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.

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.
 

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.

Are you between 18 and 30 years of age
Want to understand more what we’re about
Want to meet the other participants of HopeGen

Join us at our Launch Event…Details 

 Register Here: https://hopegen.church.mt/launch-event/
 Date: 15th February 2024
Time: 18:30
Location: Oratory of the Immaculate Conception, Valletta 

It-10K huwa kors fuq l-10 Kmandamenti imma mhux ħa noqogħdu naħlulek il-ħin ngħidulek ma toqtolx, ma tisraqx u ma tidgħix.
Dawn huma l-10 Kmandamenti kif qatt ma smajthom qabel!
F’din il-mixja, l-10 kelmiet li Alla ta lill-poplu Lhudi jsiru s-sigriet biex il-bniedem modern jagħmel suċċess fil-ħajja u jkun ferħan.

Dal-kors inħoloq l-Italja u nfirex f’aktar minn 15-il pajjiż. Beda f’Għawdex fl-2019 u se jibda Malta minn dis-sena għaż-żgħażagħ bejn it-18 u l-35 sena.
Vera nsejħulu kors, imma m’hemmx ħlas, assignments jew eżamijiet. Sempliċiment tiġi u tisma’ t-taħdidiet. U jekk tixba’ tista’ ma tiġix aktar u ħadd ma jgħidlek xejn. Fil-fatt ħafna jiġu u jitilqu għax il-kors ma jgħoddx għal kulħadd. Oħrajn imissilhom qalbhom, jifqagħlhom moħħhom u jbiddlilhom ħajjithom.

Jekk trid tibdieh u tara kif tmur, kemm timla d-dettalji t’hawn minħabba loġistika.
U bilħaq, parking mhux problema.

Calling all Catholic youths and anyone interested to deepen their journey of faith!

Get ready for an unforgettable weekend of faith, fellowship, and fun at Encounter, where we come together to celebrate our call to hope. This will be the official event to close off the World Youth Day year.

📅 Dates: Friday 24th – Sunday 26th November, 2023
📍 Location: Malta Aviation Museum, Ta’ Qali

What you can expect:

🛠️ Workshops and Activities: Engage in enriching workshops and activities tailored to both younger and older participants (under and over 16). Learn, grow, and strengthen your faith in a supportive environment.

🔑 Keynote Speeches: Be inspired by four keynote speakers who will explore the profound notion of hope, guiding us on our life journey.

🙏 Adorations: Find solace and connection through moments of adoration, deepening your spiritual experience.

🎶 Music: Lift your spirits with soul-stirring worship that will resonate with your faith and bring joy to your heart.

✝️ Mass: Celebrate the relentless gift of communion with us presided over by the Maltese bishops.

🎲 Games and More: Unwind and bond with fellow attendees through various exciting activities.

Join us for just 5euro which covers your registration for the whole weekend and includes a complimentary meal. We believe in making Encounter accessible to everyone, so if the registration fee poses a challenge, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us via email on [email protected]. We’re here to ensure that no one misses out on this incredible experience 💪

We’re on an exciting journey of encounters:

🙌 With God, aiming to inspire a generation to follow and love Him while embracing His infinite mercy;
🌎 With society, celebrating our faith and boldly sharing love, especially with those in need;
👩‍👨‍👧‍👦 And among fellow believers within the Church, recognising our role as youths in the broader faith community, eager to receive from and serve other members.

These diverse encounters are a sure promise of a vibrant and enriching faith experience. 🌟

The official organisers of World Youth Day Lisbon 2023 and Diocesan Youth Day/Celebration for Malta and Gozo are MCYN (Malta Catholic Youth Network) and KDZG (Kummisjoni Djoċesana Zgħazagħ Għawdex.

These two organisations are the points of reference for youths in Malta and Gozo to apply for WYD, find out more, or get involved.

WYD is an event to be celebrated by every single youth within the Church, even those who for one reason or another won’t make it to Portugal. In view of this, we are encouraging all youth in our diocese to join us for RISE’s monthly events with the aim of getting together and growing deeper in faith through prayer and spiritual formation.