Jubilee - Pilgrims of Hope

This course aims to help participants to prepare themselves and be able to prepare others for The Jubilee of 2025, centred around the theme of hope.

Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the biblical foundations of the words “jubilee,” “hope,” and “pilgrimage”. The course will delve into the teachings of Pope Benedict XVI and Pope Francis on the subject of hope. A dedicated session will be devoted to applying the concept of Jubilee in our contemporary context and understanding its relevance to the Church’s mission of Evangelisation.

If you are a registered pastoral worker with the Archdiocese of Malta, you can benefit from a 50% discount on this course. Start your application process as a pastoral worker on parrocci.knisja.mt/pfi

  • Pastoral Workers
  • Individuals interested to prepare for the jubilee

Target Audience Age: 18+

Lectures will take place on Mondays from 6:00pm to 8:00pm

DateSession
8th April 2024Introduction:
What does the word ‘Jubilee’ mean?
The Jubilee in Sacred Scriptures
15th April 2024Hope in the Old Testament
22nd April 2024Hope in the New Testament and in the first communities of the Church
29th April 2024What does the world ‘Pilgrimage’ mean?
The Pilgrimage in the Sacred Scriptures
13th May 2024 Hope in the writings of the Popes – Spe Salvi and the catechesis of Pope Francis
20th May 2024New Evangelisation and the Year of the Jubilee

This course has three exit certificate options:

Certificate of Attendance

The student will receive a Certificate of Attendance when attending a minimum 80% of all contact hours for this course. 

Certificate of Participation

The student will receive a Certificate of Participation when attending a minimum 80% of all contact hours for this course and pass from short multiple-choice exam.

Certificate of Achievement  

To obtain a Certificate of Achievement, students must:

  • attend a minimum 80% of all contact hours
  • pass from short multiple-choice exam
  • pass from written assessment

Language: Applicants must be fluent in English and have basic proficiency in Maltese.

Digital: Applicants must be digitally literate, especially on how to access the internet and use office suites.

 

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