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Award in Adolescent and Youth Ministry

29/10/2022   Archbishop`s Curia, Floriana
youth group

Licence Number: 2013-FHI-028

The course aims to provide participants with holistic formation and training in preparation for partaking in youth formation programmes. Participants will be presented with an overview of theoretical frameworks underlying contemporary adolescent and youth ministry. Theological, sociological, psychological, and spiritual perspectives will provide the basis for reflection and elaboration of practical skills necessary for leading youth formation programmes. Spiritual Companionship will be the cornerstone for the course, aiming at helping prospective youth ministers discover their mission and facilitate in young people an authentic developmental journey.

Application Closes at noon on the 15th October 2022

Those who are currently involved or who desire to become involved in youth formation programmes within a Church-related ambience.

2022-2023

CodeModuleValue
THD5020Introduction to Dogmatic Theological Perspectives on Youth Ministry2 ECTS
THM5023Introduction to Practical Theological Perspectives on Youth Ministry2 ECTS
PSY5014Adolescent and Youth Culture2 ECTS
THM5024Biblical and Spiritual Perspectives on Adolescents and Youth2 ECTS

2023-2024

CodeModuleValue
THM5025Professional Ethical Practice and Practicum2 ECTS
PSY5012Deepening of a Youth Ministry Charism2 ECTS
PSY5013Self-Awareness Group/ Sensitivity training2 ECTS
First year: 2022-2023:

Lecturers:  Dr Louis Grech and Mr Edward Wright 

SessionDatesTimes
In-personSaturday 29th October 202209:00 – 12:30
In-personSaturday 5th November 202209:00 – 12:30
In-personSaturday 12th November 202209:00 – 12:30

Lecturers: Mr Karl Vella and Mr Jesmond Schembri

SessionDatesTimes
In-personSaturday 4th February 202309:00 – 13:00
In-personSaturday 11th February 202309:00 – 13:00

Lecturers: Dr Louis Grech SDB and Dr Marlene Cauchi

SessionDatesTimes
In-personSaturday 6th May 202309:00 – 12:30
In-personSaturday 13th May 202309:00 – 12:30
In-personSaturday 20th May 202309:00 – 12:30

Lecturers: Ms Christine Rossi and Fr Stefan Attard

SessionDatesTimes
In-person7th to 9th July 2023Non-residential weekend

Second Year: 2023-2024: Dates will be communicated to participants in 2023

A mix of assessment methods will be employed to allow for different learning styles. They include:

Assessment: 

  • Modules 1 – 4: Research Paper 100% (at the end of each module)
  • Module 5: Journaling 50%, Mentor evaluation 25%, End of Placement evaluation 25%
  • Module 6 & 7: Reflective paper 100% (at the end of each module)

Final Award: 

  1. Introduction to Adolescent and Youth Ministry
    • This will be awarded upon completion of Year 1, which includes Modules 1-4 only.
    • MQF Level: Level 5 (8 ECTS)
  1. Award in Adolescent and Youth Ministry
    • This will be awarded upon completion of both Year 1 and Year 2, which includes Modules 1-7.
    • MQF Level: Level 5 (16 ECTS)

Duration: 2 years part-time including:

  • Contact hours – 112 hours
  • Supervised Placement and Practice Hours – 62 hours
  • Self-Study Hours – 156 hours
  • Assessment Hours – 70 hours

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

Award Institution: Pastoral Formation Institute

Teaching Institution: Pastoral Formation Institute, in collaboration with the Salesian Family, and the MCYN (Malta Catholic Youth Network)

Funding
Students completing the Award in Adolescent and Youth Ministry can apply for the Get Qualified Scheme which will enable them to benefit from a tax credit of 70% of the costs incurred (i.e. €420 will be refunded back for this course).

Applicants must be in possession of:

  1. a Matriculation Certificate or equivalent
  2. demonstrate level B1 Spoken and Written competence of English (Language levels of the Common European Framework of Reference)
  3. submit one referral letter from Parish Priest or the respective Provincial Superior (in the case of members of Consecrated Religious Life), or Movement/ Association Leader (in the case of members of a Youth Group), or equivalent.