Adult Faith Formation
Adult RCIA Program
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA). If you are interested in the Catholic faith, receiving the sacraments, or have a friend or relative who may be interested, please contact Father Charles at 617-364-9501.
Upcoming Adult Faith Formation Events- 2026
Coming This Lent: The Little Way of Living with Less- Tues. March 17 and Tues. March 24
Join us tomorrow night March 17 and next week on March 24 for our next Adult Faith Formation meeting! We will meet from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm at the Collaborative Center, 20 Como Road, Hyde Park, MA as we read and discuss “THE LITTLE WAY OF LIVING WITH LESS” Learning to Let Go with the Little Flower By Dr. Laraine Bennett. Many of us feel overwhelmed by the “stuff” in our lives. Join us this Lent this book on simplifying life and focus on what truly matters. It might just change your life.
Previous Adult Faith Formation Events
Take a look back at some of the programs we have run for Adults in the past. We will update this page as we continue to offer Adult Faith Formation events and groups.
The Chosen- Season 5- Fall 2025
The Bible- Lent 2025
The Chosen- Season 4- Sept.- Nov. 2024
The Mass Adult Faith Formation Group- July- August 2024
The Chosen- Season 3- April-June 2024
The Sunflower: On the Possibilities & Limits
of Forgiveness- Lent 2024
10 Wonderful Truths About Christmas-Mon. Dec. 11 & Tuesday Dec. 19
The Chosen- Season 2- October-November 2023
The Chosen- Season 1- February-March 2023
The Chosen, a unique and compelling perspective to the biblical accounts of Jesus and his followers. A discussion will follow each episode. If you prefer to watch episodes at home, you can also choose the option to join us for the discussion starting at 7 PM
Who Are You in the Advent Story? - Mondays during Advent 2022
We focused on the Nativity stories from the perspective of its major biblical figures. We met on Mondays during Advent, November 28, and December 5, 12 and 19, 2022.
7 Deadly Sins and 7 Lively Virtues - September-November 2022
Beginning on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, and accompanied by Bishop Barron's video series, we examined how we can best lead a moral life guided by the 7 Lively Virtues and grow in avoiding the temptations to the 7 Deadly Sins.
How to Become a Saint in 6 Easy Lessons - June to July 2022
From June 7 to July 12, 2022, we met at the Collaborative Center on Tuesday evenings to focus each week on the life of a Catholic saint and how that saint's life can serve as an example for us on our own faith journey. We began each meeting with large group fellowship before dividing into separate small groups to discuss that week's saint, then coming back together to share what we discussed in a larger group. Those discussed were Saint Catherine of Siena, Saint Bernadette Soubirous, Saint Maximilian Mary Kolbe, Servant of God Dorothy Day, Pope Saint John Paul II, and Blessed Carlo Acutis.