Blended Learning

Learning which occurs when students engage partly through a Virtual Learning Environment (Moodle), where online delivery of content is available and delivered, and partly through attending in-person contact hours of formation; these physical lectures are delivered physically in a classroom with the presence of the lecturer and students. The ratio between online and face-to-face learning is decided by the Institute on the basis of the related pedagogical principles and the course`s requirements.

Sebħ 1 - Award in Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults (8/11/2024)

This short course is designed for employees and volunteers who work with children, young people, and vulnerable adults, or who handle their data. Participants will gain an understanding of the key principles of safeguarding and develop skills to create and maintain a safe environment for all individuals in their care.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  1. Familiarise themselves with safeguarding policies
  2. Understand legal obligations concerning child abuse
  3. Identify signs and symptoms of abuse
  4. Understand disclosures of abuse
  5. Identify core principles of safeguarding
  6. Practise professional boundaries effectively
  7. Know their legal obligations under the Protection of Minors (Registration) Act (2011) and the Minors Protection Act (2019)
  8. Recognise different types of abuse and poor practices
  9. Learn a standard response to disclosures of abuse
  10. Recognise signs of abuse
  11. Identify appropriate actions to take when concerned and understand who to approach for support
Course Duration in Hours: 5
Skill Level: Beginner

Sebħ 2 - Award in Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults (14/11/2024)

This short course is designed for employees and volunteers who work with children, young people, and vulnerable adults, or who handle their data. Participants will gain an understanding of the key principles of safeguarding and develop skills to create and maintain a safe environment for all individuals in their care.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  1. Familiarise themselves with safeguarding policies
  2. Understand legal obligations concerning child abuse
  3. Identify signs and symptoms of abuse
  4. Understand disclosures of abuse
  5. Identify core principles of safeguarding
  6. Practise professional boundaries effectively
  7. Know their legal obligations under the Protection of Minors (Registration) Act (2011) and the Minors Protection Act (2019)
  8. Recognise different types of abuse and poor practices
  9. Learn a standard response to disclosures of abuse
  10. Recognise signs of abuse
  11. Identify appropriate actions to take when concerned and understand who to approach for support
Course Duration in Hours: 5
Skill Level: Beginner

Preparing Catechists for the Christian Initiation of Adults

This course is designed to prepare committed Catholics to serve as catechists, guiding individuals on their journey toward full membership in the Catholic Church. Participants will learn how to accompany and support those discerning whether to join the Church, as well as newly baptized Catholics in their first months of initiation. The course will cover the key stages of the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA), from initial inquiry to the period of Mystagogy, ensuring catechists are equipped to share the teachings of the Church with clarity, compassion, and faithfulness.

Skill Level: Beginner

Award in Pastoral Care and Chaplaincy in Schools

Pastoral Care and Chaplaincy in Schools are considered bridges between faiths and cultures in the contemporary context. Those involved in this mission must be well prepared to effectively share the joy of the Gospel and its values within schools in today’s pluralistic society. This course provides participants with the knowledge and practical skills needed to enhance effective Pastoral Care and Chaplaincy in Schools. It assists participants in developing a range of essential skills for this ministry, including reflective, analytical, critical, and synthetic thinking, as well as leadership, collaboration, interpersonal communication, listening, planning, and implementation.

Skill Level: Beginner

CPD - Diakonia for Pastoral Workers (2024/2025)

L-għan ta' dan il-kors hu li jakkumpanja lil dawk l-individwi li qed jagħtu sehemom fid-Djakonija tal-parroċċa, sabiex jaqgħdu l-ministeru tagħhom mall-mixja tal-fidi tagħhom. Din is-sena ser nesploraw il-kunċett tal-'periferiji' fis-soċjeta' tal-lum, xi ħaġa li l-Papa Franġisku jitkellem ħafna dwara fit-tagħlim tiegħu. Il-partiċipanti ser jiksbu wkoll ħiliet bażiċi fuq kif wieħed għandu jindirizza l-problemi ta' saħħa mentali li jiltaqgħa magħhom. Dan ser isir anke billi nesploraw x'qed isir diġa sabiex jiġi indirizzati dawn il-problemi f'dan is-settur.

Skill Level: Beginner

DTP 1 - Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults

This short course will assist employees and volunteers who work with children and vulnerable adults or handle their data, to recognise the key principles of safeguarding and learn to create a safe environment for children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

The intended learning outcomes:

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

  1. familiarise themselves with safeguarding policies
  2. understand the legal obligations of child abuse
  3. Identify signs and symptoms of abuse
  4. know the disclosures of abuse
  5. Identify the principles of safeguarding
  6. practice professional boundaries
  7. know their legal obligations related to the Protection of Minors (Registration) Act (2011) and the Minors Protection Act (2019)
  8. learn about the different types of abuse and poor practice
  9. learn a standard response to a disclosure of abuse
  10. be able to recognise signs of abuse
  11. Identify the actions to take if you have a concern and who can help
Course Duration in Hours: 5
Skill Level: Beginner

Introduction to the Gospel of John

During this course, students will have the opportunity to delve into the Christology of the Fourth Gospel and the different related themes which emerge from the narrative when compared to the Synoptic Gospels. It will present the purpose, date, destination, and historical context in which this gospel was written and how it was used throughout the history of Church’s Dogma.

Skill Level: Beginner

Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults

This short course will assist employees and volunteers who work with children and vulnerable adults or handle their data, to recognise the key principles of safeguarding and learn to create a safe environment for children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

The intended learning outcomes:

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

  1. familiarise themselves with safeguarding policies
  2. understand the legal obligations of child abuse
  3. Identify signs and symptoms of abuse
  4. know the disclosures of abuse
  5. Identify the principles of safeguarding
  6. practice professional boundaries
  7. know their legal obligations related to the Protection of Minors (Registration) Act (2011) and the Minors Protection Act (2019)
  8. learn about the different types of abuse and poor practice
  9. learn a standard response to a disclosure of abuse
  10. be able to recognise signs of abuse
  11. Identify the actions to take if you have a concern and who can help
Course Duration in Hours: 5
Skill Level: Beginner

Award in Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults - Church Homes for the Elderly

This short course will assist employees and volunteers who work with vulnerable adults or handle their data, to recognise the key principles of safeguarding and learn to create a safe environment for vulnerable adults.

The intended learning outcomes:

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

  1. familiarise themselves with safeguarding policies
  2. identify signs and symptoms of abuse
  3. know the disclosures of abuse
  4. identify the principles of safeguarding
  5. practice professional boundaries
  6. learn about the different types of abuse and poor practice
  7. learn a standard response to a disclosure of abuse
  8. be able to recognise signs of abuse
  9. identify the actions to take if you have a concern and who can help
Course Duration in Hours: 5
Skill Level: Beginner