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 equips experienced and committed married couples to serve as mentors and facilitators in Catholic marriage preparation programs. Through practical and interactive training, participants will strengthen their skills in effective communication, group dynamics, and adult learning facilitation. The course also explores essential dimensions of marriage—including spirituality, sexuality, responsible parenthood, and family life—grounded in Church teaching. Couples will be empowered to accompany, support, and inspire young, engaged couples as they prepare for the Sacrament of Marriage. Ideal for those called to accompany others on the journey to the Sacrament of Marriage.
This course is intended for married couples who are preparing to serve, as mentors and facilitators in marriage preparation programs within parish and diocesan settings.
Target Audience Age: 18+
The course will take place on Wednesdays from 6:30pm to 9:00pm at Dar Nazaret, Ħal Tarxien.
| Date and time | Session |
| 9th October 2026 | Introduction to the course and manual Assignment explanation |
| 16th October 2026 | Group dynamics and effective communication |
| 23rd October 2026 | Towards a Marriage that Gives Life Ethical Considerations |
| 30th October 2026 | God and I The Sacrament of Marriage |
| 6th November 2026 | Effective Communication Conflict Management |
| 13th November 2026 | Towards a Healthy Sexual Life Planning the family together |
| 27th November 2026 | Assessment – Presentations |
| Following months | Couple shadowing & reflective journal writing |
This course has one exit certificate options:
1. Certificate of Achievement
The student will receive a Certificate of Achievement when attending a minimum of 80% of all contact hours in addition to meeting the attendance criteria above and they successfully complete all assessments, which are a presentation and a reflective journal.
Language: Applicants must be proficient in both Maltese and English.
Digital: Applicants must be digitally literate particularly in the use of office suites and of the internet, to both of which they must have access.