This course aims to help participants to prepare themselves and be able to prepare others for The Jubilee of 2025, centred around the theme of hope.
Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the biblical foundations of the words ‘jubilee’, ‘hope’, and ‘pilgrimage’. The course will delve into the teachings of Pope Benedict XVI and Pope Francis on the subject of hope. A dedicated session will be devoted to applying the concept of Jubilee in our contemporary context and understanding its relevance to the Church’s mission of Evangelization. The journey will conclude with an in-depth review of Pope Francis’ Bull of Indiction, ‘Spes non confundit‘.
Curia and tribunal members of staff
Target Audience Age: 18+
The course will take place on Wednesdays from 10:30am – 12:30pm
at Sala San Ġwann
Date | Session |
16th October 2024 | Introduction – What does the word ‘Jubilee’ mean? The Jubilee in Sacred Scriptures What does the word ‘Pilgrimage’ mean? The Pilgrimage in the Sacred Scriptures |
13th November 2024 | Hope in the Old Testament Hope in the New Testament and in the first communities of the Church |
15th January 2025 | Hope in the writings of the Popes – Spe Salvi, the Catechesis of Pope Francis and Bull of Indiction ‘Spes Non Confundit’ |
This course has three exit certificate options:
Certificate of Attendance
The student will receive a Certificate of Attendance when attending a minimum 80% of all contact hours for this course.
Certificate of Participation
The student will receive a Certificate of Participation when attending a minimum 80% of all contact hours for this course and pass from short multiple-choice exam.
Certificate of Achievement
To obtain a Certificate of Achievement, students must:
- attend a minimum 80% of all contact hours
- pass from short multiple-choice exam
- pass from written assessment
Language: Applicants must be fluent in English and have basic proficiency in Maltese.