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Introduction to the Ministry of the Word

13/02/2025

Photo credit: Archdiocese of Malta – Mr Ian Noel Pace

This course is eligible for the Get Formed! scheme, allowing students to reclaim 70% of their course fees upon completion. For more information, visit: https://pfi.edu.mt/get-formed/.

This course is designed for individuals serving as lectors in their parishes or churches, equipping them to be today’s prophets who proclaim God’s Word with reverence and understanding. It begins with an introduction to the Holy Scriptures, offering a comprehensive overview. Participants will learn to identify different types of texts, such as letters, commands, and narratives, and how to effectively communicate these in their ministry.

The course also explores the use of the Lectionary, deepening participants’ understanding of its structure and purpose in liturgical settings. Lectors will receive guidance on praying with the Holy Scriptures, enriching their spiritual lives and enhancing their ability to proclaim the Word.

Additionally, the course includes training in public speaking, enabling participants to deliver Scripture readings with confidence, clarity, and conviction.

All those involved in the ministry of the Word.

Target Audience Age: 18+

This course consists of four (4) pre-recorded lectures that can be watched on the Moodle platform at a time and pace of your choosing. After viewing the pre-recorded lectures, a practical in-person seminar will take place.

Date and TimeSessionMode of DeliveryVenue
–Introduction to the Holy ScripturesPre-Recorded Lecture–
–Isaiah 55, 10-11Pre-Recorded Lecture–
–The Bible as a means of PrayerPre-Recorded Lecture–
–Public speaking skillsPre-Recorded Lecture–
TBCIn-person Seminar – The Centrality of the Word of God in the LiturgyIn-personTa’ Mlit Pastoral Centre, Mosta

This course has two exit certificate options:

1. Certificate of Attendance

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

2. Certificate of Participation

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

Language: Applicants must be proficient in both Maltese and English.

Digital: Applicants must be able to access the internet.

Getting to Know Bible as a Parent for Ta’ Mlit Pastoral Zone

28/01/2025

This toolkit for parents consists of a series of pre-recorded sessions designed to assist parents whose children are attending catechism classes. It helps them to better understand the Bible, grasp basic themes related to the Holy Scriptures, learn how to pray, and pass on the faith with the help of the Bible, while also exploring the central role of the Word of God in the Church’s liturgy. Participants will also be provided with suggestions for additional resources.

Parents/guardians whose children are attending catechism classes at Ta’ Mlit Pastoral Zone

Target Audience Age: 18+

This toolkit consists of four (4) pre-recorded lectures that can be watched on the Moodle platform at a time and pace of your choosing. After viewing the pre-recorded lectures, a practical seminar will take place.

Date and TimeSessionMode of DeliveryVenue
–Introduction – What is the Bible?Pre-Recorded Lecture–
–Transmitting the Faith as a ParentPre-Recorded Lecture–
–How to Pray Using the Bible with Your ChildrenPre-Recorded Lecture–
–The Central Place of Holy Scripture in the LiturgyPre-Recorded Lecture–

Introduction to the Ministry of the Word for Attard Parish

08/01/2025

Photo credit: Archdiocese of Malta – Mr Ian Noel Pace

This course is designed for individuals serving as lectors in their parishes or churches, equipping them to be today’s prophets who proclaim God’s Word with reverence and understanding. It begins with an introduction to the Holy Scriptures, offering a comprehensive overview. Participants will learn to identify different types of texts, such as letters, commands, and narratives, and how to effectively communicate these in their ministry.

The course also explores the use of the Lectionary, deepening participants’ understanding of its structure and purpose in liturgical settings. Lectors will receive guidance on praying with the Holy Scriptures, enriching their spiritual lives and enhancing their ability to proclaim the Word.

Additionally, the course includes training in public speaking, enabling participants to deliver Scripture readings with confidence, clarity, and conviction.

Lectors who serve in Attard parish

Target Audience Age: 18+

This course consists of four (4) pre-recorded lectures that can be watched on the Moodle platform at a time and pace of your choosing. After viewing the pre-recorded lectures, a practical in-person seminar will take place.

Date and TimeSessionMode of DeliveryVenue
–Introduction to the Holy ScripturesPre-Recorded Lecture–
–Isaiah 55, 10-11Pre-Recorded Lecture–
–The Bible as a means of PrayerPre-Recorded Lecture–
–Public speaking skillsPre-Recorded Lecture–
24th February 2025 6:30pm – 8:30pmSeminar – The Centrality of the Word of God in the LiturgyIn-personAttard Parish Centre

If you are not conversant with the use of computers, Attard Parish will hold in-person sessions to watch the pre-recorded videos together as per below schedule. Kindly indicate this in the delivery preference section of the application form below.

Date and TimeSessionMode of DeliveryVenue
29th January 2025
7:00pm – 8:15pm		Introduction to the Holy ScripturesWatch pre-recorded lecture in-personAttard Parish Centre
5th February 2025
7:00pm – 8:15pm		Isaiah 55, 10-11Watch pre-recorded lecture in-personAttard Parish Centre
19th February 2025
7:00pm – 8:15pm		The Bible as a means of Prayer
Public speaking skills		Watch pre-recorded lecture in-personAttard Parish Centre
24th February 2025 6:30pm – 8:30pmSeminar – The Centrality of the Word of God in the LiturgyIn-personAttard Parish Centre

Getting to Know Bible as a Parent for Attard Parish

08/01/2025

This toolkit for parents consists of a series of pre-recorded sessions designed to assist parents whose children are attending catechism classes. It helps them to better understand the Bible, grasp basic themes related to the Holy Scriptures, learn how to pray, and pass on the faith with the help of the Bible, while also exploring the central role of the Word of God in the Church’s liturgy. Participants will also be provided with suggestions for additional resources.

Attard parents whose children are attending catechism classes

Target Audience Age: 18+

This toolkit consists of four (4) pre-recorded lectures that can be watched on the Moodle platform at a time and pace of your choosing. After viewing the pre-recorded lectures, a practical seminar will take place.

Date and TimeSessionMode of DeliveryVenue
–Introduction – What is the Bible?Pre-Recorded Lecture–
–Transmitting the Faith as a ParentPre-Recorded Lecture–
–How to Pray Using the Bible with Your ChildrenPre-Recorded Lecture–
–The Central Place of Holy Scripture in the LiturgyPre-Recorded Lecture–

The Sacrament of Baptism for Attard Parish

08/01/2025

This course is aimed at parents who choose to baptize their child. They will be invited to follow this course from the comfort of their home. Firstly, they will learn about the theology of baptism and what baptism entails. They will then proceed to go through the rite of baptism, understanding its various moments so that during the celebration, they will have a deeper understanding of the process. Finally, these parents will be given suggestions on how to live out the baptismal promises within their family.

New parents of Attard Parish

Target Audience Age: 18+

The course will be delivered online through a series of recorded videos accessible on our VLE platform.

SessionTheme
Session 1The Theology of Baptism – What is Baptism?
Session 2The Rite of Baptism
Session 3Living out the promises of Baptism

This course has one exit certificate options: 

  1. Certificate of Attendance

The student will receive a Certificate of Attendance when watching all recorded lectures available on VLE platform.

Awarding Institution: Pastoral Formation Institute

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

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

Getting to Know Bible as a Parent for Iklin Parish

10/10/2024   Iklin Parish Centre

This toolkit for parents consists of a series of pre-recorded sessions designed to assist parents whose children are attending catechism classes. It helps them to better understand the Bible, grasp basic themes related to the Holy Scriptures, learn how to pray, and pass on the faith with the help of the Bible, while also exploring the central role of the Word of God in the Church’s liturgy. Participants will also be provided with suggestions for additional resources.

Iklin parents whose children are attending catechism classes

Target Audience Age: 18+

This toolkit consists of four (4) pre-recorded lectures that can be watched on the Moodle platform at a time and pace of your choosing. After viewing the pre-recorded lectures, a practical seminar will take place.

Date and TimeSessionMode of DeliveryVenue
–Introduction – What is the Bible?Pre-Recorded Lecture–
–Transmitting the Faith as a ParentPre-Recorded Lecture–
–How to Pray Using the Bible with Your ChildrenPre-Recorded Lecture–
–The Central Place of Holy Scripture in the LiturgyPre-Recorded Lecture–
26th January 2025
9:30am – 11:00am		Practical SeminarIn-personIklin Parish Centre

The Sacrament of Baptism

08/10/2024

This course is aimed at parents who choose to baptize their child. They will be invited to follow this course from the comfort of their home. Firstly, they will learn about the theology of baptism and what baptism entails. They will then proceed to go through the rite of baptism, understanding its various moments so that during the celebration, they will have a deeper understanding of the process. Finally, these parents will be given suggestions on how to live out the baptismal promises within their family.

New parents

Target Audience Age: 18+

The course will be delivered online through a series of recorded videos accessible on our VLE platform.

SessionTheme
Session 1The Theology of Baptism – What is Baptism?
Session 2The Rite of Baptism
Session 3Living out the promises of Baptism

This course has one exit certificate options: 

  1. Certificate of Attendance

The student will receive a Certificate of Attendance when watching all recorded lectures available on VLE platform.

Awarding Institution: Pastoral Formation Institute

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

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