This course is eligible for the Get Formed! scheme, allowing students to reclaim 70% of their course fees upon completion. For more information, visit: https://pfi.edu.mt/get-formed/.

This five-session course offers an introduction to the key principles of the Social Teachings of the Catholic Church. Participants will explore fundamental concepts such as the Common Good, solidarity, the universal destination of goods, participation, and subsidiarity. The course encourages reflection on these pillars, emphasizing their connection to virtues and the bond of love within the Church. Discussions will also address individual rights and responsibilities, both on a personal level and within broader societal contexts. Participants will be challenged to consider how the Social Teachings of the Church can inform and shape their daily lives, fostering a deeper commitment to social justice.

Anyone with an interest in Catholic Social Teaching and its application in everyday life.

Target Audience Age: 18+

The course will take place on Wednesdays from 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Students have the option to join this course online via Zoom

DateSession
5th November 2025Introduction
12th November 2025Solidarity, the Common Good and the Destination of Goods
19th November 2025Participation & Solidarity
26th November 2025The Virtues
3rd December 2025Rights and Responsibilities

This course has three exit certificate options:

1. Certificate of Attendance

The student will receive a Certificate of Attendance when attending a minimum of 80% of all contact hours for this course.

2. Certificate of Participation

The student will receive a Certificate of Participation when attending a minimum of 80% of all contact hours for this course and pass from short multiple-choice exam.

3. Certificate of Achievement

To obtain a Certificate of Achievement, students must attend a minimum of 80% of all contact hour and pass from a short multiple-choice exam and an assignment.

Language: Applicants must be proficient in both Maltese and English.

Digital: Applicants must be digitally literate particularly, in use of office suites and internet access.

 


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