This course offers participants an opportunity to grow more deeply in the spirit of St Francis of Assisi and to discover how his Gospel vision can shape daily Christian life today. Through prayerful reflection, storytelling, and practical examples, the course explores Franciscan themes such as care for creation, peace and dialogue, love of the Cross, joy in hardship, accompaniment in illness, and humble service. Drawing from the wisdom of St Francis and the wider Franciscan family, participants are invited to reflect on their personal journey of faith and to live more fully the Franciscan values of simplicity, fraternity, compassion, and hope in the 21st century.
- Franciscan Collaborators
- People interested to explore and deepen their knowledge in Franciscan Spirituality
Target Audience Age: 18+
Students have the option to join this course online via Zoom
| Date | Time | Location | Session |
| * 10th October 2026 | 9:30am – 12:30pm | Capuchins’ Convent, Floriana | Opening Seminar – The Cosmic Vision of St Francis |
| 14th October 2026 | 6:00pm – 8:00pm | Ta’ Mlit Pastoral Centre, Mosta | Franciscan Spirituality and Interreligious Dialogue |
| 21st October 2026 | 6:00pm – 8:00pm | Ta’ Mlit Pastoral Centre, Mosta | The Franciscan Intellectual Tradition |
| 28th October 2026 | 6:00pm – 8:00pm | Ta’ Mlit Pastoral Centre, Mosta | The “Franciscan Method” of Reading Scripture |
| * 7th November 2026 | 9:30am – 12:30pm | Poor Clares, St. Julian’s | Seminar: Franciscan Women Beyond Clare |
| 11th November 2026 | 6:00pm – 8:00pm | Ta’ Mlit Pastoral Centre, Mosta | St Francis and the Crucifix |
| 18th November 2026 | 6:00pm – 8:00pm | Ta’ Mlit Pastoral Centre, Mosta | St Francis and True Joy |
| 25th November 2026 | 6:00pm – 8:00pm | Ta’ Mlit Pastoral Centre, Mosta | Franciscan accompaniment in sickness |
| 2nd December 2026 | 6:00pm – 8:00pm | Ta’ Mlit Pastoral Centre, Mosta | Leading the Franciscan Way: Humility, Service, and Discernment |
| 9th December 2026 | 6:00pm – 8:00pm | Ta’ Mlit Pastoral Centre, Mosta | Living Franciscan Spirituality in the 21st Century |
| * 16th January 2027 | 9:00am – 12:30pm | Burmarrad | Closing Seminar |
* These sessions are to be attended in person
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 attending a minimum of 80% of all contact hours for this course and pass from a short multiple-choice exam.
3. Certificate of Achievement
To obtain a Certificate of Achievement, students must attend a minimum of 80% of all contact hour and pass from a short multiple-choice exam and an 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.