This full-day seminar will assist all those who work with children and handle their data, to recognise the key principles of safeguarding and learn to create a safe environment for children. Throughout the seminar, participants will:
- Obtain more awareness on the subject of safeguarding.
- Gain knowledge on how to create healthier environments, especially with minors.
- Be able to promote healthier relationships in pastoral work.
- Discuss and draw concrete solutions to preventing abuse.
If you are a registered pastoral worker with the Archdiocese of Malta, you can benefit from a 25% discount on this seminar. The course fee includes lunch. Start your application process as a pastoral worker on parrocci.knisja.mt/pfi
Adults working with minors, especially:
- Individuals who assist in children’s mass/liturgy
- Individuals involved in leadership of altar boy groups
- Individuals involved in the leadership of parish commission for children
- Individuals involved in the leadership of children’s choir
- Individuals involved in catechism
| Date & Time | Session Title |
|---|---|
| Saturday 18th November 2023 8:30 am – 2:30 pm | Session 1: Introduction to Safeguarding Session 2: Health Relationships and Safe Boundaries Session 3: Way Forward |
This seminar has three exit certificate options:
Certificate of Attendance
A Certificate of Attendance will be awarded to students who have:
- attended all contact hours
Certificate of Participation
A Certificate of Participation will be awarded to students who have:
- attended all contact hours
- and successfully completed short multiple-choice exam
Certificate of Achievement
A Certificate of Achievement is awarded to students who have:
- attended all contact hours
- successfully completed short multiple choice exam
- and submit a written assessment
Qualifications
The Pastoral Formation Institute accepts a wide range of academic, vocational, and professional qualifications as well as work and other appropriate experiences and skills.
Language Skills
Primary level understanding of Maltese and English is required.
Digital Skills
Ability to use the internet and use a word processor is required.
Every application will be considered on its individual merits and evaluated on the basis of academic potential.