One-Year Course – Pastoral Formation Institute

Values in Sports Ministry

07/03/2024 Catholic Institute, Floriana

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

The aim of this module is for participants to learn about the true values of sports and the inter-relationship with Christian/Biblical values.

Learn how to experientially transmit the true values of sports through the different myriad of sports/play activities. This will be applied in a way to address the specific age groups that form our parishes, communities and educational institutions, through the integration of Christian/Biblical teachings.

To understand that the value-based programmes can also be extended to mainstream coaching and to influence secular spheres within our communities.

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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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Code	Mode of Delivery	Value
ASM5003	Weekly Lectures	2 ECTS

Lecturers: Mr David Azzopardi & Mr Karl Cortis

Mode of Attendance: Part-Time

Dates	Dates	Times	Venue
Thursdays	07.03.2024 – 25.04.2024	18:00 – 20:00	Catholic Institute, Floriana

Easter Recess between 25th March and 7th April 2024

Assessment: Written Assessment

Duration: 7 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 successfully pass the assignment}

EQF/MQF Level: Level 5

Accreditation Category: Award

Total ECTS: 2 ECTS

Award Institution: Pastoral Formation Institute

Teaching Institution: Pastoral Formation Institute

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.

Award in Pastoral Care and Chaplaincy in Schools

16/12/2023 The Archbishop`s Curia

The Pastoral Formation Institute is licensed by MFHEA
(Licence #: 2013-FHI-023) as a Further and Higher Educational Institute. The Award in Pastoral Care and Chaplaincy in Schools is accredited at EQF/MQF Level 6, as a Higher Education Programme.

Pastoral Care/Chaplaincy in Schools is being considered a bridge between faith(s) and culture(s) in the contemporary context. People involved in this mission are to be well prepared in order to be effective instruments of sharing the joy of the Gospel and Gospel values within schools in the current pluralistic society.

Course Aim:

This course gives participants the knowledge and practical skills needed to enhance effective Pastoral Care and Chaplaincy in Schools. The course assists participants to build a range of skills necessary for this ministry: reflective, analytical, critical and synthetic, leadership, collaborative, interpersonal, listening, planning, and implementation.

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This course is open to all people involved in the educational sector or with an expressed interest to work in this area.

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Code	Mode of Delivery	Value
THM6017	In-person (Face-to-Face Learning)	3 ECTS

In this module, participants will be introduced to the concept of Pastoral Care / Chaplaincy in schools and prepare them for this mission. Participants will get the opportunity to discuss and learn how pastoral care/ chaplaincy can be a means to facilitate dialogue between faith(s) and culture(s) in our contemporary pluralistic society. In this module, we will articulate how to nurture a wholesome attitude towards life, different religions and cultures, and the whole of creation, founded on Gospel values and the teachings of the Church.

Code	Mode of Delivery	Value
THM6019	In-person (Face-to-Face Learning)	3 ECTS

This module offers the participants the opportunity to examine the richness and the challenges of a multicultural and multifaith environment within the school community in the context of Pastoral Theology.

In the context of Pastoral Care/Chaplaincy, Pastoral Theology enables the people involved in this ministry to nurture in their life and in the life of the whole school community the truth that;

“[t]he nature of the reign of God is the communion of all human beings between themselves and with God”
( Pope John Paul II, Redemptoris Missio)

This theme will be discussed through selected Scriptural texts and texts from the teachings of the Church and early Church Fathers.

Code	Mode of Delivery	Value
THM6018	In-person (Face-to-Face Learning)	3 ECTS

By the end of this module, participants will be able to identify various ways of fostering a relationship with the Transcendent/God through different methods of Prayer. Participants will be able to become more familiar with :

the meaning of spirituality,
the spiritual development of the young (4-10 yrs.), youth (11-16yrs.), and adults (18+), keeping in mind contemporary culture/s.
how to plan and conduct various spiritual encounters and activities with the young (4-10yrs), youth (11-16yrs) and adults (18+).

Code	Mode of Delivery	Value
THM6020	In-person (Face-to-Face Learning)	3 ECTS

The aim of this module is to enable participants to build resources to design and enrich liturgical and religious celebrations/activities in schools through exploring and adapting artistic expressions, media, and IT resources in the context of Pastoral Care/Chaplaincy.

Code	Mode of Delivery	Value
THM6021	In-person (Face-to-Face Learning)	5 ECTS

This module is divided into three parts;

Part One: One-day seminar – This seminar will enable participants to relate various leadership models and collaboration strategies to Pastoral Care/Chaplaincy in Schools.

Part Two: Half-day spiritual retreat: where participants will have time to reflect on their own spiritual journey in the light of selected Biblical texts and spiritual literature.

Part Three: Online reading: Four papers are going to be presented as online reading. These papers are related to all the modules and will enable participants to reflect on the different ways that Pastoral Care/Chaplaincy is expressed around the world. Participants will be asked to critically analyze and review these articles and use them to evaluate national experiences.

Mode of Attendance: Part-Time

Session Format

Twenty-eight lectures on Thursday between 15:30-17:45 (60 hours). This time period was specifically chosen to assist our participants in achieving a better family-work/study-balanced life.
One day-seminar on Saturday 16th December 2023, between 8:30 – 14:30 ( 6 hours )
Morning Retreat (5 hours)
Online learning (12 hours)

THM6021: Internalizing and Evaluating various perspectives of Pastoral Care/Chaplaincy in Schools. – Part 1

Date	Time	Venue
16th December	8:30 – 14:30	Archbishop`s Seminary, Rabat

THM6017: Pastoral Care/Chaplaincy in Schools: Promoting Human Dignity and Gospel Values in Contemporary Cultures.

Date	Time	Venue
11th, 18th, & 25th January	15:30 – 17:45	Catholic Institute
1st, 15th, 22nd, & 29th February	15:30 – 17:45	Catholic Institute

Carnival Recess – Thursday 8^th – Tuesday 12^th February 2024

THM6019: Nurturing Spirituality through Pastoral Care / Chaplaincy in Schools

Date	Time	Venue
7th, 14th, & 21st March	15:30-17:45	Catholic Institute
18th & 25th April	15:30-17:45	Catholic Institute
2nd May	15:30-17:45	Catholic Institute

Easter Recess: Monday 25^th March – Sunday 7^th April 2024

THM6018: Pastoral Theology in relation to Pastoral Care / Chaplaincy in Schools

Date	Time	Venue
9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th May	15:30-17:45	Catholic Institute
6th, 13thy & 20th June	15:30-17:45	Catholic Institute

THM6020: Practical ways of Enriching Liturgical Celebrations and Religious Activities in Schools.

Date	Time	Venue
26th September	15:30-17:45	Catholic Institute
3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st October	15:30-17:45	Catholic Institute
7th November	15:30-17:45	Catholic Institute

THM6021: Internalizing and Evaluating various perspectives of Pastoral Care/Chaplaincy in Schools. Part 2

Date	Time	Venue
22nd June	8:30 – 12:30	Archbishop`s Seminary, Rabat

Assessment: Written assignments. Each assignment will be handed-in for every module

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Final Award: Award in Pastoral Care and Chaplaincy in Schools

EQF/MQF Level: Level 6

Accreditation Category: Higher Education Programme

Total ECTS: 17 ECTS

Duration: 1 year part-time (84 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}

Every application will be considered on its individual merits* and includes:

Full qualification at MQF Level 4 (A Level / Intermediate) or equivalent
Proficient in English and/or Maltese language
Basic digital competencies (able to do research)
Expressed interest in Pastoral Care and/or chaplaincy in state or non-state schools.

*The applicant will be refunded if not eligible for the course.

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.

Course in Spiritual Direction for Priests

06/11/2023 Rivotorto Retreat House, Birkirkara

This course gives a brief outline of the development of Spiritual Direction throughout Church History.

It aims to give a better understanding of the movements of the Spirit and to delve deeper into the process of discernment of the will of God in day-to-day decisions. This course helps in building a better personal relationship with God within different contexts which the director and/or directee may encounter in daily life. Apart from the theoretical part, this course gives practical skills to understand better the way the Spirit of God leads the person.

At the end of the course the priest will be able to make a clear distinction between spiritual direction and other roles within the ministry itself; consolidate where necessary such practices and give insights for better accompaniment in the priests’ ministry as Spiritual Directors.

It is a course that the director will benefit from both on a personal level and in his ministry when accompanying the directee.

This course is intended for priests who accompany persons in Spiritual Direction.

Target Audience Age: 18+

6th November 2023

Session Title	Speaker
Session 1: Welcoming introduction and Sharing of Experiences	Rev. Ronnie Zammit
Session 2: The difference between Pastoral Mentoring, Confession, and Spiritual Direction	Rev. Dr Jimmy Bonnici
Session 3: Experiences	Rev. Dr Jimmy Bonnici
Session 4: Spiritual Direction from the Sources of Tradition: the needs which arose throughout the years and the dynamics addressed in relation to spiritual direction	Mr Natalino Camilleri

7th November 2023

Session Title	Speaker
Session 1: Different prayer methods	Rev. Prof. Mark Sultana
Session 2: Spiritual movements: the different experiences which the human being passes through	Rev. Prof. Mark Sultana

8th November 2023

Session Title	Speaker
Session 1: Welcoming introduction and sharing of experiences	Rev. Dr Jimmy Bonnici
Session 2: Living our faith throughout the different stages of life: the call to mature discipleship	Rev. Dr Jimmy Bonnici
Session 3: The Dynamics and Interior struggle of our interior life	Rev. Christopher Vella SJ

20th November 2023

Session Title	Speaker
Session 1: Spiritual discernment: the spiritual movements	Rev. Christopher Vella SJ
Session 2: Rules of Discernment of Spirits – First Week	Rev. Christopher Vella SJ
Session 3: The Importance of Desires	Rev. Christopher Vella SJ
Session 4:Rules of discernment of Spirits – Second Week	Rev. Christopher Vella SJ

21st November 2023

Session Title	Speaker
Session 1: Discerning in the process of spiritual direction: discerning God’s will in daily life or in taking important decisions	Rev. Christopher Vella SJ
Session 2: Some Ignatian Exercises that Help in making choices	Rev. Christopher Vella SJ
Session 3: Three times for doing an election	Rev. Christopher Vella SJ
Session 4:Suggestions by St Ignatius on dealing with the discerning person	Rev. Christopher Vella SJ

15th January 2024

Session Title	Speaker
Listening and Communication skills (psychological & spiritual level in the director & directee)	Rev. Alfred Micallef SJ & Ms Jenny Zammit

16th January 2024

Session Title	Speaker
Session 1: A Short and Quick History of Spiritual Direction	Rev. Alfred Micallef SJ
Session 2: What is Spiritual Direction?	Rev. Alfred Micallef SJ
Session 3: Myself as a Spiritual Director	Rev. Alfred Micallef SJ
Session 4: Bill`s Case	Rev. Alfred Micallef SJ

5th February 2024

Session Title	Speaker
Session 1: Director Directee Relationship	Rev. Alfred Micallef SJ
Session 2: The Spiritual Interview	Rev. Alfred Micallef SJ
Session 3: Blockages in Prayer	Rev. Alfred Micallef SJ
Session 4: Psychological Dynamics in Spiritual Direction	Rev. Alfred Micallef SJ

6th February 2024

Session Title	Speaker
Session 1: Feelings in Interpersonal Relationships PC	Rev. Alfred Micallef SJ
Session 2: God Talk	Rev. Alfred Micallef SJ
Session 3: Dealing with Guilt	Rev. Alfred Micallef SJ
Session 4: Accompanying the Sick and the Dying	Rev. Alfred Micallef SJ

Certification:

This course has two exit certificate options:

Certificate of Attendance

A Certificate of Attendance is received if one attends all the contact hours of this course.

Certificate of Achievement

To obtain a Certificate of Achievement, students must:

attend all the contact hours
and successfully complete an assignment/journal/presentation or case study analysis.

Assessment: Written assignment at the end of the course.

Final Award: Accompaniment in Spiritual Direction for Priests

PFI Level: Level 5

Duration: 4 months part-time (54 hours)

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.

Introduction to Catechetical Ministry for Children

21/10/2023

This course is intended to form and support catechists who wish to become better acquainted with the basic tenets of the Catholic Faith, in view of their service to the Christian community. By the end of this course, the learner will become acquainted with the main theological areas underlying catechetical ministry and equipped with essential practical skills needed in the service of catechetical ministry.

If you are a registered pastoral worker with the Archdiocese of Malta, you can benefit from a 20% discount on this course. Start your application process as a pastoral worker on parrocci.knisja.mt/pfi

Catechists who teach children and adolescents.

Target Audience Age: 18+

The course is made up of an asynchronous module and two blended modules.

Module Title	Mode	Credits
Module 1 – Faith Foundations for Ministry incl. seminars	Asynchronous	1 credit
Module 2 – Basic Themes in Catechetical Ministry for Children	Blended	3 credits
Module 3 – Safeguarding Children & Vulnerable Adults	Blended	1 ECTS

Module 1 – Faith Foundation for Ministry

This module provides a basic introduction in Christian theology. Participants will explore fundamental, scriptural, dogmatic, ecclesiological, and ethical theological concepts guiding the evangelising mission of the Church.

By the end of the module the learner will become aware on The Sources of Theology and gain a basic understanding of the main areas of Christian theology.

Module 2 – Basic Themes in Catechetical Ministry for Children

This module will enable participants to construct a holistic vision of catechetical ministry, one which responds to contemporary needs, through the exploration of various areas of knowledge and skills necessary for the formation of the catechetical minister of which include:

Theoretical and practical aspects of basic catechetical principles
Catechetical methodology including lesson planning
Exploration of relative social sciences
The needs of children with different social and or psychological needs

By the end of the module, the learner will:

become aware of the call as a catechist and why this role is valuable within the Church;
develop a thorough and holistic view of the different aspects which build up the core identity of the catechetical minister in the Church;
become acquainted with the main theological areas underlying catechetical ministry and develop the ability to apply them in ministry
become equipped with essential practical skills needed for catechetical ministry

Module 4 – Safeguarding Children & Vulnerable Adults

This module will explore key principles of safeguarding and learn to create a safe environment for children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

By the end of the module, students will:

be familiar with safeguarding policies
know principles underlying safeguarding
know the different types of abuse together signs and symptoms of abuse
know how to deal with disclosure of abuse
know how to practice professional boundaries and identify poor practice
know their legal obligations related to the Protection of Minors (Registration) Act (2011) and the Minors Protection Act (2019)

Click here for more information on the Safeguarding Children & Vulnerable Adults module.

Module 1 – Faith Foundation for Ministry

The module is made up of 7 recorded sessions accessible through institute’s Moodle.

Module 2 – Basic Themes in Catechetical Ministry for Children

This module is made up of 3 in-person sessions and 9 recorded sessions, accessible through institute’s Moodle.

Calendar of In-Person Seminars

Saturdays between 9:30am – 12:00pm

Dates	Seminar Titles
21st October 2023	My Mission and Vocation as a Catechist
25th November 2023	Understanding Those Whom We Accompany
20th January 2024	The Digital Era & Catechesis: Practical Aspects
16th March 2024	The Sacred Scriptures
20th April 2024	The Catholic Social Teaching of the Church

Module 3 – Safeguarding Children & Vulnerable Adults

This module is delivered over one in-person session and one recorded session, accessible through institute’s Moodle. In-person session will be held on Saturday 17th February 2024 between 9:30am and 12:30pm.

Students will also be given additional reading material they can read in their own time.

Click here for more information on the Safeguarding Children & Vulnerable Adults module.

This course has two exit certificate options:

Certificate of Participation

attend all in-person seminars;
pass short multiple-choice online exams (per module);

2. Certificate of Achievement

To obtain a Certificate of Achievement, students need to:

attend all in-person seminars;
pass the short multiple-choice online exams (per module);
and successfully complete a written assignment (per module);

Final Awards: Introduction to Catechetical Ministry & Award in Safeguarding Children & Vulnerable Adults

Teaching Institution/s: Pastoral Formation Institute in collaboration with Lifelong Catechesis, and Safeguarding Commission

Digital competences:

Applicants are required to have basic computer literacy, mainly how to access and use an internet browser and use a word processor

Language competences:

The student is required to have at least primary school level of Maltese and English.

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 Module 1 – Faith Foundation for Ministry. Applicants are required to send a copy of their qualifications to [email protected] upon application. A formal email is sent to applicants once the qualifications are reviewed.

Applicants who have an Award in Safeguarding Children & Vulnerable Adults are exempt from Module 3 -Safeguarding Children & Vulnerable Adults. Applicants are required to send a copy of their qualifications to [email protected] upon application. A formal email is sent to applicants once the qualifications are reviewed.

Award in Sports Ministry

21/10/2023 Catholic Institute, Floriana

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

This course is a foundation for Sports Ministry. Sports ministry, broadly defined, is any approach that uses sports to bring people closer to God, learning how to live their beliefs in the world of sports. Through sports and games, the Sports Minister evangelises and helps others to live a good Christian life.

Thus this course provides a basis for persons who are already involved in 1) Sports, or 2) Christian Ministry or 3) An Educational Institution (or a combination of the three; and is interested in taking up the role of Sports Minister. It broadens the perspective of their present role and guides them to use it as a means of evangelisation.

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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: 19-30 & 31-65 years old

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Code	Mode of Delivery	Value
ASM5001	– 2 Half-Day Seminars – Practicum Sessions – 2 Lectures	2 ECTS

This module will serve as an introduction, presenting 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 course.

Code	Mode of Delivery	Value
ASM5002	– Practicum sessions – Weekly Lectures	2 ECTS

This module aims to reveal the natural values that are inherent in play/sports and how these values serve one’s personal development. The aim is to help Christians learn how to integrate their lives (especially in relation to sports) in a way that their core Christian values are lived out authentically and to the full.

Code	Mode of Delivery	Value
ASM5003	Weekly Lectures	2 ECTS

The aim of this module is for participants to learn about the true values of sports and the inter-relationship with Christian/Biblical values.

To understand that the value-based programmes can also be extended to mainstream coaching and to influence secular spheres within our communities.

Code	Mode of Delivery	Value
ASM5004	– Weekly Lectures – Practicum	2 ECTS

The local community is central to God’s work. This module will explore and identify ways in which different groups in the local community can make stronger and healthier communities across generations. It illustrates the various ways in which sports has been serving in building God’s Kingdom. Learners will be able to learn sport-related skills and language to teach the values and apply learnt knowledge to their particular setting. Learners will also be able to organise and create sport camps and festivals according to their specific context, looking also at the practical aspect of such organisation

Lecturers: Rev Bernard Micallef

Mode of Attendance: Part-Time

Session	Dates	Times	Venue
Hal-Day Seminar	21.10.2023	09:00 – 12:00	Archbishop`s Seminary, Rabat
Tuesday	24.10.2023	18:00 – 20:00	Catholic Institute Floriana
Tuesday	31.10.2023	18:00 – 20:00	Catholic Institute Floriana
Hal-Day Seminar	04.11.2023	09:00 – 12:00	Archbishop`s Seminary, Rabat

Lecturers: Mr Karl Cortis & Mr David Azzopardi

Mode of Attendance: Part-Time

Session	Dates	Times	Venue
Thursdays	18.01.2024 – 29.02.2024	18:00 – 20:00	Catholic Institute, Floriana

Lecturers: Mr David Azzopardi & Mr Karl Cortis

Mode of Attendance: Part-Time

Dates	Dates	Times	Venue
Thursdays	07.03.2024 – 25.04.2024	18:00 – 20:00	Catholic Institute, Floriana

Easter Recess between 25th March and 7th April 2024

Lecturers: Sr Rachel Camilleri ASGM

Mode of Attendance: Part-Time

Part 1: Theory

Dates	Dates	Times	Venue
Thursdays	16.05.2024 – 13.06.2024	18:00 – 20:00	Catholic Institute, Floriana

Part 2: Practicum

Over the summer period, participants are asked to partake in 10 hours of practicum. Participants can choose to either take part in a Summer Camp or organise an activity in a youth group they are a member of. More information about this part of the course will be given to applicants during the course.

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

Assessment:

Module 1: Written Assessment
Module 2: Activity Observation 40% & Written Activity Report 60%

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.

Modules 3: Written Assessment
Module 4: Activity Observation 40% & Written Activity Report 60%

Module 4 Assessment Explanation: These will take into consideration these key criteria: activity content and design of the event, implementation and evaluation of an activity.

Participants are expected to devise and put into practice the planned activity with a concluding evaluative report. The content and practice have to reflect in practice the principles learnt during the module.

For this Assignment or Activity, participants are to take into consideration one of the following cohorts: young (4 to 10 years), adolescents (11-15 years), youth (16 – 30 years) and adults (31+).

Final Award: Award in Sports Ministry

Duration: 1 years part-time including:

Contact hours – 48 hours
Supervised Placement and Practice Hours – 17 hours
Self-Study Hours – 95 hours
Assessment Hours – 40 hours

Click here to view the PFI`s Grading System

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: Higher Education Programme

Total ECTS: 8 ECTS

Award Institution: Pastoral Formation Institute

Teaching Institution: Pastoral Formation Institute

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.

Pastoral Ministry with Family

17/01/2023 Catholic Institute, Floriana

In our modern society, in which the traditional family is facing many challenges, the need to strengthen, provide a model for, and encourage Catholic families to live their vocation faithfully, has never been greater.

This course will equip participants with the knowledge and skills required in order to serve couples and their families through every phase of the life cycle. This is done through a two-fold programme that combines academic training as well as practical ministry application.

Currently, enrolment is not open for this course. For further information contact us on [email protected]

Adults who wish to learn more
Couples who which to learn more about the Church teaching on the vocation of marriage
Cana Couple Leaders (Koppji Mexxejja ta` Cana) – This course offers an indepth understanding of current issues couples and families

Modules:

Theology of the Family	4 Credits
Family Ministry	4 Credits

Currently, enrolment is not open for this course. For further information contact us on [email protected]

Topics

– Christian Anthropology with a focus on Love and Sexuality

– Church Teachings on Marriage and the Family – Part 1

– Church Teachings on Marriage and the Family – Part 2

– The Gift of Life and the Gift of Love

– Theology of the Body, John Paul II (Non-residential Weekend Seminar)

– Marriage in Scripture and Lectio Divina

– Sacramental Theology of Marriage

– Liturgical Theology of Marriage

Topics

– Pastoral Approach to Marriage and the family

– Psychological and Sociological Perspectives of Marriage and the Family

– Marital relationships and conflict management

– Family work-life balance, financial and time management

– Family Life-Cycle and Dynamics

– Bioethics and the family, formation of conscience and discernment process

– Intimacy in Marriage

– Child development; Communication with children; Children with disability

– Social challenges to the Family, such as alcohol, drug abuse

– Social Media: Challenges and Opportunities for the Family

– Separation; annulment; divorce; cohabitation

– Mental health, ill-health, Domestic violence

– Caring for the elderly and related issues

– The Spirituality and Mission of the Couple (Saturday Morning Seminar)

Currently, enrolment is not open for this course. For further information contact us on [email protected]

Nineteen lectures on Tuesdays between 18:30 and 20:30 from 17th January till 1st July 2023 (40 hours)

One non-residential weekend 4th – 5th March 2023 (15 hours)

Morning Seminar on a Saturday 1st July 2023 (5 hours)

THD5011: Theology of the Family

January	17th, 24th, 31st
February	7th, 15th, 28th Non-Residential Weekend Seminar: Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th
March	7th, 14th

THD5010: Family Ministry

March	21st, 28th
Easter Recess from	29th March – 11th April 2022
April	18th, 25th
May	2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th
June	6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
July	Saturday 1st

Assessment: Written assignment for every module

Final Award: Pastoral Ministry with Family *

PFI Level: Level 5

Duration: 1 year part-time (58 hours)

_{* To obtain a Certificate of Achievement a student must: attend a minimum of 70% of each module and Pass successfully the assignment}

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

The Jewish Roots of Christianity

28/10/2021

This course will introduce you to Jesus and the Apostle Paul as Jewish theologians.

The Church was birthed by Jesus the Jew. His Jewish and Gentile followers were rooted in Judaism and a Jewish understanding of God’s relationship to his people. Within this perspective, this course offers four modules:

The Beginnings of Christianity within First Century Judaism
Paul of Tarsus with his Jewish upbringing and learning as reflected in his handling of the Jewish Scriptures in his letters
Jews and Christians Reading the Passion Narratives
the Jewish roots within Christianity as they particularly stand out in archaeology and early Jewish and Christian Art.

Currently, enrolment is not open for this course. For further information contact us on [email protected]

Those who wish to better understand Jesus’ life in its Jewish context and correct any misunderstandings about him and his world.

Modules:

THD5025	The Beginnings of Christianity within First-Century Judaism	2 Credits
THD5026	Paul handles the Jewish Scriptures	2 Credits
THD5027	Jews and Christians Reading the Passion Narratives	2 Credits
THD5028	Early Jewish and Christian archaeology and art	2 Credits

Session Format

Twenty-three lectures on Thursdays between 18:00 and 20:00 (2 hours)
Module 1 and 3 will be held online, through ZOOM.

Modules are self-standing and prospective applicants can apply for any one or more module(s) according to their preference.

Currently, enrolment is not open for this course. For further information contact us on [email protected]

Calendar:

Module 1 – The Beginnings of Christianity within First Century Judaism

Lecturer: Sisters of Sion & Jonathan Gorsky

October 2021	28^th(Thursdays)
November 2021	4^th, 11^th, 18^th, 25^th (Thursdays)
December 2021	2^nd, 9^th
Christmas Recess from	19^th December 2021 to 3^rd January 2022

Module 2 – Paul handles the Jewish Scriptures

Lecturer: Fr Paul Sciberras

January 2022	13^th, 20^th, 27^th (Thursdays)
February 2022	3^rd, 17^th, 24^th (Thursdays)
March 2022	3^rd
Public Holiday	10^th February 2022
Carnival Recess from	Thursday 24^th to Tuesday 1^st March 2022

Module 3 – Jews and Christians Reading the Passion Narratives

Lecturer/s: Sisters of Sion & Jonathan Gorsky

March 2022	10^th, 24^th (Thursday)
April 2022	7^th, 28^th(Thursday)
May 2022	5^th, 12^th,19^th(Thursday)
Easter Recess	11^th to 24^th April 2022
Study Period	*Thursday 27^th February to 26^th March.*

Module 4 – Early Jewish and Christian archaeology and art

May 2022	26^th (Thursday)
June 2022	2^nd, 9^th, 16^th, 23^rd, 30^th (Thursday)
July 2022	7^th

Assessment: Written assignment or reflection paper for every module

Final Award: The Jewish Roots of Christianity; Jesus & Paul, Jewish Theologians

Duration: 1 year part-time (112 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 70% of each module and Pass successfully the assignment}