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Faith Foundations for Ministry

10/06/2026

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 offers a basic introduction to key themes of the main areas of Christian theology. These include fundamental, scriptural, dogmatic, ecclesiological, and ethical theological concepts guiding the evangelising mission of the Church.

By the end of the module the learner will have:

become aware of what the sources of theology are;
gained a basic understanding of the main areas of Christian theology.

This course is intended to form and support adults who wish to become better acquainted with the basic tenets of the Catholic Faith. This course is offered in asynchronous learning mode as a foundation course before applying for other courses offered by the Pastoral Formation Institute.

Adults who do not have an academic theological background and wish to widen their knowledge on the Catholic Faith.

Target Audience Age: 18+

Topic	Lecturer
The Sacred Scriptures	Mr Edward Wright
The Scriptures, Tradition and Magisterium	Mr Edward Wright
The Christian doctrine of God of Jesus Christ	Ms Dorianne Cassar
The Holy Spirit	Dr Dorianne Buttigieg
The Church as the builder of the Kingdom of God	Mr Edward Wright
The Meaning of the Sacraments and the Liturgy	Rev. Stephen Attard
The Catholic Social Teaching of the Church	Rev. Dr Carlo Calleja

Applicants will have access to this material on the PFI`s Moodle Portal. The module is delivered in short, recorded sessions which are each about 15 minutes long. The students will be provided with a username and a password so they can watch these sessions on their own devices. The total number of minutes amounts to 8 hours.

Usernames and passwords will be sent to students within a week of payment confirmation.

This course has two exit certificate options:

Certificate of Participation

To obtain a Certificate of Participation need to watch all the online material and successfully complete all the short multiple-choice exams.

2. Certificate of Achievement

To obtain a Certificate of Achievement, students need to:

pass the short multiple-choice online exams;
and successfully complete a written assignment;

An electronic certificate will be sent via email, within a week of successfully completing the course.

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AFF Level: Level 4

Total Credits: 1 Credit

Teaching and Awarding Institution: Pastoral Formation Institute

Qualifications: Every application will be considered on its individual merits. The Pastoral Formation Institute accepts a wide range of qualifications, and we always try to judge applications on the basis of academic potential. We do consider a very wide range of academic, vocational, and professional qualifications, as well as work and other appropriate experiences and skills.

Language: Primary level understanding of Maltese and English.

Digital: Knows how to access the internet and use a word processor.

CPD – Catechetical Ministry for Children – Selected Areas

04/06/2026

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 explores key dimensions of contemporary catechetical ministry with children and pre-adolescents, placing particular emphasis on collaboration with families, spiritual nurture, inclusion, and effective pedagogical practice. Participants will reflect on the role of catechesis within today’s diverse realities and examine practical approaches that foster meaningful faith formation and deeper integration within the Christian community. Through discussion, reflection, and applied pastoral insights, the course seeks to equip catechists and pastoral workers with the tools necessary to accompany young people in their faith journey with greater confidence and sensitivity.

Catechists

Target Audience Age: 18+

The course will take place on Saturdays between 9:30am – 12:00pm at Ta’ Mlit Pastoral Centre, Mosta

Students have the option to join this course online via Zoom

Date	Session
17th October 2026	Catechesis Together: Working with Parents and Families
30th January 2027	The Spirituality of Children and Pre-Adolescents
27th February 2027	Catechetical Formation in Challenging Contexts
24th April 2027	The Integration of Children and Pre-Adolescents within the Community
22nd May 2027	Pedagogical Aspects of Catechesis

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 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 a short multiple-choice exam.

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.

Basics of Organ Performance in the Liturgy

01/06/2026

This course is intended for those who although have been trained to play the piano do not yet have the required skills to play either a digital or pipe organ. This course is meant for those already playing the organ in their parish, either regularly or occasionally, and others who intend to start doing so.

The course, which leads to a certificate at level 3 of the Archdiocese Framework, is spread over six meetings which include practical sessions on the organ by participants. During all sessions guidance is given on when and how the organ should be used in liturgical celebrations and which hymns and repertoire would be suitable.

This course is intended for adult Catholics and mature older adolescents seeking to improve their knowledge of music in religious settings, in particular of the organ.

Target Audience Age: 18+

The course will take place on Wednesdays between 6:00pm – 8:00pm at

Archbishops’ Seminary, Rabat

Date	Session
7th April 2027	Playing the organ pedals
14th April 2027	Legato and non-legato touch
21st April 2027	Registration
28th April 2027	The organ as accompaniment to the cantor and the congregation
5th May 2027	Harmonization of liturgical hymns
12th May 2027	Organ improvisation in the liturgy

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 a 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.

Serving at the Lord’s Table – Spirituality, Liturgy and Leadership

26/05/2026

This course is designed for adults who are responsible for guiding, training, and accompanying altar servers within the parish. It aims to deepen their understanding of the important role they play in forming young people who serve at the altar and participate closely in the Church’s liturgy.

The programme offers both spiritual and practical formation. Participants will reflect on the meaning of liturgical service, the importance of reverence and order in the sanctuary, and the responsibility of fostering a spirit of prayer, discipline, and commitment among altar servers. Attention will also be given to effective methods of training, leadership, communication, and age-appropriate formation.

Leaders, trainers, parish helpers who have been assigned by the parish priest to take care of altar servers

Target Audience Age: 16+

The course will take place on Wednesdays between 6:00pm – 8:00pm at

Ta’ Mlit Pastoral Centre, Mosta

Date	Session
7th April 2027	More Than Supervision: The Vocation of the Parish Helper with Servers
14th April 2027	The Spiritual World of the Child: How Children Experience God
21st April 2027	Learning from Children: What Their Faith Teaches Adult Believers
28th April 2027	Fostering a spirit of Prayer and Reverence in the Servers
5th May 2027	Nurturing Vocations for Priestly, Religious or Married life among the Servers
12th May 2027	Ideas on Formation and Activities for Altar Servers

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 a 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.

The Dignity of Work: Catholic Social Teaching and Economic Justice

15/05/2026

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/

These three seminars will offer an in-depth exploration of one of the key themes of the Social Teachings of the Catholic Church. Throughout these sessions, different aspects related to work will be discussed. The course encourages reflection on how Catholic Social Teaching on work developed in the last two centuries in response to the evolution of the work context, the interplay between work and the economic system and the relation between work and family life. Discussions will also address rights and responsibilities within the context of work. Participants will be challenged to consider how the Social Teachings of the Church can inform and shape their daily lives.

Anyone with an interest in the Catholic Social Teaching and their interplay in working life.

Target Audience Age: 18+

The course will take place on Saturdays from 9:00am to 11:00am at

Ta’ Mlit Pastoral Centre, Mosta.

Students have the option to join this course online via Zoom

Date	Session
10th October 2026	Work & Its evolution through the ages
21st November 2026	Work & the economic system
23rd January 2027	Work & family life

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 a 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.

Introduction to Communal Discernment

15/05/2026 Various

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 introduces the principles and practices of communal discernment in the Catholic tradition. Participants will explore how communities can prayerfully seek God’s will together, grounded in Scripture, Church teaching, and Ignatian spirituality. Through reflection, dialogue, and practical exercises, you will learn to integrate spiritual listening and mission-oriented decision-making in your context.

Target Audience Age: 18+

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

Ta’ Mlit Pastoral Centre, Mosta.

Students have the option to join this course online via Zoom

Date	Session
7th October 2026	Examples of Communal Discernment in the Acts of the Apostles and in the Ignatian Tradition
14th October 2026	Principles of Communal Discernment
21st October 2026	Steps in the Process
28th October 2026	Ignatian Tools: Consolation, Desolation & Group Discernment
4th November 2026	Challenges and Pitfalls
11th November 2026	Application and Integration

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 a 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.

Faith Foundations for Catechists

14/05/2026

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 foundational introduction to the core elements of the Catholic faith. It explores the sources of faith through Revelation, Scripture, and anthropology, leading to a deeper understanding of God revealed in Jesus Christ as the Triune God. Participants are guided through the meaning of the Church, the Sacraments, and the Liturgy as central to Christian life. The course also introduces the moral and social teachings of the Church, helping learners connect faith with daily living and responsible action in society.

Catechists

Target Audience Age: 18+

The course will take place on Saturdays from 9:30am to 12:00pm at

Ta’ Mlit Pastoral Centre, Mosta.

Students have the option to join this course online via Zoom

Date	Session
10th October 2026	The Main sources
14th November 2026	The Sacred Scriptures
16th January 2027	God revealed in Jesus Christ
13th February 2027	The Church as builder of the Kingdom of God
13th March 2027	The meaning of the Sacraments and the Liturgy
10th April 2027	The Moral and Social Teaching of the Church

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 a 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.

Mark’s Good News

14/05/2026

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 a concise yet enriching journey through the Gospel of Mark, guiding participants from an introductory overview into four key themes that shape Mark’s unique portrait of Jesus. Together, we explore the power of Jesus’ miracles, the depth and challenge of his parables, the demanding but transformative call to discipleship, and the stark, compelling drama of the Passion narrative. The course invites learners to engage both heart and mind as they encounter Mark’s urgent proclamation of the Good News.

This course is suitable for pastoral workers helping in the Ministry of the Word. It is also ideal for people who would like to delve deeper in knowledge about the Gospel of Mark and all Christians who would like to continue to invest in their relationship with God

Target Audience Age: 18+

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

Ta’ Mlit Pastoral Centre, Mosta.

Students have the option to join this course online via Zoom

Date	Session
14th October 2026	Introduction to the Gospel
21st October 2026	Miracles in Mark
28th October 2026	Parables in Mark
4th November 2026	Discipleship in Mark
11th November 2026	The Passion in Mark

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 a 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.

Walking with the Bereaved: Understanding Grief and Pastoral Care

29/04/2026 Dar Ommna Marija, Siġġiewi

This introductory course is designed for pastoral workers and lay people who assist the funeral arrangements and preparations within the parish together with individuals who offer support to mourning individuals. The course aims to equip participants with essential training and awareness to provide compassionate and emotionally sensitive support to grieving individuals.

This course is designed for pastoral workers who assist with funeral arrangements and preparations within the parish and other lay people who support mourning individuals.

Target Audience Age: 18+

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

Date	Session
18th May 2026	Understanding Grief and Bereavement
25th May 2026	Types of Dynamics of Grief
1st June 2026	Grief in Families and Communities
8th June 2026	Pastoral Accompaniment and Intervention
15th June 2026	Walking with the Bereaved Beyond the Funeral

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.

Introduction to Digital Presence

12/12/2025

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/.

In a world shaped by clicks, screens, and shared stories, the digital landscape offers a vast frontier for evangelization, community-building, and meaningful dialogue. This course provides a structured practical pathway for pastoral workers and volunteers who will be guided through the key areas of the digital presence including understanding digital culture, the language used on social media, content creation, and building a sustainable web presence. This course is intended not only to pastoral workers and parish volunteers, but also to members of ecclesial entities and groups who are interested in digital ministry or currently contribute to their online presence—whether through websites or social media.

Pastoral workers and volunteers – not just the ones in parishes but other ecclesial entities and groups – who are interested in the subject or are involved in the entity’s digital presence (web or social).

Target Audience Age: 18+

Students have the option to join this course online via Zoom

Date	Session
TBC	Understanding the digital space and the importance of the Church’s digital presence
TBC	Understanding the digital language, audiences and how to engage with them.
TBC	Your voice on Social Media
TBC	Content Creation – Part 1
TBC	Content Creation – Part 2
TBC	Web Presence
TBC	Understanding Reach and Engagement
TBC	Church structures and resources available for Church Entities

This course has three exit certificate options:

Certificate of Attendance

To obtain a Certificate of Attendance, students must attend 80% of course contact hours.

2. Certificate of Participation

To obtain a Certificate of Participation, students must attend 80% of course contact hours and pass from a short online assessment.

3. Certificate of Achievement

To obtain a Certificate of Achievement, students must:

attend 80% of course contact hours;
pass from short online assessment
pass from a project

Language: Participants must have a primary level understanding of Maltese and English.

Digital: Participants must know how to access the internet and use office suites.