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

Question for the Fifth Week of Lent: In what ways have you been prone to judge and condemn those around you?

The Scribes and Pharisees are eager to condemn the woman in today's Gospel without considering the ways they themselves fail to live in accordance with the law. Jesus compels them to self-reflection. In what ways have you been prone to judge and condemn those around you? Are your judgments ...

Lenten Lecture with Fr. J. Bryan Hehir: “The Pope, the Church, and the World

A Lenten Lecture with Fr. J. Bryan Hehir Wednesday, April 9 at 7:00pm at St. Paul Church Please join us on Wednesday, April 9 at 7:00pm for Fr. Bryan Hehir's Lenten Lecture: "Pope Francis, the Church, and the World." This lecture will be livestreamed for those unable to ...

Question for the Fourth Week of Lent: Is there an area in your life that feels lost or separate from God’s love and mercy?

The parable of the Prodigal Son invites us to consider the relationships in our lives and the extravagant love of God that is offered to each of us. Whether we are lost or found, Jesus says to each of us "you are here with me always; everything I have ...

Friday, April 11 at 5:00pm: “Evening for Women” Lenten Retreat at the Sisters of St. Joseph Spirituality Center

All women of the Collaborative are warmly invited – dinner will be served and carpool arrangements are available. FRIDAY, APRIL 11 5:00 - 9:00pm Sisters of St. Joseph Spirituality Center 71 Walnut Park, Newton, MA WITH FACILITATOR SARA MILONE Steeped in Jesuit education, Sara received her B.A. from the ...

Seasons of Hope: Spring – Begins Monday, March 30

A Faith Sharing Group for Those Who Mourn Monday Evenings from 5:00 - 6:30pm March 31, April 7, 14, 28, May 5, 12 St. John the Evangelist Church - Powers Hall If you have experienced the death of a loved one and are searching for meaning and consolation, we ...

Question for the Third Week of Lent: In what moments of your life have you experienced Holy Ground?

In this week’s readings, our Lord asks Moses to remove his sandals as the place he is standing is Holy Ground. God was physically present to Moses in the burning bush. In what moments of your life have you experienced Holy Ground? What was your response to God being ...

Monday, March 24: Ever Ancient, Ever New – Taizé Prayer Service and Reconciliation

Monday, March 24, 2025 7:00-7:45pm at St. John the Evangelist Church Music, Prayer, and Contemplation followed by The Sacrament of Reconciliation All are invited for an evening of outstanding sacred music, scripture, and poetry that span the ages of our Catholic tradition. While these elements are woven together, participants ...

March 24: Ignatian Volunteer Corps Special Event with Fr. Greg Boyle, SJ (Zoom)

Are you retired or finished raising your family? Do you want to give back, enrich your spiritual life, and build community with other mature adults? Through IVC you can make a difference in your community while living out the values of St. Ignatius of Loyola. As a member of the ...
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Question for the Second Week of Lent: What promise is God inviting you to listen to and believe in this week?

This week’s readings about Abraham’s covenant with God and Jesus’s Transfiguration reveal that the divide between heaven and earth is sometimes smaller than we think. God is inviting us to listen and believe. What promise is God inviting you to listen to and believe in this week? What prevents ...

Young Adult Ministry: “Theology at the Table” – March 22 and April 4

This Lent, Young Adults in and around the Collaborative are invited to join us for “Theology at the Table.” A unique spin on Theology on Tap, using the dining room table the SJSP Young Adult Ministry has come to love, these dinners will offer an opportunity to gather with ...