Adult Faith Enrichment – St. John – St. Paul Catholic Collaborative

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

Grief Retreat: “Loving Deeply in Loss – Grieving During the Holidays”

Saturday, December 2, 2023 12:00pm – 5:30pm St. Paul Parish Hall 502 Washington Street Wellesley, MA 02482 REGISTRATION REQUIRED: To register please click here: sjspwellesley.org/grief-retreat For more information, or if you have any questions, please contact Kelly Meraw, Director of Pastoral Care ...

November 13, 2023 / Adult Faith Enrichment, Bereavement

Synthesis Report for the First Session of the Synod on Synodality Released

In the late afternoon of Saturday, October 28, 2023, the members of the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops adopted the “Synthesis Report of the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops.” The report, which summarizes discussions at the assembly of the Synod of Bishops, ...

November 6, 2023 / Adult Faith Enrichment, Synod on Synodality

Collaborative Book Club – Thursday, November 9: “The Diary of a Country Priest” –

The SJSP Book Club will meet this Thursday, November 9 at 7:00pm in the St. Paul Rectory to begin our discussion of The Diary of a Country Priest by Georges Bernanos. This novel recounts the life of a young French country priest who grows to understand his provincial parish while ...

November 5, 2023 / Adult Faith Enrichment, Collaborative Book Club

“Evening for Women” with Kelly Meraw – Tuesday, November 7 at 6:30pm at St. John the Evangelist

Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. Hebrews 11:1 All women are invited to join us for the opening session of our Collaborative "Evening for Women" program on Tuesday, November 7 at 6:30pm in the Lower Chapel at St. John the Evangelist Church ...

October 31, 2023 / Adult Faith Enrichment, Evening for Women

A Special Conversation on the Synod on Synodality at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross

“What just happened in Rome and what it means for us.” On Sunday, November 5 from 12:30 - 2:00 pm, the Cathedral of the Holy Cross (1400 Washington Street, Boston, MA) will host a special conversation on the historic Synod on Synodality with Sebastian Gomes, Executive Editor for Audio ...

October 30, 2023 / Adult Faith Enrichment, Synod on Synodality

Letter of the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops to the People of God

Dear sisters, dear brothers, As the proceedings of the first session of the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops draw to a close, we want to thank God with all of you for the beautiful and enriching experience we have lived. We lived this blessed time in ...

October 25, 2023 / Adult Faith Enrichment, Synod on Synodality

November 11: Bishop Healy 30th Anniversary Dinner – Honoring Fr. Bryan Hehir and Sr. Tess Browne, SCN

All are welcome to attend the 30th Anniversary of the Healy Dinner and Celebration! The evening will include:

An opportunity for wonderful fellowship and music.
A celebration to honor Rev. J. Bryan Hehir, Secretary for Social Services in the Archdiocese of Boston, recipient of the 2023 Robert L. Ruffin ...
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October 25, 2023 / Adult Faith Enrichment, Fr. J. Bryan Hehir, RCAB,

Week Three of the Synod on Synodality: Participation, Governance and Authority

Pope Francis shares a laugh with some of the women members of the assembly of the Synod of Bishops, including Spanish theologian Cristina Inogés Sanz, left, at the assembly's session Oct. 6, 2023, in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican. (CNS photo/Vatican Media) The voting delegates participating in ...

October 19, 2023 / Adult Faith Enrichment, Synod on Synodality

October 21: 15th Annual Archdiocesan Social Justice Convocation

Why Does Poverty Exist? What are the root causes of Poverty How can we learn from each other by building bridges, not working in silos? Free and Virtual October 21, 2023, 10:00am – 12:30pm REGISTER HERE All are invited to join the Archdiocese of Boston in celebrating 15 years ...

October 16, 2023 / Adult Faith Enrichment, Fr. J. Bryan Hehir, RCAB,

Week Two of the Synod on Synodality: A Communion That Radiates

On Monday, October 9, the Synod’s General Rapporteur, Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich, reflected on the previous week’s work on Module A of the Instrumentum Laboris, and introduced Module B. "In the first module, we reconnected with the experience of the ‘journeying together’ of the People of God over the past two ...

October 15, 2023 / Adult Faith Enrichment, Synod on Synodality