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Walking Together in Lent: Pastoral Pathways to Renewal

27/10/2025

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 short course is designed for parish leaders seeking to deepen the spiritual and communal impact of Lent within their communities. Through four focused sessions, participants will explore creative and mission-driven pastoral initiatives rooted in prayer, reconciliation, service, and outreach. The course emphasizes practical planning, collaboration, and spiritual leadership to help parishes journey meaningfully through Lent and into Easter.

Pastoral Leaders

Target Audience Age: 18+

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

Students have the option to join this course online via Zoom.

DateSession
26th January 2026Rediscovering the Lenten Journey – A Pastoral Vision
28th January 2026Lent as a Time for Healing and Reconciliation
2nd February 2026Pastoral Creativity – Initiatives for Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving
4th February 2026Sustaining the Spirit – From Lent to Easter and Beyond

This course has two 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 Achievement

The student will receive a Certificate of Achievement when (in addition to meeting the attendance criteria above) they successfully complete a written assignment.

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

Digital: Applicants must be digitally literate particularly in the use of office suites and of the internet, to both of which they must have access.

Catechetical Ministry for Children – Seminars

21/05/2025

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 module serves as a valuable complement to Basic Themes in Catechetical Ministry, offering participants a deeper exploration of four key themes, enriched with practical insights:

  • Understanding those whom we accompany
  • The digital era and catechesis: practical aspects
  • Sacred Scriptures
  • The moral and social teaching of the Church

While these themes are typically approached from a theoretical perspective in Basic Themes in Catechetical Ministry, this module aims to bring them to life through practical application. Each theme is explored in dedicated seminars, where participants engage in discussions led by expert speakers. These sessions are designed not only to deepen understanding but also to equip catechists with effective methods for communicating these teachings to their learners.

By the end of the course, participants will have developed the confidence and independence to form a comprehensive and integrated understanding of the various dimensions that shape the identity of a catechetical minister within the Church.

  • Individuals who are either currently involved in or aspiring to be involved in catechetical ministry within the Church.
  • Individuals who are interested in deepening their understanding of catechesis and its practical application.
Target Audience Age: 18+

This course consists of four lectures once a month from January – May 2026 at Ta’ Mlit Pastoral Centre, Mosta.

DateSession
31st January 2026L-Għarfien tal-persuni li se nakkumpanjaw
Understanding those whom we accompany
28th February 2026L-Era Diġitali u l-Katekeżi: Aspetti Prattiċi
The Digital Era and Catechesis: Practical Aspects
25th April 2026Il-Kotba Mqaddsa
The Sacred Scriptures
23rd May 2026It-Tagħlim Morali u Soċjali tal-Knisja
The Moral and Social Teaching of the Church

This course has one exit certificate option: 

  1. Certificate of Attendance

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

Teaching Institution/s: Pastoral Formation Institute in collaboration with Lifelong Catechesis

Qualifications

To apply for this course, applicants must meet one of the following criteria:

  1. Have completed both:

OR

  1. Hold one of the following:
    • an MQF/EQF Level 5 or higher qualification in Theology or Religious Studies,
    • or a General Education Award in Evangelisation.
Exemptions

Applicants who have an MQF/EQF level 4 (or higher) in Theology or Religious Studies, or have a General Education Award in Evangelisation, will be exempted from Faith Foundation for Ministry. Applicants are required to submit a copy of their qualifications to [email protected] upon application. A formal email is sent to applicants once the qualifications are reviewed.

Language competences

Applicants must be proficient in both Maltese and English.

Digital competences

Applicants must be able to access the internet and use office suites.

Introduction to the Gospel of Matthew

20/05/2025

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 course offers a rich thematic and theological introduction to the Gospel of Matthew, emphasizing its unique portrayal of Jesus as the long-awaited Messiah, the New Moses, and the fulfilment of Old Testament prophecy. Participants will explore key events in Jesus’ life—His birth, teachings, miracles, and passion—while gaining insight into Matthew’s structure and message. Designed for pastoral ministers seeking deeper formation as the Church begins a new liturgical cycle centred on Matthew’s Gospel.

Pastoral workers especially those involved in the Ministry of the Word and all others interested in the subject.

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
12th November 2025Introduction and the Magi Narrative
19th Novemeber 2025 The Beatitudes and the Sermon on the Mount
26th November 2025The Miracles in Matthew
3rd December 2025The Passion and Easter Nattative in Matthew

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 written 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.

Introduction to Sports Ministry

21/10/2023   Catholic Institute, Floriana
Module 1 Introduction to Sports Ministry
MQF

The Pastoral Formation Institute is licensed by MFHEA
(Licence #: 2013-FHI-023) as a Further and Higher Educational Institute. The Award in Introduction to Sports Ministry is accredited at EQF/MQF Level 5.

This module presents an overall description of what Sports Ministry is and its role in the Church and world today. For this reason, this module will present and explore the Global Movement, delve into the history of the interaction between religion and sport, especially in Christianity, and present Biblical and Church documents’ references to sports. This module will also present the basic values of Sports Ministry which will be further explored throughout the other three follow-up modules:

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  • Youth leaders interested in Sports/Physical Activity,  
  • Sports persons (coaches, athletes, club admin. members) interested in Sports Ministry,  
  • School chaplains, PE teachers, and Teachers interested in both areas (sports & spirituality). 

Target Audience Age: 18+

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CodeMode of DeliveryValue
PFE5001– 2 Half-Day Seminars
– Practicum Sessions
– 2 Lectures		2 ECTS

Lecturers:  Rev Bernard Micallef

Mode of Attendance: Part-Time
SessionDatesTimesVenue
Hal-Day Seminar21.10.202309:00 – 12:00Archbishop`s Seminary, Rabat
Tuesday24.10.202318:00 – 20:00Catholic Institute Floriana
Tuesday31.10.202318:00 – 20:00Catholic Institute Floriana
Hal-Day Seminar04.11.202309:00 – 12:00Archbishop`s Seminary, Rabat

Assessment: Written Assessment

Assessment Explanation: To engage with a Christian-based organisation and devise either a plan of how a specific sports-based programme could be set up in their respective organisation or focus on one specific event/activity that can be held within the remit of the organisation. Eg. Lenten sessions using sports etc. 

Final Award: Award in Sports Ministry

Duration: 4 sessions, part-time including:

  • Contact hours – 14 hours
  • Supervised Placement and Practice Hours – 0 hours
  • Self-Study Hours – 26 hours
  • Assessment Hours – 10 hours

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Certification: A sealed Certificate together with a Certificate supplement after successful* completion of the course

*To obtain a Certificate of Achievement a student must; Attend a minimum of 80% of each module and Pass successfully the assignment

EQF/MQF Level: Level 5

Accreditation Category: Award

Total ECTS: 2 ECTS

Award Institution: Pastoral Formation Institute

Teaching Institution: Pastoral Formation Institute

MQF

The Pastoral Formation Institute is licensed by MFHEA
(Licence #: 2013-FHI-023) as a Further and Higher Educational Institute. The Award in Introduction to Sports Ministry is accredited at EQF/MQF Level 5.

Applicants must be in possession of:

  • Proficient in English  
  • Minimum Level: O level or equivalent 
  • Expressed interest in Evangelisation and Sport 
  • Participants must present POMA certification and clean police conduct. 

For courses offered in face-to-face learning and Blended Learning, it is required that applicants reside in the Maltese Islands and use their Maltese address in their application form.

For further information regarding visa requirements, head to Identity Malta’s VISA requirement for third-country nationals.