In today’s digital culture, the Church is called to proclaim the Gospel and foster authentic relationships through an effective and responsible online presence. This introductory course is designed for clergy, offering an overview of the opportunities and challenges of digital ministry. Participants will explore the fundamentals of digital culture, the pastoral use of social media and websites, and the strategic considerations involved in developing a coherent and mission-oriented digital presence within their communities and ministries.
Clergy
Target Audience Age: 18+
The course will take place on Thursdays from 10:30am to 1:00pm at Sala San Ġwann, Archbishop’s Curia
| Date | Session |
| Thursday 17th September 2026 | Session 1 – Understanding the digital self, culture and language, and the importance of the Church’s digital presence |
| Thursday 24th September 2026 | Session 2 – Different digital spaces, which ones matter to your mission and how to be effectively present in different spaces online |
| Thursday 1st October 2026 | Session 3 – Church digital structures and resources available for Church Entities |
This course has three exit certificate options:
- Certificate of Attendance
To obtain a Certificate of Attendance, students must attend 80% of course contact hours.
2. Certificate of Participation
To obtain a Certificate of Participation, students must attend 80% of course contact hours and pass from a short online assessment.
3. Certificate of Achievement
To obtain a Certificate of Achievement, students must:
- attend 80% of course contact hours;
- pass from short online assessment
- pass from a project
Language: Participants must have a primary level understanding of Maltese and English.
Digital: Participants must know how to access the internet and use office suites.