The aim of this course is to ensure that pastoral operators who offer their service in the diaconia sector remain aware of new emerging realities in the field.
The topics chosen for this year were priorities indicated by the parish priests themselves. The course offers both input from professionals working in the field, as well as space for the participants themselves to discuss. In addition, this short course helps the participants to become equipped with essential knowledge, skills, and attitudes which are crucial to offering a good service in today’s world.
- Pastoral operators, staff, or volunteers who work in a parish, diocesan or lay;
- Persons who listen and accompany colleagues and friends on a regular basis at their workplace, within their family, etc;
- Pastoral workers, volunteers, or those who are in contact with persons or families in need, or those who visit residential homes.
Target Audience Age: 18+
Below please find this year`s programme. We are aware that some of you might have recurrent commitments on Tuesdays. Keep this in mind, the meetings are offered on the last Tuesday or Thursday of the month. Thus, giving a chance to those who cannot attend on Tuesday the opportunity to attend the Thursday meetings instead.
The in-person meetings will be held in various parishes, in order to take the opportunity to meet different communities and their realities. We appreciate and are thankful for the effort each parish makes in order to have a representative present for every meeting.
Tuesdays & Thursday
| Dates | Session Title | Speaker | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th October 2022 | Djakonija ħidma ta Żvilupp fil-Komunita | Catherine Fleri Soler | Iklin Parish |
| 29th November 2022 | Id-Djakonija fil-Parroċċa – Komunita’ ta’ Fidi li twassal il-messaġġ tal-Vanġelu lill-hinn | Prof Rev Salvu Chircop | Dar Ommna Marija, Siggiewi |
| 26th January 2023 | Support Emozzjonali fil-Komunita | Mr Joseph Pellicano | Marsaskala Parish |
| 28th February 2023 | L-iSkola bħala kollaboratur importanti tal-ħidma tad-djakonija fil-parrocca | Sr Teresa Tonna | TBA |
| 30th March 2023 | Ngħinu lil min nixtiequ jinbidel imma mingħajr ma nipprovaw nibdluh aħna | Dr Anna Vella | TBA |
| 25th April 2023 | Kif jistgħu jkomplu fil-parroċċi tagħna | Esperjenzi ta volontarjat Internazzjonali | TBA |
| 25th May 2023 | 2 inizzjattivi f’parroċċa lokali u oħra internazzjonali | Komunita li tisma’: Tilqa, u Tippromwovi l-fejqan | TBA |
| 27th June 2023 | Il-ħidma tad-djakonija fil-parroċċa, u dik fost iż-żghażagħ jistgħu joqorbu għall-ġid tal-komunita? | Benjamin Flores Martin | TBA |
Certification:
This course has two exit certificate options:
- Certificate of Attendance
To obtain a Certificate of Attendance, students must attend all the course contact hours.
2. Certificate of Participation
To obtain a Certificate of Participation, students must attend all the contact hours and pass the short multiple-choice online exam (one after each session).
Teaching Institution: Pastoral Formation Institute
Awarding Institution: Pastoral Formation Institute
Qualifications: 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.