gatherings for women and men, and Advent and Lenten programs offer the opportunity to share and reflect upon our faith.

Parishes welcome new members into the Catholic Church through a process of education, faith sharing, and rituals known as the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA). This process includes several stages marked by prayer, study, and discussion, and is facilitated through our Adult Faith Enrichment Ministry – learn more here.

Please check below for information on current, upcoming, and past Adult Faith Enrichment offerings and resources.

If you have any questions or need more information, please contact Kelly Meraw, Director of Pastoral Care.


Adult Faith Enrichment: News and Events

Fr. Hehir on WBUR's "Morning Edition"

Fr. Hehir on WBUR’s “Morning Edition”

On Friday, April 24, Fr. Hehir spoke with Tiziana Dearing, host of WBUR's Morning Edition, to discuss the war in Iran and the role of the Catholic Church in this moment. Father J. Bryan Hehir, a top official in the Catholic Archdiocese of Boston, articulated a global off-ramp from nuclear ...
Pope Francis’ Legacy and the Call to Care for Our Common Home

Pope Francis’ Legacy and the Call to Care for Our Common Home

One year after the passing of Pope Francis, his legacy continues to shape the way we see and care for our common home ...
April 22 is Earth Day! Chat with Our Care for Creation Team at Coffee & Donuts on Sunday, April 19 for Ideas to Celebrate

April 22 is Earth Day! Chat with Our Care for Creation Team at Coffee & Donuts on Sunday, April 19 for Ideas to Celebrate

God will ask us if we have cultivated and cared for the world that he created for the benefit of all and for future generations, and if we have taken care of our brothers and sisters - what will be our answer, my dear friends? - Pope Leo XIV April ...
Thursday, April 16: "The World Today: Two Understandings of It" - A Lecture with Fr. Bryan Hehir

Thursday, April 16: “The World Today: Two Understandings of It” – A Lecture with Fr. Bryan Hehir

PLEASE NOTE! Tonight's lecture will NOT be live-streamed or recorded. This is an in-person opportunity only ...
Tuesday, April 14: Evening for Women - "Flowers, Faith, and Fellowship"

Tuesday, April 14: Evening for Women – “Flowers, Faith, and Fellowship”

Join us as we celebrate the beauty of spring and the Easter season by creating beautiful floral arrangements and growing in community with one another! Please bring a main dish, dessert, or drink to share! Thanks for letting us know if you're coming! ...
"Faith Rises" - An Easter Reflection by Sr. Colleen Gibson, SSJ

“Faith Rises” – An Easter Reflection by Sr. Colleen Gibson, SSJ

Easter morning the greeting rings out: “Christ is risen! He is risen indeed, Alleluia!” Indeed, nearly two millennia removed, we rest in the certainty of the Resurrection. Yet, as the sun rises on this Easter Sunday, before rattling off a string of alleluias, we might do well to remember what ...
A Holy Week Reflection by Sister Colleen Gibson, SSJ

A Holy Week Reflection by Sister Colleen Gibson, SSJ

By the time Lent comes to a close, we can feel worn down and ready to simply turn the page on an all-too-familiar story. Yet, to truly enter into Holy Week, we must confront the power of paradox. We must grapple with the Paschal Mystery and its ever-present invitation to ...
Young Adult Ministry: March "Theology at the Table" Gathering

Young Adult Ministry: March “Theology at the Table” Gathering

Our Young Adult Ministry has been busy this Lent! From the weekly Practicing Lent series exploring different prayer styles to the latest installment of Theology at the Table, our young adults have been diving deeper into their faith lives and building community in the process. This past Saturday, the group ...
Our <i>Question of the Week</i> for the Fifth Week of Lent

Our Question of the Week for the Fifth Week of Lent

Despite having full knowledge of the miracle he was about to perform, Jesus wept at the death of his friend (John 11:1-45). Jesus cries in solidarity with all those who mourn. In what loss do you most desire Christ’s presence? Can you offer it to Jesus, confident ...
Fr. Hehir's Lecture Has Been POSTPONED

Fr. Hehir’s Lecture Has Been POSTPONED

Fr. Hehir's "Lenten Lecture" has been postponed to the Easter season. Stay tuned for a new date - coming soon! ...