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.
Kelly Meraw, Director of Pastoral Care and Liturgy, will be away from the Collaborative on medical leave following a planned surgery from January 29 until mid-March. During this time, please reach out to Sister Colleen Gibson SSJ, Coordinator of Pastoral Care, for all Pastoral Care concerns. Sister Colleen can be ...
February 3, 2026 at 6:30pm St. John the Evangelist Church - Lower Level Dr. Brian Robinette Professor of Theology at Boston College “Evening for Women” is excited to welcome Dr. Brian Robinette, Professor of Theology at Boston College (and St. Paul's Parishioner!) to speak about the theology and ...
The readings from the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time offer us a timely glimpse into our often unpredictable and erratic human experience. The reading from the Prophet Isaiah shares the redemption story of a people liberated to abundant joy and great rejoicing after a period of distress, darkness, and anguish ...
February 3, 2026 at 6:30pm St. John the Evangelist Church - Lower Level Dr. Brian Robinette Professor of Theology at Boston College “Evening for Women” is excited to welcome Dr. Brian Robinette, Professor of Theology at Boston College (and St. Paul's Parishioner!) to speak about the theology and ...
What is an OCIA Sponsor? Sponsors offer a welcoming presence and a familiar companionship that assists and encourages the Catechumen (a person seeking to become baptized member of the Catholic Church) or Candidate (a baptized Christian seeking full communion with the Catholic Church) through the various steps of the ...
Monday Evenings, 5:00 - 6:30pm February 9, 16, 23, March 2, 9, 16 St. John the Evangelist Church - Powers Hall If you have experienced the death of a loved one and are searching for meaning, consolation and companionship, we invite you to join our Seasons of ...
Our next meeting will be this Thursday, January 22 at 7:00 pm in the St. Paul Office. This week we begin our discussion of Jesus of Nazareth (Volume 1) by Benedict XVI, Chapters 1-4. Newcomers are always welcome! Meetings are in person on the 2nd and 4th Thursday evenings of ...
The evening of Thursday, January 8 marked the beginning of a beautiful Interfaith project between our Collaborative and Temple Beth Elohim. Over 30 participants representing both the Catholic and Jewish faith traditions gathered to explore our shared sacred scripture. Led by Dr. Andrew Davis and Rabbi Or Rose, the group ...
On Saturday, January 3rd, the Young Adults of St. John-St. Paul held their annual Three Kings Game Night. Welcoming new and old friends, the evening was full of fun and festivities, including a trip to see Fr. Jim's Christmas tree! This event marked an end to an Advent and Christmas ...
By Kelly Meraw for the BUILD THE FAITH BLOG This reflection is being penned the day after another horrific mass shooting; innocent people murdered and wounded, parents left reeling, and students left with a life-long trauma that no surgeon could bind up. Yet another atrocity in a country so ...
