The Vicariate
The Episcopal Vicariate for Pastoral Coordination was established in light of the Synod of Bishops that ended in October 2024, where Pope Francis emphasised the importance of synodality in the life and mission of the Church.
The Vicariate is responsible for assisting the Bishops in implementing the vision and priorities of the Church in Malta and in coordinating pastoral life and work within the Archdiocese. This is achieved through continuous work with the vicariates, and other entities of the same Archdiocese that take care of the various tasks and needs of the Church.
Among other things, the Vicariate is also responsible for ensuring that the Church’s entities, parishes, commissions and groups are working together to renew themselves so that the pastoral work of the Church in Malta remains relevant and sustainable in the coming years for the good of society.
Secretariat for Parish Life
The Secretariat for Parish Life within the Episcopal Vicarage for Pastoral Coordination is responsible for assisting, following up and coordinating pastoral work in territorial parishes, personal parishes and language chaplaincies. The purpose of the secretariat is to help parishes identify emerging pastoral needs, assist in preparing for them and support them in their implementation.
The secretariat gives particular importance to the formation of pastoral workers within the parishes and the work of the Parish Pastoral Council.
It carries out its duties hand in hand with other secretariats, commissions and entities, especially with the College of Parish Priests.
Lifelong Catechesis
The Ministry for Lifelong Catechesis oversees and coordinates the various aspects of the catechetical formation of the faithful, in particular of Catholic families in their various stages of life, in the Archdiocese of Malta.
Spiritual Development in Schools
The Spiritual Development in Schools Unit within the Archdiocese of Malta is responsible for pastoral ministry in State and Independent schools, coordination of religious counsellors in State schools and continuous contact with State and Independent schools to support them in the spiritual and moral development of students and all the school communities.
Malta Catholic Youth Network (MCYN)
The role of the Archbishop’s Delegate for Youth is to oversee, coordinate and support the work with youth happening within the diocese whilst keeping an open dialogue with secular society.
Diocesan Commission for Children
The commission takes care of the spiritual, social and human formation of the children through monthly meetings as well as live-ins, at least three times a year. The children are trained to make their voices heard in the Church and to be responsible leaders within the Church.
Kana Movement
The Cana Movement prepares couples for the sacrament of marriage, accompanies families on their journey, offers counselling services and helps through a number of support groups.
Office for Volunteers Coordination
The purpose of this office is to coordinate volunteering and pastoral workers within the Archdiocese of Malta, especially in parishes and diocesan offices.
Relations with Groups and Movements (FORUM)
The role of FORUM is to provide a space where catholic lay groups, movements, and communities can meet and help each other in the planning of their pastoral planning in a spirit of communion, dialogue, and solidarity.
Diocesan Commission for Sport
The role of the commission is to develop, promote and sustain the pastoral ministry of Christian sports in the Maltese society.
RCIA
The Christian Initiation of Adults Office’s small team welcomes and accompanies people from all backgrounds who are on a journey to becoming Catholic or to be confirmed in the Catholic faith. From the period of Evangelisation, to the Catechumenate, to the intense period of Purification and Enlightenment, to post-baptismal Mystagogy, those seeking the sacraments of initiation are transformed in a radical experience of “becoming church” that is liturgical, catechetical and profoundly communal. The year-long experience of learning about the story of salvation, as revealed in the Scriptures, and how this continues to be received in Tradition, is a rich experience of healing, friendship and celebration. His Grace, Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna, personally welcomes all the Elect and administers the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Eucharist at every Easter Vigil at the St. John’s Co-Cathedral in Valletta.
BeKIDS
bekids.mt is a website that offers support to all Catholic parents, who remain those primarily responsible for their children’s Christian formation. It offers resources with children’s games, videos, podcasts and crafts rich in catechetical content. Its aim is to offer a comprehensive catechetical formation for children and preadolescents, Bekids.mt also partners with international catechetical websites to offer the best formation through digital media for children.
