One must complete part 1 before applying for this part 2.
This blended course is designed to form and support catechists who seek to deepen their understanding of the fundamental tenets of the Catholic Faith in preparation for their service towards their parish. By the end of the course, participants will be familiar with the core theological concepts that underpin catechetical ministry and will be equipped with essential practical skills for effective service in this ministry.
Catechists who teach children and adolescents.
Target Audience Age: 18+
Module 3 – Catechetical Ministry for Children
These sessions will be held from 9:30am – 12:00pm
These sessions will be held at Archbishops’ Curia, Floriana
Date
Session
1st February 2025
Getting to Know Who We Are Accompanying
8th March 2025
Catechesis in The Digital Era: Practical Aspects
12th April 2025
Sacred Scripture
10th May 2025
The Moral and Social Teaching of the Church
Module 4 – Safeguarding Children & Vulnerable Adults
This module delves into the essential principles of safeguarding, focusing on creating safe environments for children, young people, and vulnerable adults. By the module’s conclusion, students will be well-versed in safeguarding policies, understand the core principles underlying safeguarding, and recognize various types of abuse along with their signs and symptoms. They will also learn how to handle disclosures of abuse, maintain professional boundaries, identify poor practices, and comprehend their legal obligations under the Protection of Minors (Registration) Act (2011) and the Minors Protection Act (2019).
This module will be offered in-person from February 2025.
This module can be applied for and completed on its own. If you wish to take this module separately from Introduction to Catechetical Ministry, please apply here: https://pfi.edu.mt/course/safeguarding/.
This course has two exit certificate options:
Certificate of Participation
attend all in-person seminars;
pass short multiple-choice online exams, where applicable
2. Certificate of Achievement
To obtain a Certificate of Achievement, students need to:
attend all in-person seminars;
pass the short multiple-choice online exams, where applicable
and successfully complete a written assignment, where applicable
Teaching Institution/s: Pastoral Formation Institute in collaboration with Lifelong Catechesis, and Safeguarding Commission
Complete part 1 of 2 of Introduction to Catechetical Ministry.
Digital competences:
Applicants are required to have basic computer literacy, mainly how to access and use an internet browser and use a word processor
Language competences:
The student is required to have at least primary school level of Maltese and English.
Exemptions
Applicants who have an Award in Safeguarding Children & Vulnerable Adults are exempt from Module 4 – Safeguarding Children & Vulnerable Adults. Applicants are required to send a copy of their qualifications to [email protected] upon application. A formal email is sent to applicants once the qualifications are reviewed.
