Category Archives: Adult Faith Formation

FAITH MATTERS: Over the summer, the Adult Faith Formation Commission had been discussing a variety of different topics on our FAITH MATTERS blog. Please visit us online to read our latest posts and catch up on previous topics that you might have missed!

Boston College Continuing Education On-Campus Events for Fall 2014

The Poor: What did Jesus Preach? What does the Church Teach?
Tuesday, September 23, 5:30 p.m.
Gasson Hall, Room 100, Chestnut Hill Campus
Presenter: Kenneth Himes, O.F.M.,
Associate Professor of Theology, Boston College Theology Department
Fr. Ken Himes will explore how compassion for the poor reflects an acceptance of our own humanity and that of others, and is ultimately a key element of our journey to know Christ.
Free of charge and open to the public. Please RSVP.
Co-sponsored by The Church in the 21st Century Center, the School of Theology and Ministry, and the Theology Department

Jesus: A Pilgrimage
Thursday, September 25, 6:30 p.m.
Robsham Theater, Chestnut Hill Campus
Presenter: James Martin, S.J.
Editor-at-large of America magazine, bestselling author, and “official chaplain” of The Colbert Report
Encounter Jesus in a new way. Father Martin will offer fascinating details about the “historical Jesus,” the real-life man who walked the earth in first-century Palestine, and will also invite you to meditate on the “Christ of faith,” the one risen from the dead. As he does in his new book Jesus: A Pilgrimage, he will combines stories from a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, the most up-to-date biblical study, and profound spiritual insights to help you answer the question that Jesus first posed to his disciples: “Who do you say that I am?”
No registration. Seating will be first-come, first-served, with doors opening at 6:00 p.m.
Co-sponsored by the School of Theology and Ministry and The Church in the 21st Century Center

St. John’s Adult Faith Formation Commission
Email: AFFC@stjohnwellesley.org

Fr. Bertolini is a Visiting Scholar at Boston College and a professor and consultant at several universities and schools of lay formation and ecclesiastic movements.

“The Argentine Theology of the People: Some Clues to Understanding Pope Francis’s Thought”  While a Theology of the People shares a perspective with Liberation Theology, they not the same, with each relying on a distinct and different set of clues for their interpretations of texts and word. “Theology of the People” is best understood as simply, “Latinoamerican Theology.”

Please join us at 7:00pm in the Social Hall.

Thursday, May 22, 7:00 p.m., Social Hall
Lecture by Professor Catherine Corneille
Newton College Alumnae Chair of Western Culture Chair of the Theology Department at Boston College

The French Benedictine monk Henri Le Saux (1910-1973) is without a doubt one of the great pioneers of the Hindu-Christian spiritual dialogue. Not only did he delve deep into uncharted spiritual territories, but he also inspired many who followed in his footsteps, from the spiritual master Bede Griffiths, to the famous theologian Raimon Panikkar. In this talk, Professor Corneille will reflect on the ways in which Le Saux’s journal and other writings have inspired her personally, and continue to be relevant for interreligious dialogue in general and Hindu-Christian dialogue in particular.

Monday, June 9, 7:00 p.m., Social Hall
Lecture by Fr. Alejandro Bertolini, Ph.D.
Professor and Consultant at several Universities and schools of lay formation and ecclesiastic movements.

The Argentine Theology of the People: Some Clues to Understanding Pope Francis’s Thought
While a Theology of the People shares a perspective with Liberation Theology, they not the same, with each relying on a distinct and different set of clues for their interpretations of texts and word. “Theology of the People” is best understood as simply, “Latinoamerican Theology.”  Fr. Alejandro is himself an Argentine and therefore will give us that unique perspective on Pope Francis.

Thursday, May 22, 7:00 p.m., Social Hall
Lecture by Professor Catherine Corneille
Newton College Alumnae Chair of Western Culture Chair of the Theology Department at Boston College

The French Benedictine monk Henri Le Saux (1910-1973) is without a doubt one of the great pioneers of the Hindu-Christian spiritual dialogue. Not only did he delve deep into uncharted spiritual territories, but he also inspired many who followed in his footsteps, from the spiritual master Bede Griffiths, to the famous theologian Raimon Panikkar. In this talk, Professor Corneille will reflect on the ways in which Le Saux’s journal and other writings have inspired her personally, and continue to be relevant for interreligious dialogue in general and Hindu-Christian dialogue in particular.

Monday, June 9, 7:00 p.m., Social Hall
Lecture by Fr. Alejandro Bertolini, Ph.D.
Professor and Consultant at several Universities and schools of lay formation and ecclesiastic movements.

The Argentine Theology of the People: Some Clues to Understanding Pope Francis’s Thought
While a Theology of the People shares a perspective with Liberation Theology, they not the same, with each relying on a distinct and different set of clues for their interpretations of texts and word. “Theology of the People” is best understood as simply, “Latinoamerican Theology.”  Fr. Alejandro is himself an Argentine and therefore will give us that unique perspective on Pope Francis.

Tuesday, May 6, 6:30 p.m. Social Hall/Chapel
Evening for Women 
Come gather in the joy of Spring and the promise of
Summer to pray, ponder and share a delightful meal
(bring your favorite recipe) All Welcome!
Moderator: Sr. Evelyn Ronan, SND

Thursday, May 22, 7:00 p.m., Social Hall
Lecture by Professor Catherine Corneille
Newton College Alumnae Chair of Western Culture Chair of the Theology Department at Boston College

The French Benedictine monk Henri Le Saux (1910-1973) is without a doubt one of the great pioneers of the Hindu-Christian spiritual dialogue. Not only did he delve deep into uncharted spiritual territories, but he also inspired many who followed in his footsteps, from the spiritual master Bede Griffiths, to the famous theologian Raimon Panikkar. In this talk, Professor Corneille will reflect on the ways in which Le Saux’s journal and other writings have inspired her personally, and continue to be relevant for interreligious dialogue in general and Hindu-Christian dialogue in particular.

Monday, June 9, 7:00 p.m., Social Hall
Lecture by Fr. Alejandro Bertolini, Ph.D.
Professor and Consultant at several Universities and schools of lay formation and ecclesiastic movements.

The Argentine Theology of the People: Some Clues to Understanding Pope Francis’s Thought
While a Theology of the People shares a perspective with Liberation Theology, they not the same, with each relying on a distinct and different set of clues for their interpretations of texts and word. “Theology of the People” is best understood as simply, “Latinoamerican Theology.”

Professor Catherine Cornille is the Newton College Alumnae Chair of Western Culture and the Chair of the Theology Department at Boston College

The French Benedictine monk Henri Le Saux (1910-1973) is without a doubt one of the great pioneers of the Hindu-Christian spiritual dialogue. Not only did he delve deep into uncharted spiritual territories, but he also inspired many who followed in his footsteps, from the spiritual master Bede Griffiths, to the famous theologian Raimon Panikkar. In this talk, Professor Cornille will reflect on the ways in which Le Saux’s journal and other writings have inspired her personally, and continue to be relevant for inter-religious dialogue in general and Hindu-Christian dialogue in particular.

Please join us in the Social Hall at 7:00pm