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

Friday Evening, December 19: Young Adults Trip to the Festival of Lights

Young Adults (age 21-40) are invited to join SJSP Young Adult Ministry as we travel to the La Sallette Shrine in Attleboro for their annual Festival of Lights! A group will meet at St. Paul's at 6:30PM on Friday, December 19th to carpool to this breathtaking light display. REGISTER ...
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NEW DATE! Evening for Women Advent Liturgy
Tuesday, December 9 at 6:30pm at St. John

Hope is the light that breaks through the darkness. But, at a time when it does feel like the darkness is winning, it is a discipline to conceive hope... John’s prologue and the season of Advent reminds us that God’s version of greatness is never in what we’d expect ...
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Young Adult Ministry: Advent Theology at the Table on Saturday, December 6 at St. John

Young Adults in and around the Collaborative (age 21-40) are invited to an Advent theme "Theology at the Table" event on Saturday, December 6th at the St. John Rectory following the 5pm Vigil Mass. Join us for dinner and discussion with special guest Fr. Bryan Hehir as we deepen ...
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Advent Lectio Divina: “Encountering the Living Word” – A 3-Week Series Beginning December 2

Come explore the practice of Lectio Divina (literally “divine reading”), by prayerfully listening to the Sunday scriptures for Advent and reflecting with a group on where the Spirit is drawing your prayer. These small group sessions are designed for those who want to deepen their encounter with the Word ...
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Advent Resources from Catholic Climate Covenant!

Creation Awaits with Eager Expectation - A Daily Advent Journey of Prayer and Reflection, Catholic Climate Covenant This collection features 26 daily prayers and reflections inspired by Romans 8:19—“For creation awaits with eager expectation for the revelation of the children of God.” Written by a beautifully diverse group of ...
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Homily for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time with Sr. Colleen Gibson SSJ

On this 33rd Sunday in ordinary time, the liturgical year is nearly over. And so our readings this week direct our attention to the end times as we prepare for the peace of Christ the King next weekend and then the beginning of Advent and the new liturgical year the ...
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November 18: Raising Hope for Climate Justice: A Message from Pope Leo

Tuesday, November 18th at 7:00 pm Powers Hall, Lower Level St. John the Evangelist Join the SJSP Care for Creation Committee for a Zoom webinar with Fran Ludwig, co-chair of Boston Catholic Climate Movement and delegate to the recent Raising Hope for Climate Justice conference in Rome. Hear about ...
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November 13, 2025: Collaborative Book Club – “My Life with the Saints” by Fr. James Martin

Our next meeting will be this Thursday, November 13 at 7:00pm in the St. Paul office. Join us as we begin a discussion of My Life with the Saints by Fr. James Martin, SJ. This week we’ll discuss Chapters 1-6. Newcomers are always welcome! Meetings are in person on the ...
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Watch Sr. Colleen Gibson’s Homily for All Souls Day

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Bridging the Gap Between Life and Death – A Reflection by Sr. Colleen Gibson, SSJ

Who wants to think about death - their own or that of others? The temptation is to pass over talk of death in favor of new life. Yet if our faith teaches us anything, it is that the negative space of death has the ability, like negative space in ...
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