PFI Courses – Pastoral Formation Institute

Together in our Community – Formation for Kummissjonijiet Parroċċi Tfal

04/11/2026 Ċentru Kristu Ragħaj, Archbishop's Seminary, Rabat

This course helps children develop essential skills for active participation and service within the Church community. Through practical activities and group work, participants will build confidence in public speaking, learn to take responsibility, develop planning and organisational skills, and explore positive group dynamics, teamwork, and collaboration. The course encourages children to recognise their gifts and use them responsibly in serving others and contributing to parish life.

Members of parish children commissions

Target Audience Age: 8+

The course will take place on 6th January 2027 from 9:00am – 2:00pm at Ċentru Kristu Ragħaj, Archbishop’s Seminary, Rabat.

This course has one exit certificate option:

1. Certificate of Attendance

The student will receive a Certificate of Attendance when attending this day’s seminar.

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.

Catholic Pastoral Care in Elderly Homes and Hospitals for Legion of Mary

04/11/2026

This course equips pastoral workers, Eucharistic ministers, and volunteers with the practical skills and spiritual sensitivity needed for Catholic pastoral care in elderly homes. It emphasizes leading prayer moments, distributing Holy Communion, and visiting the elderly, including hospital settings and room-to-room ministry. Participants will develop a compassionate, Christ-centred approach rooted in Catholic teaching and pastoral practice.

Legion of Mary members

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
6th January 2027	Foundations of Catholic Pastoral Care
13th January 2027	Hospital Ministry
20th January 2027	The Eucharist in Daily Life
27th January 2027	Ministering Holy Communion
3rd February 2027	Pastoral Challenges and Ethical Considerations

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 (in addition to meeting the attendance criteria above) they successfully complete a short online assessment.

3. Certificate of Achievement

The student will receive a Certificate of Achievement when (in addition to meeting the attendance criteria above) they successfully complete all assessments, including a written 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.

Immaculate Conception (Senior) – Introduction to Safeguarding for Parishes and Entities

29/10/2026 Immaculate Conception (Senior)

This short seminar will assist participants to recognise the basic themes in safeguarding and learn to create a safe environment for children, young people, and vulnerable adults in their entity.

Immaculate Conception (Senior)

The seminar will consist of one in-person session, taking place on Wednesday, 9th December 2026, from 9:00am to 12:00pm.