The course is intended to form and support adults who wish to become better acquainted with the basic tenets of the Catholic Faith, in view of their service to the Christian communities.
The introductory study unit (Module 1), will introduce participants to the basic theological notions underlying pastoral ministry. These include fundamental scriptural, dogmatic, ecclesiological and ethical concepts guiding the evangelising mission of the Church.
The second study unit (Module 2), will facilitate the application of such theological notions to the practical field of catechesis. The participants who complete this course will have the basic knowledge and skills required to serve as catechetical ministers
Want to learn more about this course? You can now watch the introductory webinar held on the 8th July 2021.
Adults who wish to serve as cathecists in their Christian communities.
Modules:
| Faith foundations for ministry: basic themes | 4 ECTS |
| Catechetical Minsitry | 6 ECTS |
This course is held on Tuesdays at 18:30-20:30, with alternating sessions of in-person meetings and online sessions.
Calendar:
Module 1 – Faith foundations for ministry: basic themes
Mode of Delivery: In person
| 19/10/2021 | Il-Missjoni tiegħi, il-vokazzjoni tiegħi |
| 02/11/2021 | Il-Fidi u r-Rivelazzjoni + Il-Bniedem: Misteru li jiżviluppa tul it-triq tal-ħajja |
| 16/11/2021 | Introduzzjoni Ġenerali għall-Kotba Mqaddsa |
| 30/11/2021 | Il-Kelma ta’ Alla: Skrittura, Tradizzjoni u Maġisteru |
| 14/12/2021 | Skrittura: Ħidma ta’ Alla u l-bniedem |
| 18/01/2022 | Alla ta’ Ġesù Kristu |
| 15/02/2022 | Il-Knisja, bennejja tas-Saltna |
| 08/03/2022 | Il-ħidma tal-Ispirtu s-Santu: Spiritwalità u dixxipulat |
| 22/03/2022 | Sagramenti u Liturġija |
| 05/04/2022 | It-Tagħlim Soċjali tal-Knisja |
| 03/05/2022 | Morali u Virtujiet |
Module 2 – Catechetical Ministry
Mode of Delivery: Online
| 26/10/2021 | L-Identità tal-Katekeżi |
| 09/11/2021 | Il-Katekist u r-rwol tiegħu fil-Knisja |
| 23/11/2021 | Alla huwa mħabba. It-Testment il-Qadim. Pedagoġija ta’ Alla |
| 07/12/2021 | Ġesú salvatur. Il-pedagoġija ta’ Ġesú |
| 11/01/2022 | Aspetti diversi tal-Katekeżi |
| 25/01/2022 | Il-Lingwaġġi tal-Katekeżi |
| 05/02/2022 | SEMINAR – L-għarfien tal-persuni li se nakkumpanjaw. Perspettivi soċjoloġiċi u psikoloġiċi. |
| 08/02/2022 | Il-Katekeżi u l-Liturġija |
| 22/02/2022 | L-Ispirtwalità tal-katekist |
| 15/03/2022 | Il-katekeżi għal tfal u adolexxenti b’kundizzjonijiet varji |
| 29/03/2022 | L-Inizjazzjoni Nisranija u l-Katekeżi għall-Adulti |
| 26/04/2022 | Lesson planning |
| 10/05/2022 | Safeguarding good practices |
| 20/05/2022 | SEMINAR – L-era diġitali u l-katekeżi: Aspetti Prattiċi |
| 24/05/2022 | Riżorsi li jistgħu jintużaw fil-laqgħat mat-tfal u adolexxenti |
Assessment:
Module 1: Written assignment
Module 2: Written and practical assignment 50% and a Reflective Journal 50%
Final Award: Award in Faith Foundations for Ministry
Duration: 1 year part-time (112 hours)
Certification: A sealed Certificate together with a Certificate supplement after successful* completion of the course
* To obtain a Certificate of Achievement a student must: attend a minimum of 70% of each module and Pass successfully the assignment
Every application will be considered on its individual merits. The Pastoral Formation Institute accepts a wide range of qualifications, and we always try to judge applications on the basis of academic potential. We do consider a very wide range of academic, vocational, and professional qualifications, as well as work and other appropriate experiences and skills.