Living Beyond Sunday

Our relationship with God extends beyond the confines of our parish church once we depart after Sunday Mass. “The mass is ended, go in peace” serves as an exhortation for what we receive during Mass to transform not just our hearts, but also our families, homes, and schools into welcoming places to encounter Christ.

However, we all know that this isn’t always easy; in fact, it can be quite challenging at times. Life is often busy and filled with distractions, making it easy to lose sight of our purpose: nurturing saints. Pope Francis refers to these saints as ‘next-door neighbours’ – “a holiness found in our next-door neighbours, those who, living in our midst, reflect God’s presence.” This concept applies primarily to our families but also extends to our schools, parishes, and catechism centers, among others.

In our new course, ‘Living Beyond Sunday’, we aim to provide ideas to help parents and all those working with children create an environment where encounters with God are frequent. It explores how to foster holiness in life’s the ordinary moments, beginning with spiritual pedagogy and then offering practical ways to implement these ideas. With a bit of creativity, effort, and adaptation, we believe it’s possible to make the experiences we have during liturgy appealing, meaningful, and impactful for children.

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.