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
Synod Update: Our Second “Question of the Week” and Listening Sessions
We invite you to actively participate in our Synodal Listening Initiative by answering this week's 'Question of the Week': If you were having coffee with Pope Francis what would you say? The question can be answered on the cards provided in the churches and dropped in the boxes in ...
“Let Us Dream Part Three – A Time to Act” with Fr. Bryan Hehir – Thursday, April 7 at 7:00pm at St. Paul Hall
Please join us this Thursday evening for the final night of our three-part Lenten Lecture Series focusing on Pope Francis’ book, “Let Us Dream: The Path to a Better Future.” Fr. Bryan Hehir will conclude the series by discussing Part Three – A Time to Act. In this ...
“Stories from the Shadows” Book Discussion – Wednesday, March 30 at 7:00pm at St. John Powers Hall
Please join us for an interactive book discussion on Stories from the Shadows: Reflections of a Street Doctor, Dr. James O'Connell's collection of stories and essays written during thirty years of caring for homeless persons in Boston through the Boston Healthcare for the Homeless Program (BHCHP), the recipient of this ...
Seasons of Hope – Spring 2022: A Group for Those Who Are Grieving
If you have experienced the death of a loved one and are searching for meaning and consolation, we invite you to join our upcoming Seasons of Hope group, which begins on April 20. Seasons of Hope is a Christ-centered group where we will be able to share and learn from ...
In Case You Missed It: “Let Us Dream Part Two: A Time to Choose” with Kelly Meraw
The second of our three-part Lenten Lecture Series focusing on Pope Francis' book, "Let Us Dream: The Path to a Better Future," was held on Thursday, March 24. Kelly Meraw, Director of Collaborative Pastoral Care, shared her reflections on the second part of the book - Part Two: A Time ...
Thursday, March 24 at 7:00pm: “Let Us Dream Part Two – A Time to Choose” with Kelly Meraw
Please join us this Thursday evening, March 24 at 7:00pm in the St. Paul Parish Hall for Part Two of our three-part Lenten Lecture Series focusing on Pope Francis' book, "Let Us Dream: The Path to a Better Future." Kelly Meraw, Director of Collaborative Pastoral Care, will continue the series ...
Wednesday, March 16 at 7:00pm: Author Night with Dr. James O’Connell at St. John the Evangelist Church
Author Night with Dr. James J. O'Connell President and Founder,
Boston Healthcare for the Homeless Program Wednesday, March 16
7:00pm St. John the Evangelist Church Please join us for a special evening with Dr. James J. O’Connell, author of Stories from the Shadows: Reflections of a Street Doctor, and president of Boston ...
Boston Healthcare for the Homeless Program Wednesday, March 16
7:00pm St. John the Evangelist Church Please join us for a special evening with Dr. James J. O’Connell, author of Stories from the Shadows: Reflections of a Street Doctor, and president of Boston ...
In Case You Missed It: “Let Us Dream Part One: A Time to See” with Sr. Evelyn Ronan
The first of our three-part Lenten Lecture Series focusing on Pope Francis' book, "Let Us Dream: The Path to a Better Future," was held on March 10. Sr. Evelyn Ronan, SND began the series by breaking open the first part of the book - "Part One: A Time to See" ...
Thursday, March 10: “Let Us Dream Part One – A Time to See” with Sr. Evelyn Ronan
Please join us this Thursday evening, March 10 at 7:00pm in the St. Paul Parish Hall for the first in our three-part Lenten Lecture Series focusing on Pope Francis' book, "Let Us Dream: The Path to a Better Future," written during the pandemic in collaboration with his biographer Austin Ivereigh ...
Community Read, Author Night, and Book Discussion – “Stories from the Shadows: Reflections of a Street Doctor” by Dr. James J. O’Connell
Dr. O'Connell is the President of Boston Healthcare for the Homeless Program, the recipient of this year’s Collaborative Lenten Gift. Dr. O'Connell’s collection of stories and essays, written during thirty years of caring for homeless persons in Boston, gently illuminates the humanity and raw courage of those who struggle ...
