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No One Gets Left Behind

13/05/2025

Imagine a faith community where every young person—regardless of their abilities—feels seen, valued, and truly part of something bigger. No One Gets Left Behind is more than just a seminar; it’s a call to action for youth leaders, animators, and catechists who want to build vibrant, inclusive communities of faith.

As we journey alongside children, adolescents, and young people with different intellectual abilities, we are challenged to grow—to listen, to learn, and to share what works. These seminars will help us deepen our understanding, exchange experiences and best practices, and ultimately become better at communicating the truth of the Gospel in a way that resonates with everyone.

The words No One Gets Left Behind aren’t just a title; they’re a mission. In our parishes, communities, and groups, we are called to welcome each person as a vital part of the body of Christ. When we create spaces where everyone can belong, participate, and flourish, our communities become stronger, more joyful, and more alive in faith.

 

Through meaningful discussions, real-life stories, and hands-on strategies, these free seminars will equip us to lead with greater empathy and effectiveness—so that no one is ever excluded or overlooked.

📍 Join us for the second session:

St John’s Hall, Archbishop’s Curia, Floriana

31st May 2025

9 am to 12 pm

If you’re passionate about making a difference, we invite you to be part of this journey. Take the next step towards building a more inclusive Church, and register now:

Please note that these seminars will be delivered in Maltese. By completing this form, you are only confirming your application for the second session (31st May 2025).

Let’s do this together—because in our ministry,

No One gets left behind.

 

 

Lejn il-Ġublew

04/03/2025

Kemm storbju, kemm ġenn, għajjejt!

Ħafna drabi, hekk ngħidu meta l-ġenn tal-ħajja jaħkimna. Donna ninsew dak li lilna jiċċentrana, u nispiccaw inħallu s-sitwazzjonijiet jgħejjuna flok niftakru f’dak li hu t-Tama tagħna.

 

Fir-Randan tajjeb li inti ukoll issib ftit ħin u tieqaf ftit għal-kwiet.

 

F’dan l-irtir ta nofs ta’ nhar ser inkunu qed nistednuk tieqaf magħna u naraw xi tfisser il-ħniena li Ġesu jixtieq joffrilna. Il-Ġublew huwa mument fejn il-ħniena ta’ Alla nistgħu ngħixuha u niċellebrawha llkoll flimkien. Waqt l-irtir ser nesploraw ukoll kif għandek tipprepara għall-pellegrinag tiegħek personali matul dan ir-Randan u anke jekk forsi ser tgħamel il-pellegrinag f’Ruma.

Choose your lunch option:

Deadline for lunch options is 29th March.

ItemIngredients
Chicken Pesto Ciabatta (€9.00):Green pesto base, rocket leaves, tomatoes, chicken, shredded parmesan. 782kcal / 86g C / 50g P / 26g F
Greek Melt Ciabatta (€8.50):Homemade hummus, rocket leaves, tomatoes, kalamata olives, cucumbers, feta, and balsamic vinaigrette. ( Vegetarian). 713kcal / 96g C / 22g P / 29g F
Tuna Feta Wrap (€9.00):Lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, kalamata olives, tuna, feta, balsamic vinaigrette 633kcal / 46g C / 37g P / 34g F
Buffalo Chicken Wrap (€9.00):Bulgur, lettuce, tomatoes, corn, chicken, feta, crispy onions, spicy ranch dressing. 668kcal / 62g C / 43g P / 29g F
Beet It Salad (€9.60):Kale, cherry tomatoes, carrots, red cabbage, sweet potatoes, roasted beetroot, honey mango dressing, feta, cashew, power seeds. (Gluten free – Vegetarian). 452kcal / 35g C / 13g P / 24g F
Chicken Cashew Salad (€10.00):Quinoa, lettuce, cherry tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers, edamame, chicken, hoisin dressing, cashews, black sesame seeds ( Gluten free – Lactose free). 503kcal / 54g C / 43g P / 14g F

No One Gets Left Behind

14/02/2025

Imagine a faith community where every young person—regardless of their abilities—feels seen, valued, and truly part of something bigger. No One Gets Left Behind is more than just a seminar; it’s a call to action for youth leaders, animators, and catechists who want to build vibrant, inclusive communities of faith.

As we journey alongside children, adolescents, and young people with different intellectual abilities, we are challenged to grow—to listen, to learn, and to share what works. These seminars will help us deepen our understanding, exchange experiences and best practices, and ultimately become better at communicating the truth of the Gospel in a way that resonates with everyone.

The words No One Gets Left Behind aren’t just a title; they’re a mission. In our parishes, communities, and groups, we are called to welcome each person as a vital part of the body of Christ. When we create spaces where everyone can belong, participate, and flourish, our communities become stronger, more joyful, and more alive in faith.

Through meaningful discussions, real-life stories, and hands-on strategies, these free seminars will equip us to lead with greater empathy and effectiveness—so that no one is ever excluded or overlooked.

📍 Join us:

St John’s Hall, Archbishop’s Curia, Floriana

15th March and 17th May 2025

9 am to 12 pm

If you’re passionate about making a difference, we invite you to be part of this journey. Take the next step towards building a more inclusive Church, and register now:

Please note that these seminars will be delivered in Maltese. By completing this form, you are only confirming your application for the first session (15th March 2025).

Let’s do this together—because in our ministry,

No One gets left behind.

Ismagħni

13/02/2025

An Evening of Listening & Sharing

The Church isn’t just a building—it’s us, journeying together. And to walk together, we need to listen to one another.

Following the Synod on Synodality, we’re inviting you to a casual yet meaningful evening of sharing and reflection. No long speeches—just honest conversations about where the Church stands in today’s world and where we’re headed.

📅 When? 26th February 2025
⏰ What time? 7:00 PM
📍 Where? Archbishop’s Curia, Floriana

Come, share your thoughts, hear different perspectives, and be part of something bigger. Your voice matters. Let’s keep the conversation going—together.

See you there! 😊

Ecumenical Week of Prayer

17/01/2025

Every year, between Ascension Day and Pentecost, Christians from all over the world come together in prayer, hoping for greater unity among us all. This year, the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity runs from the 18th to the 25th of January, with the theme: “Do you believe this?” (Jn 11:26).

What makes this year extra special is that the Week of Prayer overlaps with the Jubilee of Hope and the Holy Year. As part of the celebrations, we’re joining our Christian brothers and sisters for a Diocesan Ecumenical Service on

Friday, 24th January 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at the Archpriest’s Church in Siġġiewi.

There’s a lovely reason this parish was chosen. This year marks the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea (325), and tradition tells us that the ecumenical saint, St Nicholas of Myra, was part of that very council.

If you’d like to take part in this week of prayer, you can use the booklets below. There’s a Maltese version created by the Maltese Diocesan Ecumenical Council, or you can check out the international English version, put together by the Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity and the World Council of Churches’ Commission on Faith and Order.

Maltese Booklet
English Booklet

Katekeżi bi preparazzjoni għall-Ġublew – Pellegrini ta’ Tama

15/01/2025
Zghazagh ta Tama, seminars. Katekezi bi thejjija ghal Gublew

Il-Ġublew beda, u l-bibien infetħu!


Iżda faċilment tgħaddi din is-sena u ma nsibux ftit ħin u nirefflettu fuq din il-ġrajja li sseħħ kull 25 sena.  Il-Ġublew huwa opportunità, għalik u għalija li nesperjenzaw l-imħabba u l-ħniena infita ta’ Alla.


Il-Ġublew – Pelligrini ta’ Tama, mhix biss esperjenza għal min jista’ jattendi xi avveniment f’Ruma, imma hija esperjenza li hija miftuħa għal kullħad, inkluż għalik.

Flimkien nixtiequ ngħixu vjaġġ żgħir sabiex dan il-Ġublew ngħarfu x’jista’ jfisser għalina. B’żewġ katekeżijiet u rtir ta’ nofs ta’ nhar, ser nesploraw kif dan il-Ġublew, jista’ jfisser Tama, imħabba u ħniena għalik ukoll, u kif Alla jixtieqek li twassal din it-tama li inti irċevejt lil oħrajn.

Aħna Pellegrini

l-Ġimgħa 28 ta’ Frar | 7PM

Knisja ta’ Santa Barbara Kappuċċini, Kalkara

Fr Matthew pulis

Il-pellegrin iterraq minn post għall-ieħor sakemm jasal fid-destinazzjoni tiegħu. Il-Papa qed jistedinna nkunu pellegrini ta tama. Xi jfisser dan? U f’liema toroq ser jeħodna?

Lejn il-Ġublew

Is-Sibt 5 ta’ April | 9AM | Is-Seminarju, ir-Rabat

Fr Jethro Bajada & Br Ryan Dalli

Ħafna drabi, fil-ġenn tal-ħajja, ninsew dak li jiċċentrana u nħallu s-sitwazzjonijiet jgħejjuna. Matul dan l-irtir ta’ nofs ta’ nhar, ser nieqfu biex flimkien nesploraw il-ħniena li Ġesu’ jixtieq joffrilna. Il-Ġublew hu mument biex ngħixu niċċelebraw il-ħniena ta’ Alla. Se niskopru wkoll kif nistgħu nippreparaw għall-pellegrinaġġ personali tagħna kemm matul ir-Randan kif ukoll f’Ruma.

It-Tama Tagħna

l-Ġimgħa 24 ta’ Jannar | 7PM | Knisja tal-Ibraġ

Fr Jean-Claude Schembri

Hemm ħafna affarijiet li jokkupaw ħsibijietna, spiss ninħlew newdnu, u ninkwetaw dwar sitwazzjonijiet li ngħixu. Iżda fil-fond tal-qalb tagħna nafu li teżisti t-tama. Flimkien, waqt din il-katekeżi ser nesploraw, mhux x’inhi it-tama, imma min hu!

Żgħażagħ ta’ Tama

06/11/2024

We’re excited to invite all young people to this year’s World Youth Day diocesan celebration, Żgħażagħ ta’ Tama, on 

Saturday, 23rd November at 8pm at the Church of St. Dominic and the Blessed Virgin in Rabat!

This year’s theme centers on Hope, and we’ll be reflecting on the lives of four young people who embodied hope in their lives and inspire us to do the same. Fr. Roderick Baldacchino will lead a moment of reflection, followed by a time of prayer to strengthen our own commitment to living in hope.
 
Afterward, we’ll gather for fellowship and light refreshments – a chance to connect and share with each other in a relaxed setting.
 
To help us with planning, we kindly ask that youth groups and individuals wishing to attend fill out the registration form. For youth groups, an estimated count is sufficient. This will help us arrange adequate catering for everyone.
 

Register Now!

Welcome to the official Pilgrims of Hope – Youth Page.  

30/10/2024

This year, young people from all over the world will gather in Rome to celebrate a special occasion filled with faith, unity, and hope, the Jubilee – Pilgrims of Hope. This is a great opportunity to experience the vibrant diverse life of the Catholic Church, meet fellow pilgrims, and embark on a journey of spiritual renewal.

The Dicastery for Evangelisation, the organisers for the Jubilee in Rome next year are offering a number of packages which will cater for all your diverse needs.

The Jubilee of Young People will be held 28th July – 3rd August 2025 in Rome. Young people between the ages of 18 and 35 are being invited to Rome.

We invite you to be a part of these joyous celebrations together with other Maltese pilgrims.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to reconnect with your faith, meet other young Catholics, and immerse yourself in a dynamic, fun, spiritual atmosphere, then we invite you to join the Jubilee of Young people, part of the Jubilee, Pilgrims of Hope celebrations in Rome.

This is more than a holiday with your friends—it’s a chance to grow, reflect, and be inspired to carry the message of the Gospel courageously. Throughout the experience you will have the opportunity to discover your faith, receive the sacrament of reconciliation, walk through one or more of the Holy doors, and other events such as concerts and gatherings, and the chance to see Pope Francis as the Jubilee Vigil in Tor Vergata.

Check out our range of packages below and find the one that suits your journey!

Register Here

The official deadline for registration of Maltese pilgrims to the Jubilee of Young is

9th of March 2025.

MCYN is organising optional catechesis sessions during our time in Rome, and we’ve got something special lined up for you. These sessions will be walking tours, visiting chosen sites that reflect a common theme and historical importance in Jubilees. On these tours, we’ll explore cultural, historical, and religious themes connected to our Jubilee 2025 celebration in Rome, focusing particularly on hope and salvation in the cross.

You can join us for both tours or pick the one that interests you most. We’ll visit fascinating and significant pilgrimage sites, with moments for prayer, reflection, and insights into the concept of pilgrimage of hope in Jubilee Rome.

Tour 1: Echoes of the Martyrs – 30th July 2025

This tour focuses on saints and martyrs of the early church who emulated Christ in their suffering, highlighting the journey of hope from sacrifice to resurrection.

Tour 2: Rome’s Silent Witnesses – 31st July 2025

We’ll delve into the theme of hope and salvation in the cross, exploring Rome as the city of martyrs and pilgrims.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to deepen your faith and experience Rome’s rich heritage in a meaningful way.

Register Here

Package A1

from dinner on July 28 to lunch on August 3

Includes:

    • Lodging at parishes or gyms and breakfast at the facility
    • 10 meal tickets worth €10 each
    • Box-lunch: dinner August 2, breakfast and lunch August 3
    • Weekly ticket for city transportation (Metro and city buses)
    • Insurance
    • Pilgrim Kit (bag, safari hat, 2 t-shirts, recycled plastic bottle, rosary-bracelet, bandana)

220€

Package A1+27

from dinner on July 27 to lunch on August 3

Includes:

    • Lodging at parishes or gyms and breakfast at the facility
    • 10 meal tickets worth €10 each
    • Box-lunch: dinner August 2, breakfast and lunch August 3
    • Weekly ticket for city transportation (Metro and city buses)
    • Insurance
    • Pilgrim Kit (bag, safari hat, 2 t-shirts, recycled plastic bottle, rosary-bracelet, bandana)

Additional:

  • Two meal tickets worth €10 each
  • One night and one breakfast in lodging

250€

Package A1+4

from dinner on July 28 to lunch on August 4

Includes:

    • Lodging at parishes or gyms and breakfast at the facility
    • 10 meal tickets worth €10 each
    • Box-lunch: dinner August 2, breakfast and lunch August 3
    • Weekly ticket for city transportation (Metro and city buses)
    • Insurance
    • Pilgrim Kit (bag, safari hat, 2 t-shirts, recycled plastic bottle, rosary-bracelet, bandana)

Additional:

  • Two meal tickets worth €10 each
  • One night and one breakfast in lodging

250€

Package A2

from dinner on July 28 to lunch on August 3

Includes:

    • 10 meal tickets worth €10 each
    • Box-lunch: dinner August 2, breakfast and lunch August 3
    • Weekly ticket for city transportation (Metro and city buses)
    • Insurance
    • Pilgrim Kit (bag, safari hat, 2 t-shirts, recycled plastic bottle, rosary-bracelet, bandana)

180€

Package A3

from dinner on July 28 to lunch on August 3

Includes:

    • Lodging at parishes or gyms and breakfast at the facility
    • Box-lunch: dinner August 2, breakfast and lunch August 3
    • Weekly ticket for city transportation (Metro and city buses)
    • Insurance
    • Pilgrim Kit (bag, safari hat, 2 t-shirts, recycled plastic bottle, rosary-bracelet, bandana)

130€

Package A4

from dinner on July 28 to lunch on August 3

Includes:

    • Box-lunch: dinner August 2, breakfast and lunch August 3
    • Weekly ticket for city transportation (Metro and city buses)
    • Insurance
    • Pilgrim Kit (bag, safari hat, 2 t-shirts, recycled plastic bottle, rosary-bracelet, bandana)

90€

Package B

from dinner on August 1 to lunch on August 3

Includes:

    • One night’s lodging at parishes or gyms and breakfast
    • 2 meal tickets worth €10 each
    • Box-lunch: dinner August 2, breakfast and lunch August 3
    • 72h ticket for city transportation (Metro and city buses)
    • Insurance
    • Pilgrim Kit (bag, safari hat, 2 t-shirts, recycled plastic bottle, rosary-bracelet, bandana)

100€

Package B+4

Valid from the dinner on August 1 to lunch on August 4

Includes:

    • One night’s lodging at parishes or gyms and breakfast
    • 2 meal tickets worth €10 each
    • Box-lunch: dinner August 2, breakfast and lunch August 3
    • 72h ticket for city transportation (Metro and city buses)
    • Insurance
    • Pilgrim Kit (bag, safari hat, 2 t-shirts, recycled plastic bottle, rosary-bracelet, bandana)

Additional:

  • One night’s lodging at parishes or gyms and breakfast
  • Two meal tickets worth €10 each

130€

Package C

Vigil and Mass

Includes:

    • Box-lunch: dinner August 2, breakfast and lunch August 3
    • Insurance
    • Pilgrim Kit (bag, safari hat, 2 t-shirts, recycled plastic bottle, rosary-bracelet, bandana)

35€

Before booking we invite you to consider the following:
    1. MCYN will not be responsible for flight arrangements. Please note that the prices listed above do not include the cost of flights.
    2. Transport tickets in the packages do not apply for airport transfers.
    3. Minors and accompanying adults. Please remember that MCYN, and the Archdiocese of Malta, cannot be held responsible for any minors being taken to Rome. We are only facilitating the ticket purchases. Please be sure to collect the necessary consent forms, and make sure to have enough accompanying adults per minors. We strongly advise you to speak to the Safeguarding Commission to assess any concerns you may have prior to traveling. You can download the official Jubilee parental consent form; however, we do encourage you to create your own, just in case you should wish to add any other consents.
    4. Lodging mentioned in the packages is listed as parishes and gyms. This would mean that the teenagers and leaders will probably have to sleep on floors, therefore you would need to bring up your own sleeping bag and mats. Since you are responsible for your young people, please make sure that your minors are well protected and that your safeguarding protocols are adhered to.  We also do not have any say on where your lodging will be, it could be close to the centre or on the outside of the city centre. You may also opt to find your own accommodation, if you intend to do so, we encourage you to look into this as soon as possible as prices are already going up.
    5.  We do not know what the ‘10-euro food ticket’ mean. This will be communicated to us at a later stage. However, from past experiences it most probably is pre-prepared food packs from various distributors. However, do consider seeing whether you may need additional food throughout the day, and especially if you would need to cater for any intolerances. Based on past experiences, the places who used to provide food for people with intolerances end up being further away from the areas you may be staying at.  Consider this factor when preparing your final costings.

The official deadline for registration of Maltese pilgrims to the Jubilee of Young is

9th of March 2025.

Registration Form:

 

Plexus 24 – Hear Hear

26/08/2024

Plexus is an annual conference organised by the Malta Catholic Youth Network, specifically designed for individuals engaged in youth and adolescent Catholic groups on our island.

Our goal at Plexus is to foster an environment where youth leaders can be empowered and enriched. We aim to provide a space for individuals, parishes and organisations to come together and share their experiences—celebrating the joyful moments and acknowledging the challenges. It’s a time to pause, reflect, and renew.

Central to Plexus is the opportunity to pray together: for each other, for the youth, and for the Church. This year’s theme, ‘Hear Hear,’ is a call to attune our ears to God and to the young people we are called to serve and accompany.

This year’s conference will take place on the 5th of October at Trident Park, where participants will also enjoy a shared lunch and coffee breaks.

The program includes four reflections, complemented by spiritual conversations in small groups. These sessions will encourage active participation, helping everyone to embrace the virtue of Hope as the Catholic Church soon embarks on the Jubilee of Hope.

Apply Now