Entities

‘Mumenti’: A podcast by Malta’s Catholic Action – Conversations bridging generations

28/03/2025

The Maltese Catholic Action recorded three podcasts as part of the Mumenti project, an intergenerational project funded by the Arts Council Malta. Each podcast features a young person from ŻAK leading the conversation and interviewing the three guests, who are of different ages and have diverse experiences within the Maltese Catholic Action and the Church.

The Mumenti project aimed to bring together current and former members of Maltese Catholic Action from different branches for interaction, learning, and discussion, along with creative and cultural experiences… Read more »

Lenten Retreat for Catechists

27/03/2025

The Ministry for Lifelong Catechesis is organising a retreat for catechists, led by Fr Gilbert Scicluna. During the retreat, participants will have the opportunity to reflect, pray, and share experiences that are essential to their ministry. Fr Gilbert will offer a reflection on how catechists can live their mission as Pilgrims of Hope, within the context of service and faith.

The retreat will end with the celebration of the Holy Mass… Read more »

No One Gets Left Behind: Seminar on neurodivergent youth inclusivity

25/03/2025

‘No One Gets Left Behind‘ is a two-part seminar series focused on how the Church can continue to foster inclusivity in its pastoral care for neurodivergent children, adolescents, and young people. The seminar was primarily aimed at catechists and young leaders serving in parishes.

Mrs. Giselle Pisani introduced the seminar with an introduction about what it means to be neurodivergent… Read more »

Lenten talks for SDC aspirants

17/03/2025

Teenagers aged 13 to 16 who attend the Society of Christian Doctrine Centres in Malta gathered at the DĦS Conference Centre from 13th to 15th March 2025 for their Lenten reflections, centred on the theme Fejn Int Sejjer? (Where are you headed?).

Meanwhile, those attending the SDC Centres in Gozo participated in similar talks held at various centres across the island… Read more »

Art and spirituality at The Oratories

06/03/2025   Jesuit Oratories, Valletta

Photo: Ian Noel Pace

During the Lenten period, The Oratories at The Jesuits Church Foundation are offering a cultural programme that brings together art, academia, and spirituality. The programme provides special focus on women as we celebrate female contributions to history, music, and religion.

The first event for March is a special musical collaboration with Opera Nova on Thursday, 6th March at 7:30pm… Read more »

‘I Have Called You Friends’ – weekend seminar for SDC candidates

18/02/2025

From Friday, February 14th, to Sunday, February 16th, 2025, a group of eight candidates in their first two years of formation participated in a weekend seminar titled “I Have Called You Friends” (John 15:15).

Led by SDC members, the sessions featured group activities, case studies, and film screenings. The candidates engaged in reflections and discussions on Christian discipleship and how to follow Jesus closely in life… Read more »

St George Preca – A Sign of Hope

14/02/2025

On the anniversary of the birth of St George Preca, on Wednesday, 12th February 2025, all the Society of Christian Doctrine members and candidates from across Malta gathered for a beautiful and prayerful celebration in the Auditorium at the SDC General House in Blata l-Bajda. They reflected on how St George Preca, through his work and writings, was, and remains, a sign of hope for the people of God… Read more »

Society of Christian Doctrine holds annual general meeting

11/02/2025

Between Saturday, 8th and Sunday, 9th February 2025, the Delegation of Malta and Gozo of the Society of Christian Doctrine (SDC) organised the AGM for the year 2025. Over these two days, the administrative report of the delegation for the year 2024 was discussed, while the Delegate of the Superior General shared a reflection on the way forward regarding the apostolate.

On Sunday morning, Mass was celebrated by Fr Kevin Schembri, the Ecclesiastical Assistant of the SDC… Read more »

PFI and Reményhír collaborate for Christian formation exchange

05/02/2025

Over the past months, Reményhír, a Hungarian organisation dedicated to mission work, reached out to the Pastoral Formation Institute (PFI) to exchange best practices in Christian adult formation. With 18 years of experience in training pastoral workers, Church personnel, and Christians seeking to deepen their faith, the Pastoral Formation Institute welcomed this collaboration.

In November 2024, PFI met with Reményhír’s core delegation. This gathering laid the groundwork for an Erasmus+ project, which took place from 20th to 23rd January 2025… Read more »

Bible & Beer tackles end-of-life decisions

04/02/2025

Earlier this January, the MSSP Oratory Youths hosted another Bible & Beer event, drawing a diverse and engaged audience of young adults eager to discuss one of the most profound and challenging topics of our time: Life and Death – Church and Ethics. The event provided a safe space where attendees could explore deep ethical, theological, and emotional questions surrounding end-of-life issues, guided by a panel of esteemed experts… Read more »