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.

Adult faith enrichment is a multi-faceted, learning and living experience for Catholics that meshes education, spiritual growth, and the active practice of faith. Our Adult Faith Enrichment Ministry also offers a Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) program.

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

Evening for Women: Still Small Voice

On Tuesday, March 16th at 7:00pm all women of the Collaborative are welcome to gather on the Zoom platform for An Exploration of Friendship - Together in Shipwreck. Through an exploration of the friendship of J.R.R. Tolkein and C.S. Lewis we will launch an interactive discussion about the value of ...

Caring for Our Common Home: Creating a More Sustainable Home for the Future

Creating a more energy efficient home isn’t as hard and costly as you might think. Here are some ways to cut down on your energy usage and create a more sustainable home for the future: USE MOTION SENSORS– Motion sensors enable lights to go on and off when needed vs ...

Caring for Our Common Home: Respecting God’s Creation in Nature Inside

“[Saint] Francis asked that part of the friary garden always be left untouched, so that wild flowers and herbs could grow there, and those who saw them could raise their minds to God, the creator of such beauty.” -Laudato Si #12 As we have read before, Pope Francis reflects on ...
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Caring for Our Common Home: We Can Make a Difference Here at Home

Combating Food Waste - Pope Francis’s address to the European Food Banks Federation: "It is scandalous today not to notice how precious food is as a good, and how so much good ends up so badly." (Food & Wine, Nov. 13, 2019) A society that super sizes food portions, ...
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Caring for Our Common Home: Ponder the Wonders of God’s Creation…

Happy St. Valentine’s Day Ponder the wonders of God’s Creation: Laudato Si` invites us to see nature as a magnificent book in which God speaks to us and grants us a glimpse of His infinite beauty and goodness. ~ L.S. 12 Pope Francis, Address to Bundestag, Berlin (22 September 2011) ...
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Caring for Our Common Home: A Personal Experience

Here’s a personal experience of a parishioner in our Collaborative, who is thinking globally and acting locally, helping our environment. Laudato Si` invites us to look at ways we put into action Care of our Common Home simply by starting in our own home. Solar Panels A number of years ...
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Evening for Women: “Still Small Voice” with Rabbi Rachel Saphire

All women of the Collaborative are invited to join us on Zoom on Tuesday, February 9 at 7:00pm as our women's group hosts Rachel Saphire, Associate Rabbi at Temple Beth Elohim in Wellesley. Rabbi Saphire will be sharing her insights on this year’s theme, "The Still-Small Voice: Discerning God's Presence ...

Winter 2021: Join Our Upcoming Virtual “Seasons of Hope” Group- Begins Tuesday, February 16

Seasons of Hope is open to all those who are grieving the loss of a loved one. With the help of scripture, prayer, reflection and small group discussion, we give voice to our unique journeys of grief, and find healing, comfort and spiritual growth. Seasons of Hope is centered on ...

Caring for Our Common Home: Taking Small Steps…

Electronics, especially smart ones, are constantly draining power. This affects electric power plants' use of renewable clean energy sources and their need for CO2 emission sources for energy generation to homes, offices and stores. Energy conservation is not complicated. By taking small steps towards living a more energy-conscious lifestyle, you ...
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Caring for Our Common Home: A Prayer for Our Earth

All-powerful God, you are present in the whole universe and in the smallest of your creatures. You embrace with your tenderness all that exists. Pour out upon us the power of your love, that we may protect life and beauty. Fill us with peace, that we may live as ...
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