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Sacred Heart Major Seminary
Affiliated to the Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas (Rome)
DIRECTORY no. 41 2010 - 2011
Triq Enrico Mizzi, Victoria VCT 2042, Gozo, Malta. Tel.: (+356) 2155 6479 Fax: (+356) 2155 3770 http://www.gozodiocese.org/sem.htm 2 3
MISSION STATEMENT
The Major Seminary welcomes candidates for the ministerial priesthood and offers them a program of formation in conformity with the mind of the Catholic Church and with due consideration of the needs and potentials of the local Christian Community.
It provides the students with the appropriate environment to pursue their vocation and acquire the human, spiritual, theological and pastoral formation, essential to the formation in pastoral charity and to carry out effectively the ministry of the Catholic priesthood.
The Seminary seeks to support them THE BISHOP OF GOZO in the growth of that fraternal unity H.L. MGR. MARIO GRECH which binds the diocesan presbyterium with the bishop, J.C.D., J.U.L. as well as in the awareness of the multi-cultural milieu of contemporary society and Born at Qala, Gozo: 20 February 1957 a particular sense of universal mission. Ordained priest: 26 May 1984 Appointed Bishop: 26 November 2005 Also, it fosters the new vocations and Consecrated Bishop: 22 January 2006 supports the on-going formation of priests. Residence “Majorca” 156, Triq l-Avukat Anton Calleja, Kerċem KĊM 1114, Gozo. Tel.: 2155 6378 email: [email protected] 4 5
Benedict XVI to the priests in Malta: THE GOZO SEMINARY A Historical Note
More than any of the cargo we might carry with us – in terms of our THE SEMINARY human accomplishments, our possessions, our technology – it is our The building which now houses the Seminary knows its origin to the relationship with the Lord that provides the key to our happiness and munificence of several persons who in 1778 decided to erect a new our human fulfilment. And he calls us to a relationship of love. Notice hospital for women in the island of Gozo. The former Saint Julian Hospital, the question that he put three times to Peter on the shore of the lake: founded in 1454, was proving itself too small. The venture was made “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” On the basis of Peter’s affirmative possible through a sizable donation of the Grand Prior of the Conventual response, Jesus assigns him a task – the task of feeding his flock. Here Church of Saint John, Fra Melchior Alferan, through bequests of the we see the basis of all pastoral ministry in the Church. It is our love for Reverend Joseph Agius and his sister Rose Pluman, and, finally, due to the Lord that must inform every aspect of our preaching and teaching, the encouragement and help of the Bishop of Malta and Gozo, Vincenzo our celebration of the sacraments, and our care for the people of God. It Labini, who promised to meet one third of all costs. Their portraits still is our love for the Lord that moves us to love those whom he loves, and hang in the Seminary corridors. to accept gladly the task of communicating his love to those we serve. Bishop Labini laid and blessed the first stone on 3 May 1783. Work During our Lord’s Passion, Peter denied him three times. Now, after the progressed briskly under the direction of Don Gianmarija Cauchi, and, Resurrection, Jesus invites him three times to avow his love, in this way due especially to the free work offered by many Gozitans the new Saint offering him healing and forgiveness and at the same time entrusting him Julian Hospital was soon able to receive the first patients. It consisted of with his mission. The miraculous catch of fish underlined the apostles’ two halls of the letter L and had a bed-capacity of fifty. Later on some dependence on God for the success of their earthly projects. The dialogue beds were set aside for incurables and a maternity for unwed mothers between Peter and Jesus underlined the need for divine mercy in order was also provided. In 1838, its scope was greatly reduced as the Saint to heal their spiritual wounds, the wounds of sin. In every area of our lives John the Baptist Hospital for males was opened also to women. The Saint we need the help of God’s grace. With him, we can do all things: without Julian Hospital closed down on 30 November 1864. him we can do nothing. [...] Meanwhile, on 16 September 1864, Blessed Pope Pius IX had Dun Ġorġ Preca was a priest of remarkable humility, goodness, established Gozo and Comino as a separate Diocese. After a suggestion meekness and generosity, deeply devoted to prayer and with a passion by the promoters of the Diocese, the Bull of Erection, Singulari Amore, for communicating the truths of the Gospel. Let him serve as a model and stipulated that the Seminary of the new Diocese should be housed instead an inspiration for you, as you strive to fulfil the mission you have received of Saint Julian Hospital. The new bishop of Gozo, Mgr. Francesco Buttigieg to feed the Lord’s flock. Remember, too, the question that the Risen Lord soon ordered its closure and through his Vicar General and the chief put three times to Peter: “Do you love me?” That is the question he asks promoter of the Diocese, Monsignor Pietro Pace, he engaged a Roman each of you. Do you love him? Do you wish to serve him through the gift architect to prepare a plan for its conversion. Through the efforts of the of your whole lives? Do you long to bring others to know and love him? indefatigable Mgr. Pace, work soon got under way. With Peter, have the courage to answer, “Yes, Lord, you know I love you,” and accept with grateful hearts the beautiful task that he has assigned On 28 May 1865, the bishop asked Fr. Pierre-Jean Becks, Superior you. The mission entrusted to priests is truly a service to joy, to God’s joy General of the Society of Jesus, to allow the Sicilian Jesuits to take over which longs to break into the world. the running and direction of the new Seminary. This he accepted and on 11 September 1866, three Jesuits arrived from Sicily to assume the (Mass at the Floriana Granaries, 18 April 2010) responsibility of the Seminary: Fr. Antonio Tommasi S.J., who was to be 6 7
the first Rector, Fr. Salvatore di Pietro S.J., who was to be the first Minister which operated until 1909, were from 1885 published in the Summary and at the same time teach Mathematics and Physics, and Brother Antonio and Review of International Meteorological Observations printed
THE SEMINARY Ardagna S.J. Bishop Buttigieg, who had worked so hard to set this new monthly by the War Department at Washington D.C. THE SEMINARY venture on a good and solid basis, unfortunately died the previous July The Seminary also became the centre of many ecclesiastical and cultural and the official opening was delayed until the election of his successor. activities of the Diocese, and the Jesuits held meetings for priests, gave The inauguration eventually took place on 4 November 1866, in the public lectures and talks, held religious activities and produced dramatic afternoon. The ceremony was presided over by the Apostolic Administrator shows both for the Seminarians and for the people at large, many of whom of Gozo, H.L. Mgr. Paolo Micallef O.E.S.A. and the Provincial of the Sicilian came even from Malta. Province of the Society of Jesus, Fr. Pietro Fontana S.J. The inauguration Owing to certain administrative difficulties as well as to shortness of address was delivered by the Vicar General Mgr. Pietro Pace, later Bishop personnel, the Sicilian Jesuits left the Seminary on 9 August 1909. Bishop of Gozo (1877-89) and Archbishop of Malta (1889-1914). On the previous Giovanni Maria Camilleri passed over its running to Diocesan priests. In 15 September, he had blessed the new chapel in the Seminary, initially the first months the Rector was an Italian priest but after 1910 most of dedicated to Saint Julian, but since 8 December 1866, it was rededicated the Rectors were Gozitans. Since 1970, the Sacred Heart Seminary has to the Immaculate Conception. That same day, the spiritual director, Fr. again been directed by a Jesuit till 1997. Salvatore Spinelli S.J. founded the Marian Congregation with sixteen The Seminary, under the guidance of Bishop Mario Grech, the eighth members. In remembrance of the inauguration three marble coats-of- successor of Bishop Buttigieg, still enjoys to a great extent the good name arms were eventually placed over the door of the Seminario del Gozo: it originally achieved. The immense influence that it had in the educational one of Pope Pius IX flanked by those of Bishop Labini on the left and and cultural fields in Gozo cannot be denied particularly when one Bishop Buttigieg on the right. realizes that for a long time it was practically the only secondary school The Jesuits did much to enhance the standard of education at the in the island and that a vast number of Gozitan priests, men of profession, Seminary and indeed, the reputation of this school spread far and wide. civil servants and businessmen, nay even Maltese, owe their secondary So much so that, from the very beginning, not only the sons of the best education to the Seminary. families in Gozo, but also many intellectually talented boys from Malta By its decree of 13 April 1994, the Congregation for Catholic Education and even from Sicily, attended the Jesuit-run Seminary. In the Minor affiliated the Seminary to the Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Seminary, boys were prepared for the University of Malta Matriculation in Rome, and Seminarians who successfully complete the course of Examination, and for long years many were those who obtained brilliant theology are awarded the degree of Baccalaureate in Sacred Theology results. The Major Seminary made a very good name for itself for the by the University. seriousness and high standard of the studies and for the number of holy and zealous priests it turned out. Around 600 Gozitan priests and many other Maltese have been trained there. Among its ex-alunni, the Gozo Seminary is proud to number 3 On 24 June 1881, during the rectorship of Fr. Vincenzo Deccoradi S.J., former Presidents of the Republic and the Archbishop emeritus of Malta. the Seminary was solemnly consecrated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and henceforth named Seminarium Gaudisiense SS. Cordis. Mgr. Joseph Bezzina The Seminary had meanwhile entered the international scene. On 1 November 1882, Bishop Pietro Pace inaugurated a Meteorological Observatory on the top of the Seminary - immediately affiliated as the 170th station of the Rete Meteorologica Italiana. The reports of the station, 8 9
BISHOPS and APOSTOLIC ADMINISTRATORS RECTORS since the foundation of the Diocese of Gozo of the Gozo Seminary since its foundation THE SEMINARY THE SEMINARY 1864 Sep 22 1866 Nov 01 Antonino Tommasi S.J. Michael Francis Buttigieg died12 Jul 1866 1869 Nov 21 Stefano Ragusa S.J. 1866 1873 May 04 Paolo Micallef, Ap. Adm Giuseppe Galvagno S.J. transferred 1868 1880 Jul 11 1868 Sep 24 Vincenzo Decorradi S.J. Anton Grech-Delicata 1883 Sep 16 died 31 Dec 1876 Antonio Caradonna S.J. 1877 Mar 12 1888 Mar 19 Gaetano Tranchina S.J. Peter Pace transferred 11 Feb 1889 1895 Sep 16 Alberto Amico S.J. 1889 Feb 11 1898 Sep 27 John Maria Camilleri Giuseppe Grech S.J. retired 20 Jan 1924 1902 Sep 28 1924 Jun 13 Emmanuele Magri S.J. Michael Gonzi 1906 Aug 26 transferred 22 Oct 1943 Emmanuele Grima S.J. [first term] 1907 Sep 19 1944 Nov 11 Giuseppe Minacapelli S.J. Joseph Pace died 31 Mar 1972 1908 Emmanuele Grima S.J. [second term] 1967 Feb 24 1909 Sep Nicholas Cauchi, Ap. Adm. Domenico Nisi transferred 20 Jul 1972 1910 Jan 1972 Jul 20 Giuseppe Farrugia [first term] Nicholas Cauchi 1910 Sep retired 22 Jan 2006 Alfonso Hili 1914 Sep 2006 Jan 22 Giuseppe Farrugia [second term] Mario Grech 10 11
1917 Sep Antonio Vella
THE SEMINARY 1918 Sep THE SEMINARY Vincenzo Sammut S.J. [died in office 30 Jan 1919] 1919 Feb Vincenzo Falzon O.P. THE SEMINARY BOARD 1924 Sep President Giuseppe Pace H.L. Mgr. Mario Grech, J.C.D., J.U.L. 1958 Sep Chairman Giuseppe Mercieca Rev. Fr. Daniel Xerri, S.Th.L., S.Th.D. 1969 Jun Members Anton Azzopardi S.J. until 13 Jun 1978 Rev. Can. Frank Bajada, Ph.L. 1979 Jan 07 Rev. Fr. Michael Curmi, S.Th.B. Charles Caruana S.J. [first term] until 30 Sep 1984 Rev. Mgr. Paul Cardona, S.Th.B. 1984 Oct 01 Rev. Mgr. Saviour Debrincat, M.A., S.Th.L., S.Th.D. Alfred Agius S.J. until 6 Apr 1985 Rev. Mgr. John Gauci, V.G., S.Th.L., S.Th.D., J.C.L. 1985 Apr 7 Rev. Fr. Reuben Micallef, S.Th.B. Arthur Vella S.J. until 30 Sep 1989 Rev. Can. Michael Mintoff, S.Th.L. 1989 Oct 01 Charles Caruana S.J. [second term] until 24 Sep 1990 1990 Jul 24 FORMATION TEAM Salvino Azzopardi S.J. until Aug 1995 Rector 1995 Jul 07 Rev. Fr. Daniel Xerri John Scicluna S.J. until Jun 1997 Vice-Rector & Pastoral Director 1997 Sep 01 Rev. Fr. Michael Curmi Anton Teuma until Aug 2007 Spiritual Director 2007 Aug 25 Rev. Fr. Joseph Farrugia Daniel Xerri Prefect Of Studies Rev. Mgr. Saviour Grima 12 13 THE SEMINARY THE SEMINARY
THE SEMINARY ACADEMIC COUNCIL 2010 - 2012 THE COMMUNITY OF THE President FRANCISCAN SISTERS OF THE HEART OF JESUS Rev. Fr. Daniel Xerri, S.Th.L., S.Th.D. Rev. Mother Superior Carmelina Debono Secretary Rev. Sister Ġużeppina Farrugia Rev. Mgr. Saviour Grima, S.Th.L., Dip.Arch. Members COMMITTEE OF THE “DAMI” OF THE SEMINARY Rev. Mgr. Joseph Bezzina, H.E.D., Dip.Arch., Dip.Bibl. Rev. Fr. Anton Borg S.Th.L., Ph.L. President Rev. Fr. Emanuel Magro, M.S.L.S., M.A., Ph.D. Ms. Maria Sultana Farrugia, Rev. Can. Joseph Sultana, S.S.L. 29, Triq Ġnien Imrik, Xagħra XRA 1525 Student Representative Tel. 2155 1036 Daniel Grech Secretary Mrs. Antida Grech, 34, Triq Sant’Orsla, Victoria VCT 1774. THE SEMINARY FINANCE COMMITTEE Tel. 2155 6509 Bishop Treasurer H.L. Mgr. Mario Grech Mrs. Mary Micallef, Rector 115, Triq Sant’Orsla, Victoria VCT 1771. Rev. Fr. Daniel Xerri Tel. 2155 2936 Bursar Rev. Can. George Farrugia Curia Administrative Secretary Rev. Mgr. Joseph Cauchi: 14 15
THE MAJOR SEMINARIANS 2010-2011 4th Year Daniel Sultana 05Oct1988 Pastoral Internship
THE SEMINARY 116, Triq Ġnien Xibla, Xagħra XRA 2403. THE SEMINARY Simon Mario Cachia Tel. 2156 0566 th 7 Year 3rd Year Krystof Buttigieg 26Jul1986 Joseph Attard 28Jun1989 32, Triq ta’ Cini, Qala QLA 2025. “Morning Star”, Triq Għajn Mhelhel, Żebbuġ ŻBB 1500. Tel. 2155 4931 Tel. 2155 2642 Samuel Grech 03Oct1985 Mario Curmi 26Jul1989 7b, Triq ir-Repubblika, Victoria VCT 1012. “St. Anthony”, Triq l-Ispiera, Xagħra XRA 1710. Tel. 2156 5255 Tel. 2155 3182 John Meilak 26Jun1982 Stanley J. Portelli 23May1987 26, Pjazza Savina, Victoria VCT 1450. 17, Triq Dun Ġużepp Vella, Nadur NDR 2235. Tel. 2155 6443 Tel. 2155 3003 Trevor Sultana 23Jan1986 8c, Triq il-Knisja, Xewkija XWK 2016. 2nd Year Tel. 2155 4306 Massimo Buttigieg 22Mar1988 Franklin Vella 07Feb1985 “Dar Serena”, Triq il-Kapuċċini, Victoria VCT 9086. 33, “St. Joseph House” Triq il-Ħelsien, Xewkija XWK 2103. Tel. 2155 4236 Tel. 2156 2675 Daniel Meilak 31Aug1988 “Thornbird”, Triq Ġużè Ellul Mercer, Nadur NDR 2221. 6th Year Tel. 2155 4633 Mark Bonello 02Nov1987 “Sunrise”, Plt. 11, Vjal it-8 ta’ Settembru, Xagħra XRA 9026. 1st Year Tel. 2155 2597 Michael Grima 06Oct 1991 Daniel Grech 22Sep1987 10, Triq ta’ Bieb il-Għar, San Lawrenz SLZ 1223. “Josepha”, Triq Sarġ, Kerċem KĊM 1423. Tel. 2156 2309 Tel. 2155 4885 Christian Mifsud 17Aug 1991 “Joe Mar”, Triq Franġisk Portelli, Għarb GRB 1141. 5th Year Tel. 2155 2092 John Paul Cefai 04Nov1987 Carl Scerri 30Aug 1991 “Qalb ta’ Ġesù”, Triq Frederico Barocci, Qala QLA 1410. “Witamy”, Triq Santa Dminka, Victoria VCT 9033. Tel. 2155 5039 Tel. 2156 0201 Gabriel Gauci 29Dec1987 “San Girgor”, Triq Ġużè Flores, Kerċem KĊM 1081. Tel. 2155 5410 16 17
THE SEMINARY
The Sacred Heart Major Seminary is an institution for the formation of THE SEMINARY THE SEMINARY future priests. Young men desirous of becoming priests come together in this institution in a spirit of brotherhood and Christian charity. They share a common goal, to serve the Church as ministers and to place themselves completely at its service. Holistic priestly education comprises human, spiritual, intellectual, and pastoral formation. It is imperative that priests are mature people; so much so that “the whole work of priestly formation would be deprived of its necessary foundation if it lacked a suitable human formation”(Pope John-Paul II, Post- SEMINARIANS’ REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL Synodal Apostolic Exhortation Pastores Dabo Vobis [25 March 1992] 43). President Priests are called to be disciples, to strive for holiness of life. Therefore, Gabriel Gauci “human formation, when carried out in the context of an anthropology that Members is open to the full truth regarding man, leads to and finds its completion Joseph Attard in spiritual formation” (PDV, 45). John Paul Cefai They have also to be teachers and preachers of the Gospel, so “intellectual Mario Curmi formation has its own characteristics, but it is also deeply rooted in, and indeed can be seen as a necessary expression of, both human and spiritual formation” (PDV, 51). Ultimately, they are to be pastoral ministers of the Church. Therefore, “the whole formation imparted to candidates for the priesthood aims to prepare them to enter into communication with the charity of Christ, the Good Shepherd. So their formation in its different aspects must have a fundamentally pastoral character” (PDV, 57). Spiritual Formation In our seminary the preparation of candidates for the priesthood stretches over a span of seven years. Each year is “the Lord’s year of favour” (Lk 4,19), and each year should be lived in itself and for itself, and serve to help the seminarian to become one with Christ the High Priest. The formation for the priesthood is an immersion, a baptism into Christ the Good Shepherd. In his first year, the seminarian is invited to embrace charity, as a gift from God and to spread it around him, especially among the other seminarians within the Seminary walls. Living in a community for most seminarians is a first-time experience so they are very much concerned on being accepted and accepting others. They would seek to further deepen the virtue of 18 19
charity, so that at the end they would be able to make a confessio vitae. so that denuded of himself on the example of Christ, who is “presence” The second year seminarian is invited to be faithful to his vocation in the and “sacrifice”, and aided by the energy given him by Him, he learns to
THE SEMINARY daily routine of life and to achieve this aim by seeking to be coherent and be of service to the poor. His work in the seminary should translate itself THE SEMINARY consistent. He is made fully aware that he has been chosen by God and into attention to the needs of his companions, especially those in their that he is loved by Him; he is invited to scan the history of his vocation first years and those passing through difficult moments. He also helps the with the eyes of God. He is led to look into the affective dimension of his community to shift attention from self to the needs of those around him. life, a dimension that cannot be overlooked in the overall formation of his He is called to be shepherd. character and vocation. He makes a profession of hope, a confessio laudis. In his last or seventh year, the deacon is invited to make a synthesis of his He is called to help the community of the Seminary to live the simplicity priestly formation. He is encouraged to live the gift of chastity to the full of the daily routine. by bringing himself more closely to the person of Jesus. It is celibacy that The formation given in the first two years includes a strong measure of is deemed to be the synthesis of the priestly formation. The Virgin Mary, correcting and of strengthening the ordinary human traits of the young because of her total donation to God, is presented as mother and model. men in our care. It is the year of the priesthood. In his third year, the seminarian is guided towards a deeper awareness Spiritual Programme of his faith in Jesus and towards a closer union with Him. He is set on the The paths that lead to the attainment of the objectives mentioned above road of conversion from false idols, so that by the end of the year he can are the ordinary moments of the spiritual life within the Seminary, namely: make the profession of faith, the confessio fidei. Eucharist – daily Within the community of the Seminary and in the following year abroad, Half-an-hour meditation on the Word of God – daily the seminarian lives the enthusiasm of his renewed choice of following Jesus. Liturgy of the Hours selections – daily For his intermediate or fourth year, the seminarian leaves the seminary, his family, and his country, to go to another diocese and live close to other priests Lectio Divina – every Monday in their pastoral work. It is a time of evaluation, discerning, and deciding the Eucharistic Adoration – three times a week undertaking of the clear option of following Jesus in the priesthood. Devotional practices: On his return to the seminary, the seminarian begins to prepare himself Marian devotions for the ministry of the Lectorate. During the fifth year, the seminarian is - Angelus – daily encouraged to increase his esteem for the Word of God. Emphasis would - Holy Rosary – twice a week; daily in October and May be made on inculcating into him the conviction that the Bible should be - Marian reflection – twice a week during Mass in the month of the driving-force at the back of all his activities. The virtue that he would May be encouraged to cultivate most is doing God’s will – obedience. In the - Via Matris – every Saturday during Lent community, he would become the animator of the Word of God; they are - Special feast of the Immaculate Conception – 8 December Prophets. Other devotions In their sixth year, the seminarian prepares himself for receiving the - Holy Way of the Cross – every day during Lent ministry of the Acolyte, first, and then for the ordination to the Diaconate. It - Special feast of Saint Joseph – 19 March is the year of the Eucharist and of Service. The seminarian would be further - Special feast to the Sacred Heart – Second Friday after Pentecost persuaded to appreciate the value of the celebration of the Eucharist and - Devotion to the Holy Spirit – Veni Creator daily and Pentecost of Adoration. He would be trained to draw closer to the spirit of poverty, novena 20 21
Sacrament of Reconciliation – every Thursday on a personal basis; Pastoral Formation penitential services in Advent and Lent The goal of seminary formation is to prepare priests with a comprehensive
THE SEMINARY Half-day of Recollection – last Friday of the month pastoral outlook. The entire training for the priesthood must have a THE SEMINARY thoroughly pastoral slant, because the purpose of the seminary is to form Revision de vie – three times yearly pastors of souls and consequently the pastoral aspect must receive special Fraternal correction – before Holy Week emphasis in all the other areas of priestly formation (Optatam Totius, 19). Retreats – a four-day retreat at the beginning of each year of The seminarian should progressively acquire a pastoral attitude and formation and a three-day retreat during the Holy Week try to develop in himself, along with a book-knowledge of the subject, Meetings on particular virtues – a weekly meeting focused on a those practical abilities that would enable him to bring Christ’s grace specific virtue assigned to each year of formation as preparation to and teaching to all humankind. This demands that meaningful contacts the various ministries be established between the seminary and the world outside, both in the Guiding icon of the year – at the beginning of every year of church establishment and in lay society. It is there that the real field of the formation an icon, inspired by a biblical phrase, is chosen and apostolate is to be found. proposed as a guide for personal and communal reflection. The icon The pastoral training of a seminarian should include catechetics and is placed in the main chapel throughout the whole year homiletics, the administration of the sacraments, spiritual direction, parochial administration, pastoral joint action with non-Catholics, and other Human Formation aspects necessary for the building up of the body of Christ. Seminarians The purpose of human formation is to help the seminarian to mature to should be imbued with a true spirit of Catholicism that transcends diocesan manhood. Indeed, the priest must first be mature as a man. This formation and national boundaries and barriers imposed by differences of rites, and is necessarily a slow and gradual process, with more restraints in the initial be disposed open-heartedly to assist others (Ratio Fundamentalis, 94, 96). stages and more responsibility in later stages. Throughout the whole scholastic year as well as in vacation time, provided During the first year of formation, the seminarian needs to have more that the bishops think it fit, the seminarian should engage himself in guidance and direction, as he will be undergoing a change in his way of practical works of apostolate that form a necessary part of the strictly life and outlook. Every seminarian is called to grow into a deeper under- pastoral training and should be introduced into them in accordance with standing and acceptance of his inner self. Gradually, he should learn to be his age and with local conditions (Ratio Fundamentalis, 97). more responsible and independent. During the holidays and vacation periods, the seminarian is expected to After three years of formation, the seminarian suspends his studies and help his parish priest in the liturgical functions and in the pastoral activities his residence at the seminary for one year. During this interruption, the as necessary. He should offer this help willingly, gladly, and generously, formation team guides him to undertake an experience that would be with the sole intent of working for the glory of God and the good of souls, most suitable for his better growth and maturity. and not for any material gain or advantage. As a future shepherd of humankind, the candidate for the priesthood must develop certain qualities that are indispensable for a priest. These Pastoral Training are, among others, the sense of initiative, the power of judgement, the The programme for a seminarian’s formation is an integral part of his total capacity to assume responsibility, the quality of reliability, and the sense formation and growth in pastoral charity. Hence the seminarian’s pastoral of duty. These qualities have to be seen in action. activity is to be planned, accompanied, supervised, and evaluated. The Director for Pastoral Activities will meet regularly with the different parish priests to foster co-operation and assess the experience acquired by the 22 23
seminarians in the exercise of the pastoral responsibility assigned to him. GUIDELINES FOR MAJOR SEMINARIANS Therefore, at least every semester, the Director for Pastoral Activities will
THE SEMINARY meet the parish priest together with the seminarian concerned. Each Seminary is to have its own rule, approved by the diocesan bishop. In THE SEMINARY A seminarian’s pastoral programme is carried out during the weekend and this, the norms of the charter of priestly formation are to be adapted to the holidays in the parish church to which he is assigned. First year seminarians particular circumstances and developed in greater detail, especially on points remain in the parish where they reside. of discipline, affecting the daily life of the students and the good order of the During this pastoral outreach the seminarian is to be involved as much entire seminary (Canon 243). as possible in the various aspects of parish life with the aim of getting first-hand pastoral experience in strict collaboration with the parish priest. 1) A candidate is admitted in the Major Seminary when he fulfils Deacons follow a more intense pastoral programme attaining to their the academic requirements as stipulated for admission into the ministry. Besides preaching the homily and administering the sacraments University of Malta, together with vocational interviews, a series proper to them, they spend four days a week in their assigned parish to of personality and medical tests, and after having completed the work more closely with the parish priest and other priests residing at the Propaedeutic Year. parish house. 2) During the period of formation in the Seminary special care must be taken by every student to make steady progress in his human, Pastoral Supervision The main purpose of pastoral supervision is to assist the seminarian in spiritual, intellectual, and pastoral maturity, while developing becoming aware of as well as in affirming and refining his pastoral skills. The those qualities God has granted him. seminarian is to reflect on a particular pastoral experience and write a report 3) Spiritual growth is of the utmost importance. Therefore, duties on this encounter highlighting the positive and negative factors influencing like daily meditation on the Word of God, the Eucharist, the Liturgy his encounter. These observations should be the focus of the pastoral of the Hours, the Holy Rosary, the examination of conscience, and supervision. Under the guidance of the supervisor the seminarian assesses other exercises must be carried out with a spirit of conviction and himself from the theological, social, psychological, and cultural perspective commitment. and explore ways for improving his pastoral skills and consequently to work towards becoming the best pastoral minister possible. 4) Self examination and self evaluation should be a constant exercise. Besides the proper effort in this task, the seminarian is to The process of doing pastoral supervision is as follows: take seriously the regular meetings with the rector, the vice-rector a verbatim report on a particular pastoral encounter; and the spiritual director. a written reflection on the pastoral experience; a written theological reflection on the pastoral experience; 5) Punctuality in everyday duties – chapel, classes, study, and other a critical discussion of all reports. activities – is an outward sign of interior equilibrium, stability of mind and heart, and concern for others. Superiors are to be informed when a student has to omit any of his duties. 6) Developing one’s talents through participation in cultural activities is to be encouraged; but those undertaken outside the Seminary, must in no way interfere with the Seminary time-table and programmes. 24 25
7) “The main task of those responsible for the running of seminaries without expecting remuneration, tasks assigned to him in the is the formation of students in interior silence. Where inner silence service of the whole community.
THE SEMINARY exists, it calls forth external silence. In its turn external silence THE SEMINARY 13) Consideration for his future and present ministry to the people of serves the purpose of interior silence. There can be no doubt that God, a high standard of courtesy within and outside the Seminary in a Seminary where external Silence does not exist, interior is expected at all times, in language, conduct, and dress. Reasonable silence is also absent” (Spiritual Formation in Seminaries [16 Jan care must be taken of one’s health and when necessary one is to 1980]). Therefore in this spirit, strict silence is to be kept during seek medical advice. the time of study and rest. One should avoid all unnecessary noise and disturbance of others, at all times, especially those outside 14) Pastoral training and activities during the academic year, recreation times. One should be careful and moderate in the use weekends, and holidays are under the guidance of the Pastoral of the mobile phones. Telephone calls may be made and received Director who should be consulted regularly. only during recreation-time. 15) After three years of the Course of Study, the seminarian leaves for 8) It is important to remember the function of the vice-rector in the the intermediary year in some other diocese abroad where he can students’ quarters. The vice-rector is responsible for the community discern deeply his vocation. Before leaving and on returning from of seminarians in their daily living. He guides and supervises the intermediary year the seminarian is to take part in the summer- the students in such things as conduct, community-spirit, co- half-day-of-recollection, the liturgical activities and services in his operation, self-mastery, and the proper use of freedom. parish, and other diocesan liturgical celebrations especially those in which the bishop presides. 9) During the formation period, the seminarian has to keep in mind that he will be a priest of the Church – the challenge of his future 16) Every seminarian must love the Seminary as his home. He should ministry. The needs of the people of God, whom he will encounter develop a true sense of belonging and so respect and care for the and lead, should become his own concern. place. 10) The celebration of the Eucharist plays a central part in the life of 17) Partisan politics are to be kept outside the confines Seminary. the Seminary. The sacrament of Reconciliation, community prayers, 18) Genuine fidelity to the Seminary rule of life is fundamental in the years and even private prayers should be inspired from the Eucharist. of formation. Each seminarian should strive to observe it with a free 11) Besides academic, spiritual, and pastoral interest one has to take generous heart, feeling the need to humbly ask permission when he into consideration the times of rest, such as the daily walk that needs to be exempted from particular duties for serious reasons. must be kept by all students as an hour of rest, an opportunity to 19) The library is at the full disposal of all the Seminarians for research know each other and share interests, and not to go home. After and study. Reference books must not be taken out. Books can be supper, one may watch television but not until late. The vice-rector’s kept no longer than three weeks, after which period, the librarian permission is needed for exceptional instances. Friday evenings can renew the lending unless requested by another person. are reserved to activities that enhance fraternal spirit essential for Opening Hours: community building. Monday 17:30 - 18:45 Tuesday 9:00 - 11:45 12) Since the seminarian is preparing himself for a ministry of service, Wednesday 13:45 - 16:45 Thursday 9:00 - 11:45 he has to learn from his Seminary years to carry out diligently, Friday 15:30 - 18:45 Saturday 8:30 - 11:45 26 27
20) The acceptance for the liturgical rite of admission as well as for the Groups within the Community ministries of lector and acolyte and for major orders is an exclusive The Students’ Representative Council (KRS) THE SEMINARY decision of the Bishop and his Board. Therefore no Seminarian has THE SEMINARY a right to a ministry or ordination. There is a process of screening This council facilitates co-operation with the formation team. It is made during the formation period. up of four seminarians elected every year from the student body that they represent. The President gives a helping-hand to the vice-rector in 21) Those seminarians who in their service to the community keep an the organization of community life. account, must give a confidential report to the Bursar. They should always inform him before engaging in great expenses. Meanwhile The Liturgical Group every seminarian is fully responsible for his debts. This group organizes the daily Liturgy, the source of life in the Church, 22) At the beginning of each year of formation, the seminarian is and enlightens the seminarians in its core spirit for the enhancement of requested to notify the bishop in writing, not later than the end of the Seminary community in the light of the Second Vatican council. August, on his wish to continue his formation towards priesthood. The Missionary Group This group fosters the missionary spirit among seminarians and promotes charity within the same community. It also provides a link between the Seminary and the Gozitan priests who are carrying out missionary work in third World countries. The Vocational Group The vocational group aims to animate all sorts of vocational meetings and activities within the Seminary and in the parishes, especially among altar boys and adolescents, with the aim of promoting vocations to the priesthood. The Socio-Cultural Group This group strives to promote local culture and traditions among semi- narians and to widen their knowledge by the organization of cultural activities, guided tours, and seminars. It also encourages their creativity and resourcefulness. ______PUBLICATIONS EMMAUS A journal of Philosophical, Theological, and Humanistic Studies. ACTION A bi-annual Maltese bulletin giving information about the life and activities in the Seminary. It is addressed mainly to relatives, benefactors and friends of the Seminarians. 28 29
PHILOSOPHICAL AND THEOLOGICAL STUDIES * The average mark of the two parts of the Comprehensive examination is multiplied by 20% of the total of the coefficients and the quotient
THE SEMINARY 1. EXAMINATIONS obtained will be added to the total of the quotients. THE SEMINARY * Then the total of all quotients will be divited by the total of all the COMPREHENSIVE for Baccalaureate in Sacred Theology coefficients to obtain the final grade. • The examination will be both written and oral. The student has to pass both in written and oral part. But the over-all mark for the * Grades: Comprehensive examination will be an average of the written and 10.00 - 9.75 Summa cum laude oral part. 9.74 - 8.51 Magna cum laude • In the beginning of the Academic Year the student will be given the 8.50 - 7.51 Cum laude Thesarium containing the points from all areas of sacred theology 7.50 - 6.51 Bene which will indicate the subject matter on which he will be examined. 6.50 - 6.00 Probatus (Pass). In the examination “the student will have to demonstrate that he has obtained an organic and synthetic vision of catholic theology”. INTERNAL • Written: During the two and a half hour examination the student will be required to write an essay on a general theological subject. The • Ordinary: written script will be evaluated by the examiners from the teaching - Mid-Year (End of 1st Semester) staff who will be chosen by the Rector in consultation with the Prefect - Annual (End of 2nd Semester). of Studies. The mark to be awarded for this part of the examination • Extraordinary: will be the average of the marks given by the three examiners. The - Date to be determined pass mark is 6/10. - For those who either were not successful in an examination of • Oral: The one hour examination will be conducted by a board of the previous semester and other cases or for a grave reason with three examiners. One will be a representative of the Angelicum and the permission of the Rector. will be appointed by the Faculty. The other two examiners will be chosen from the Staff by the Rector in consultation with the Prefect of Types of Examinations Studies. Each examiner will examine the student for twenty minutes. - Written The examiners may consult one another before each of them gives and/or as indicated for each Course. his mark evaluating the student on the one hour examination as a - Oral } whole. The pass mark is 6/10. Subjects of 2 ECTS: Calculation of the final grade for the S.Th.B. Unless otherwise indicated, these will have an Oral Examination of 15 * The marks obtained in the examination of each subject during the minutes. The Oral or Written will take place soon after the course has been quadriennium will be multiplied by a coefficient (the credits or ECTS completed and two examiners will normally sit for the Oral. of the course) to obtain a quotient. Assessment: * The total of the coefficients (credits or ECTS) and of the quotients are For four Courses of 5 or 4 ECTS there is a requirement of an Essay of about added up separately. 2000 words. The Casus paper is equivalent to an Essay. At the beginning 30 31
of each semester, as is indicated in the calendar, each Lecturer is to assign Lecturers in the Courses the topic(s) for the Essay. The date when the Essay is to be handed in is of Philosophy and Theology
THE SEMINARY also indicated in the calendar. The Essay is to be handed in to the Prefect of Studies. Grades: as indicated above for the Comprehensive Examination. XERRI, Rev. Fr. Daniel Rector Rules: A set of rules regarding examinations is given to the students. S.Th.L. (St. Thomas Univ., Rome); S.Th.D. (Pont. Inst. “Regina Apostolorum”, Rome) 40, Triq Ġdida fi Triq ta’ Ġorf, Xagħra XRA 2472, Gozo. 2. SEMINARS m. 9900 2627 t. 2155 6479, 2156 5703 e. [email protected] The papers prepared by the students will be presented in class to be discussed and assessed. Marks will be awarded both for the written paper BAJADA, Rev. Can. Frankie Systematic Philosophy Ph.L. (St. Thomas Univ., Rome) as well as for the presentation.
“Alma Domus”, Pjazza Madonna ta’ Loreto, Għajnsielem GSM 1021, Gozo. MEMBERS OF STAFF ACADEMIC FEES m. 7971 0784 t. 2156 1030 e. [email protected] The Academic Fees for 2010 - 2011 to be paid to the Angelicum are: BEZZINA, Rev. Mgr. Joseph Church History & Patrology * Enrolment of theology student (annual fee) €160 H.E.D. (Gregorian Univ., Rome); Dip. Arch. (Vatican Inst. of Archivists); * For S.Th.B. Diploma €50 Dip. Bibl. (Vatican Inst. of Librarians) 2, Triq Gedrin, Victoria VCT 1742, Gozo. m. 9982 1870 t. 2155 4212 e. [email protected]
BORG, Rev. Mgr. Anton Moral Theology S.Th.L. (Gregorian Univ., Rome); Ph.L. (Gregorian Univ., Rome) 80, Triq Alfons Maria Hili, Victoria VCT 1372, Gozo. m. 9988 4965 t. 2155 1063 e. [email protected]
BORG, Rev. Fr. George Psychology B.Sc.Educ. (Salesian Univ., Rome); Lic. Psych. (Salesian Univ., Rome) 80, Triq Alfons Maria Hili, Victoria VCT 1372, Gozo. m. 9989 3516 t. 2155 1063 e. [email protected]
BORG, Rev. Fr. Ignatius Sacred Liturgy S.Th.L. (Lateran Univ., Rome); M.A. (St. Thomas Univ., Rome); Dip. Arch. (Pont. Inst. of Christian Archaeology, Rome); Dip. Lit. (Pont. Inst. of Liturgy, St. Anselm, Rome); Dip. Mar. (Pont. Faculty of Theology, “Marianum”, Rome) Dar Parrokkjali, 40, Pjazza San Lawrenz, San Lawrenz SLZ 1100, Gozo. m. 9983 2376 t. 2155 1355 e. [email protected] 32 33
BUHAGIAR, Rev. Fr. Gerard Mariology GRIMA, Rev. Mgr. Saviour Dogmatic Theology S.Th.D. (Pont. Faculty of Theology, “Marianum”, Rome); Dip.Lit (Pont. Inst. of S.Th.L. (St. Thomas Univ., Rome); Dip. Arch. (Pont. Inst. of Christian Archaeology, Liturgy, St. Anselm, Rome); Dip.Arch. (Pont. Inst. of Christian Archaeology, Rome). Rome) 88, Triq it-Tiġrija, Xagħra XRA 2019, Gozo. “Tabor”, Triq ta’ Grunju, Nadur NDR 2139, Gozo. m. 9948 6151 t. 2155 6539 e. [email protected] t. 2155 1726 e. [email protected]
CAUCHI, H.L. Mgr. Nicholas World Religions MASINI, Rev. Fr. Effie Social Sciences Ph.D. (Gregorian Univ., Rome); Lic.Sc.Soc. (Gregorian Univ., Rome) Lic.Soc.Sc. (St. Thomas Univ., Rome) Seminarju tal-Qalb ta’ Ġesù, Triq Enrico Mizzi, Victoria VCT 2042, Gozo. 27, Triq Sir Mikelanġ Refalo, Victoria VCT 1430, Gozo. t. 2155 6283 m. 9948 7751 t. 2155 1284 e. [email protected], [email protected]
DEBRINCAT, Rev. Mgr. Saviour Ecumenism MERCIECA, Rev. Fr. Joseph Church Music MEMBERS OF STAFF M.A. (St. Thomas Univ., Rome); S.Th.L. (Salesian Univ., Rome); S.Th.D. (Lateran Dip.Mus.Sac. (Pont. Inst. of Sacred Music, Rome) MEMBERS OF STAFF Univ., Rome) 72, Triq Vajrinġa, Victoria VCT 1319, Gozo. “Philomena”, Pjazza tal-Knisja, Munxar MXR 1303, Gozo. t. 2156 3351 m. 9948 6151 t. 2155 6058 MIZZI, Rev. Mgr. Anthony Sacred Scripture FARRUGIA, Rev. Mgr. Joseph Dogmatic Theology S.S.L. (Biblical Inst., Rome) S.Th.D. (Gregorian Univ., Rome) 26, Triq il-Kbira, Sannat SNT 1513, Gozo. 73, Triq Vajrinġa, Victoria VCT 1319, Gozo. t. 2155 1413 m. 9982 9191 t. 2155 1282 e. [email protected]; [email protected] REFALO, Rev. Fr. Alexander Spiritual Theology FRENDO, Rev. Fr. George Moral Theology S.Th.L. (Pont. Theol. Faculty “Teresianum”, Rome); M.A. Sc For. (Gregorian Univ., S.Th.L. (St. Alphonse Inst., Rome) Rome) 72, Triq Vajrinġa, Victoria VCT 1319, Gozo. N.B., Vjal it-Tmienja ta’ Settembru, Xagħra XRA 9020, Gozo. t. 2155 1849 e. [email protected] m. 9900 1861 t. 2155 3934 e. [email protected]
GAUCI , Rev. Mgr. Archdeacon John B., Vicar General Canon Law SCERRI, Rev. Fr. Hector Dogmatic Theology S.Th.L. (Gregorian Univ., Rome); S.Th.D. (Lateran Univ., Rome); J.C.L. (Lateran B.A. Phil.& Hum.Stud.(IPHS, Faculty of Theology, Malta); S.Th.L. (Univ.of Malta); Univ., Rome) S.T.D. (Gregorian Univ., Rome) 26, Pjazza Savina, Victoria VCT 1450, Gozo. 6, Triq iż-Żonqor, Santa Venera SVR 1805, Malta. m. 9980 7993 t. 2155 6443 m. 7965 1710 t. 2144 3543 e. [email protected]
GRECH, H.L. Mgr. Mario Canon Law SCIVERRAS, Rev. Mgr. Lawrence Sacred Scripture & Church Music J.U.L. (Lateran Univ., Rome); J.C.D. (St. Thomas Univ., Rome) M.A. (St. Thomas Univ., Rome); S.Th.L. (Stud. Bibl. Franc., Jerusalem); S.S.L. (Bibl. Inst., Rome) 156, “Majorca”, Triq l-Avukat Anton Calleja, Kerċem KĊM 1114, Gozo. 17, Pjazza Santa Margerita, Sannat SNT 9032, Gozo. m. 7971 0302 t. 22155 6378 e. [email protected] m. 7906 8166 t. 2155 1420 e. [email protected] 34 35
SCIBERRAS, Rev. Fr. Tony MSSP Consecrated Life CAUCHI, Rev. Mgr. Joseph Curia Administration Representative S.Th.D. (Lateran Univ., Rome) 19, Triq Tlettax ta’ Diċembru, Nadur NDR 1114, Gozo. Dar Sant’Agata, Rabat RBT 2020, Malta. t. 2156 4027 m. 7901 2013 t. 2145 9222 e. [email protected] CILIA, Rev. Fr. Anthony S.J. Confessor SULTANA, Rev. Can. Joseph Sacred Scripture Dar Manresa, Triq Santa Dminka, Victoria VCT 9037, Gozo. S.S.L. (Pont. Bibl. Inst., Rome) t. 2155 6635 105, Triq l-Għar ta’ Ninu, Xagħra XRA 1821, Gozo. m. 7993 5314 t. 2156 0954 e. [email protected] CURMI, Rev. Fr. Michael S.Th.L. Vice-Rector & Pastoral Director “St. Anthony”, Triq l-Ispiera, Xagħra XRA 1710, Gozo. TEUMA, Rev. Fr. Anthony Psychodynamics m. 9953 9722 t. 2155 3182 e. [email protected] Lic.Met.Ped.(Salesian Univ.,Rome); M.A.Sc.Form. (Gregorian Univ., Rome); FARRUGIA, Rev. Can. George Bursar MEMBERS OF STAFF Dip.S.S. (Stud. Bibl. Franc., Jerusalem) MEMBERS OF STAFF “In God We Trust”, Vjal it-Tmienja ta’ Settembru, Xagħra XRA 9021, Gozo. 86, Triq Ġnien Xibla, Xagħra XRA 2405, Gozo. t. 2155 6479, 2155 1461 m. 7973 4831 t. 2155 7164 e. [email protected] FARRUGIA, Rev. Fr. Joseph S.Th.L., Psy.D. Spiritual Director VELLA, Mr. George Francis Latin Language 28, Triq l-Arċipriet Ġamri Camilleri, Għarb GRB 1070, Gozo. B.A.(Phil & Econ.) (Univ. of Malta); B.A. Hons. (Classics) (Univ. of Malta) t. 2155 2111 “Ave Maria” Triq id-Dawwara, Victoria VCT 1701, Gozo. m. 9955 7300 t. 2155 1277 e. [email protected] MICALLEF, Rev. Fr. Reuben S.Th.B. Seminary Board Member Dar Parrokkjali, Triq il-Knisja, Żebbuġ ŻBĠ 1204, Gozo. XERRI, Rev. Mgr. Jimmy History of Philosophy t. 2155 4882, 2155 9043 Ph.L. (St. Thomas Univ., Rome) Dar tal-Kappillan, Triq il-Kappillan Bernard Haber, Nadur NDR 1051, Gozo. MINTOFF, Rev. Can. Michael S.Th.L. Seminary Board Member m. 9944 8706 t. 2156 0501 e. [email protected], [email protected] “Marton”, Triq Salvu Gambin, Għasri GSR 1040, Gozo. t. 2155 1231 ADDRESSES OF OTHER OFFICIALS PORTELLI, Ms. Dorienne Ministry Formation ATTARD, Ms. Maria Ministry Formation “Marvic”, Triq 31 ta’ Marzu, Victoria VCT 2069, Gozo. Dar Ġużeppa Debono, Triq Lourdes, Għajnsielem GSM 2200, Gozo. t. 2155 3655, 2156 1749 t. 2155 2595 SAID, Rev. Fr. Michael S.Th.B. Pastoral Counsellor, 1st Year BORG, Rev. Can. Carmel Librarian 10, Triq it-Telegrafu, Nadur NDR 1401, Gozo. “Carvin”, Pjazza San Girgor, Kerċem KĊM 1011, Gozo. t. 2155 2414 t. 2155 6479, 2155 4865 SULTANA, Rev. Fr. Saviour Confessor CARDONA, Rev. Mgr. Paul, S.Th.B. Seminary Board Member “La Vallette”, 5c Triq Gajdoru, Xagħra XRA 2506, Gozo. Dar Parrokkjali, Triq il-Karità, Victoria VCT 1200, Gozo. t. 2155 2700 t. 2155 6377 36 37
SEPTEMBER 2010 OCTOBER 2010
1 Wed 1 Fri First day of lectures. Adoration - First Friday of the month. 2 Thu 2 Sat 3 Fri 3 Sun 27th Sunday of the Year. Procession of O.L. of the Rosary from the 4 Sat Cathedral. 5 Sun 23rd Sunday of the Year. 4 Mon 6 Mon 5 Tue 7 Tue 6 Wed 8 Wed Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Public holiday. 7 Thu Our Lady of the Rosary. Seminar. 9 Thu 8 Fri 10 Fri 9 Sat 11 Sat 10 Sun 28th Sunday of the Year. Pontifical Vespers. Service. 12 Sun 24th Sunday of the Year. 11 Mon Anniversary of Consecration of the Cathedral. Service. 13 Mon Topics for semester essays given to students during this week. 14 Tue The exaltation of the Cross. 12 Tue 15 Wed Our Lady of Sorrows. 13 Wed 16 Thu 146th anniversary of the establishment of the Diocese of Gozo. 14 Thu 17 Fri 15 Fri 18 Sat 16 Sat CALENDAR CALENDAR 19 Sun 25th Sunday of the Year. 17 Sun 29th Sunday of the Year. 20 Mon 18 Mon St. Luke, Evangelist. 21 Tue St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist. Independence Day. Public 19 Tue holiday. 20 Wed 22 Wed 21 Thu St. Ursula. Pontifical Concelebration. Service. 23 Thu First day in the seminary after summer holidays. Sharing experiences. 22 Fri Half day of recollection. 24 Fri P. M. Beginning of annual retreat. 23 Sat 25 Sat 24 Sun 30th Sunday of the Year. 84th World Mission Sunday. 26 Sun 26th Sunday of the Year. 25 Mon 27 Mon 26 Tue 28 Tue Last day of retreat at 12.00 p.m. 27 Wed 29 Wed Sts. Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, Archangles. 28 Thu Sts. Simon and Jude, Apostles. 30 Thu P.M. Opening of the academic year. Concelebrated Mass of the Holy 29 Fri Seminar on Human Formation Spirit by H.L. Mgr. Mario Grech with the lecturers and the seminarians. 30 Sat Seminar on Human Formation First staff meeting after Mass. 31 Sun 31st Sunday of the Year. Seminar on Human Formation 38 39
NOVEMBER 2010 DECEMBER 2010
1 Mon Solemnity of All Saints. No lectures. Service. 1 Wed 2 Tue Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed. No lectures. Service. 2 Thu 3 Wed 3 Fri Adoration - First Friday of the month. 4 Thu Commemoration of 144th anniversary of Seminary Foundation. 4 Sat “Lungo passeggio”. 5 Sun 2nd Sunday of Advent. Conferral of Accolytate - St. George’s Parish. 5 Fri Adoration - First Friday of the month. 6 Mon 6 Sat 7 Tue 7 Sun 32nd Sunday of the Year. 8 Wed Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the B. V. M. 8 Mon Concelebration. Service. Public Holiday. Celebration of the Immaculate 9 Tue Dedication of the Lateran Basilica. Petition for the ministry of Accolytate. Conception of the B. V. M. at the seminary. 10 Wed 9 Thu Staff meeting at 11.00 a.m. Lecturers are invited to dinner. 11 Thu 10 Fri 12 Fri Mass for vocations. 11 Sat Activities held for altar boys and vocation groups. 13 Sat St. Martin’s Luncheon. 12 Sun 3rd Sunday of Advent. 14 Sun 33rd Sunday of the Year. Admission Rite - Fontana Parish. 13 Mon Republic Day. Public Holiday. Penitential Service. 15 Mon 14 Tue Casus: 4.00 p.m. 16 Tue Casus: 4.00 p.m. 15 Wed 17 Wed 16 Thu Half day of recollection (revision de vie). CALENDAR CALENDAR 18 Thu Dedication of Sts. Peter and Paul Basilica. 17 Fri 19 Fri 18 Sat 20 Sat 19 Sun 4th Sunday of Advent. 21 Sun Solemnity of Christ the King. Diocesan Procession in the afternoon. 20 Mon Drama in the seminary. 21 Tue 22 Mon Two-ECTS courses exams are held during this week. Changes of mid- 22 Wed Last day of lectures. Refreshments for lecturers and seminarians at 10.30 semester courses take place during this week. am. P.M. Evaluation. Christmas Party. 23 Tue 23 Thu Christmas holidays. 24 Wed 24 Fri Service at the Cathedral. 25 Thu Half day of recollection. 25 Sat Christmas Day. Solemnity of the Birth of Our Lord Jesus Christ. 26 Fri P.M. Drama in the seminary. Pontifical concelebration. Service. 27 Sat 26 Sun Feast of the Holy Family. 28 Sun 1st Sunday of Advent. P.M. Drama in the seminary. 27 Mon St. John, Apostle and Evangelist. 29 Mon St. Andrew, Apostle. 28 Tue 30 Tue 29 Wed (During the Sundays of Advent, a number of seminarians participate in the singing and 30 Thu liturgical service during the morning Mass at the Cathedral). 31 Fri Last day of the year. Pontifical concelebration and TE DEUM. Service. 40 41
JANUARY 2011 FEBRUARY 2011
1 Sat Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God. 1 Tue 44th World Day of Peace. Pontifical Concelebration. Service. 2 Wed Presentation of Our Lord. Service. 2 Sun Epiphany of the Lord. Service. 3 Thu 3 Mon 4 Fri Adoration - First Friday of the month. 4 Tue 5 Sat 5 Wed 6 Sun 5th Sunday of the Year. 6 Thu 7 Mon 7 Fri Lectures resume for Easter Term. Adoration - First Friday of the month. 8 Tue 8 Sat 9 Wed 9 Sun The Baptism of Our Lord. 10 Thu Solemnity of St. Paul’s Shipwreck in Malta. Service. Public Holiday. 10 Mon 11 Fri 19th World Day of the Sick. 11 Tue 12 Sat Seminar for lecturers and formators. 12 Wed 13 Sun 6th Sunday of the Year. 13 Thu 14 Mon Lectures resume after mid-year exams. 14 Fri Presentation of semester essays to Prefect of Studies. 15 Tue Results to be handed in to Prefect of Studies. 15 Sat 16 Wed 16 Sun 2nd Sunday of the Year. 17 Thu 17 Mon 18 Fri Mass for vocations. CALENDAR CALENDAR 18 Tue Week of Prayers for Ecumenism. 19 Sat Seminar on Ecology. 19 Wed Diocesan Ecumenical Service. 20 Sun 7th Sunday of the Year. Birthday of Mgr. M. Grech. 20 Thu 21 Mon 21 Fri 22 Tue 22 Sat Anniversary of the Consecration of H.L. Mgr. M. Grech. 23 Wed 23 Sun 3rd Sunday of the Year. 24 Thu 24 Mon 25 Fri Half day of recollection. 25 Tue 26 Sat 26 Wed Last day of presentation of exam papers to Prefect of Studies. 27 Sun 8th Sunday of the Year. Conferral of Lectorate - Żebbuġ Parish. Last day of lectures. 28 Mon Topics for semester essays given to students during this week. 27 Thu Half day of recollection. 28 Fri St. Thomas Aquinas. Petition for the ministry of Lectorate. Study day. 29 Sat 30 Sun 4th Sunday of the Year. 31 Mon Mid-year exams begin. 42 43
MARCH 2011 APRIL 2011
1 Tue 1 Fri Adoration - First Friday of the month. 2 Wed Birthday of Bishop Emeritus Mgr. N. Cauchi. 2 Sat 3 Thu 3 Sun 4th Sunday of Lent. 4 Fri Adoration - First Friday of the month. 4 Mon Two-ECTS courses exams are held during this week. Changes of mid- 5 Sat semester courses take place during this week. 6 Sun 9th Sunday of the Year. 5 Tue 7 Mon 6 Wed 8 Tue Casus: 4.00 p.m. 7 Thu 9 Wed Ash Wednesday. Obligation of fast and abstinence. 8 Fri 10 Thu 25th anniversary of the consecration of the seminary chapel. 9 Sat 11 Fri 10 Sun 5th Sunday of Lent. 12 Sat 11 Mon Penitential Service. 13 Sun 1st Sunday of Lent. 12 Tue Casus: 4.00 p.m. 14 Mon 13 Wed The Way of the Cross on Ta’ Għammar Hill. Revision de vie. 15 Tue 14 Thu 16 Wed 15 Fri Last day of term lectures. Devotion to Our Lady of Sorrows. 17 Thu 16 Sat 18 Fri Half day of recollection. 17 Sun Palm Sunday. 26th World Youth Day. Pontifical concelebration. Service. CALENDAR CALENDAR 19 Sat Solemnity of St. Joseph. Feast of St. Joseph in the seminary. Lecturers’ P.M. Beginning of Retreat. meeting at 11.00 a.m. followed by dinner. Pontifical concelebration. 18 Mon Retreat. Service. Public holiday. 19 Tue Retreat. 6th anniversary of the pontificate of Pope Benedict XVI. 20 Sun 2nd Sunday of Lent. 20 Wed Retreat. 21 Mon 21 Thu Maundy Thursday A.M. Chrism Mass at the Cathedral. Service. 22 Tue P.M. “In Coena Domini” Mass. Service. 23 Wed 22 Fri Good Friday. All seminarians take part in the service at the Cathedral. 24 Thu 23 Sat Easter Vigil. P.M. Service by all seminarians. 25 Fri Solemnity of the Annunciation of Our Lord. Petition for the order 24 Sun Easter Sunday. Pontifical concelebration. Service. of Diaconate and for the order of Presbyterate. Seminar on Human 25 Mon St. Mark, Evangelist. Easter holidays. Formation. 26 Tue 26 Sat Seminar on Human Formation. 27 Wed 27 Sun 3rd Sunday of Lent. Seminar on Human Formation. 28 Thu 28 Mon 29 Fri 29 Tue 30 Sat 30 Wed 31 Thu Freedom Day. Public holiday. (During all the Sundays of Lent, a number or seminarians participate in the singing and liturgical service during the morning Mass at the Cathedral). 44 45
MAY 2011 JUNE 2011
1 Sun 2nd Sunday of Easter. 1 Wed 2 Mon Lectures resume for summer term. 2 Thu 3 Tue Sts. James and Philip, Apostles. 3 Fri 4 Wed 1st Wednesday in honour of the Assumption of Our Lady. 4 Sat A. M. Staff meeting. 5 Thu 5 Sun Ascension of Our Lord. P.M. Pontifical concelebration and procession 6 Fri Adoration - First Friday of the month. with the Blessed Sacrament from the Cathedral. 7 Sat Pilgrimage to Ta’ Pinu’s Shrine. Thanksgiving Mass. Oath of celibacy and 6 Mon fidelity of the ordinands. 7 Tue Commemoration of “Sette Giugno”. Public holiday. 8 Sun 3rd Sunday of Easter. 8 Wed 9 Mon Memory of St. George Preca. Comprehensive exam (written). 9 Thu 10 Tue Mass for vocations. 10 Fri 11 Wed 11 Sat St. Barnaba, Apostle. P.M. Pentecost vigil. Service. 12 Thu Comprehensive exam (oral). 12 Sun Pentecost Sunday. 13 Fri 13 Mon 14 Sat St. Matthias, Apostle. Activities held for altar boys and vocation groups. 14 Tue 15 Sun 4th Sunday of Easter. 48th World Day of Prayers for Vocations. 15 Wed Revision de vie. 16 Mon Presentation of semester essays to Prefect of Studies. 16 Thu Evaluation. 17 Tue Casus: 4.00 p.m. 17 Fri End of academic year party. Summer holidays. CALENDAR CALENDAR 18 Wed 18 Sat Exam results to be handed in to Prefect of Studies. 19 Thu 19 Sun Holy Trinity Sunday. 20 Fri Half day of recollection. 20 Mon 21 Sat 21 Tue 22 Sun 5th Sunday of Easter. 22 Wed Feast of Our Lady of Ta’ Pinu. 23 Mon A.M. Pontifical concelebration at ta’ Pinu’s Shrine. Service. 24 Tue P.M. Concelebration. Service. 25 Wed Last day of presentation of exam papers to Prefect of Studies. 23 Thu Ordination of Deacons. 26 Thu 24 Fri Solemnity of the Birth of St. John the Baptist. 27 Fri Last day of lectures. Night vigil and prayers for the ordinands. 25 Sat 28 Sat Ordination of Priests. 26 Sun Corpus Christi Sunday. Pontifical celebration. Service. 29 Sun 6th Sunday of Easter. 27 Mon 30 Mon 28 Tue 31 Tue Annual exams begin. 29 Wed Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, Apostles. Public holiday. 30 Thu 46 47
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1 Fri Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Seminarians participate with 1 Mon the clergy in an hour of prayers at Fontana Parish Church. 2 Tue 2 Sat 3 Wed 3 Sun 14th Sunday of the Year. 4 Thu St. John Mary Vianney, Patron Saint of Priests. 4 Mon 5 Fri 5 Tue 6 Sat Transfiguration of the Lord. 6 Wed 7 Sun 19th Sunday of the Year. 7 Thu 8 Mon 8 Fri 9 Tue 9 Sat 10 Wed St. Laurence, Deacon and Martyr. 10 Sun 15th Sunday of the Year. 11 Thu 11 Mon 12 Fri 12 Tue 13 Sat 13 Wed 14 Sun 20th Sunday of the Year. 14 Thu 15 Mon Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. 15 Fri A.M. Pontifical concelebration. 16 Sat P.M. Pontifical vespers and procession. All seminarians, also those 17 Sun 16th Sunday of the Year. All seminarians, also those who are going to who are going to begin, or return from the intermediate year, participate CALENDAR CALENDAR begin, or return from the intermediate year, participate in St. Geroge’s in all these functions. procession. 16 Tue 18 Mon 17 Wed 19 Tue 18 Thu 20 Wed 19 Fri 21 Thu 20 Sat 22 Fri 21 Sun 21st Sunday of the Year. 23 Sat 22 Mon 24 Sun 17th Sunday of the Year. 23 Tue 25 Mon St. James the Greater, Apostle. 24 Wed St. Bartholomew, Apostle. 26 Tue 25 Thu 27 Wed 26 Fri 28 Thu 27 Sat 29 Fri A day of recollection for all seminarians. 28 Sun 22nd Sunday of the Year. 30 Sat 29 Mon 31 Sun 18th Sunday of the Year. 30 Tue 31 Wed 48 49
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1 Thu 1 Sat 2 Fri 2 Sun 27th Sunday of the Year. 3 Sat 3 Mon First day of lectures. 4 Sun 23rd Sunday of the Year. 5 Mon 6 Tue 7 Wed 8 Thu Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Public holiday. 9 Fri 10 Sat 11 Sun 24th Sunday of the Year. 12 Mon 13 Tue 14 Wed The exaltation of the Cross. 15 Thu Our Lady of Sorrows. 16 Fri 147th anniversary of the establishment of the Diocese of Gozo. 17 Sat 18 Sun 25th Sunday of the Year. CALENDAR CALENDAR 19 Mon 20 Tue 21 Wed St. Matthew, Apostle. Independence Day. Public holiday. 22 Thu First day in the seminary after summer holidays. Experience sharing. 23 Fri Experience sharing. 24 Sat 25 Sun 26th Sunday of the Year. Beginning of annual retreat. 26 Mon 27 Tue 28 Wed 29 Thu Sts. Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, Archangles. End of retreat. 30 Fri P.M. Opening of the academic year. Concelebrated Mass of the Holy Spirit by H.L. Mgr. Mario Grech with the lecturers and the seminarians. First staff meeting after Mass. 50 51 Xerri Xerri Vella Bajada Bajada A. Borg Bezzina Bezzina Y Y 5th 5th Group) Latin st of God of God Roman Religion Virtue of Virtue (1 Language Philosophy Philosophy I - Antiqua I - I - Antiqua I - Hellenistic & 11.30 - 12.10 11.30 11.30 - 12.10 11.30 Moral Theology: Moral History of Phil.: of History Ancient Greek History of Phil.: of History Church History: Church Church History: Church Vella Vella Refalo Cauchi Bajada Sciberras D Year D st 4th Group) 4th Latin Latin nd (1 Spiritual Theology Religions (2 Language Prophetic Literature Language Phil. of the Great World Great World S. Scripture: 10.50 - 11.30 - 10.50 10.50 - 11.30 - 10.50 Physical World Vella Vella Bajada Bajada Sultana Sultana Sciberras Sciberras U Year U st 3rd Group) 3rd Latin Latin nd (1 of God Poetic & Poetic & (2 Language Prophetic Literature Prophetic Literature Language Philosophy Phil. of the S. Scripture: S. Scripture: S. Scripture: S. Scripture: 9.45 - 10.25 9.45 - 10.25 Didactic Books Didactic Books Physical World CALENDAR CALENDAR Mizzi Masini G. Borg G. Borg Sultana Sultana Ign. Borg Ign. Borg Ign. Borg Ign. Borg T T 2nd 2nd Year Year Religion Religion Poetic & in Particular in Particular in Theology & Litugical Testament Liturgical Year Liturgical Year Liturgical & Litugical Psychology of Psychology of 9.00 - 9.40 S. Scripture: Mass Media 9.00 - 9.40 Int. to the N. S. Scripture: Biblical Moral Didactic Books Moral Theology: Moral Intro. to Liturgy Intro. to Liturgy Xerri Xerri Mizzi Masini Grech Grech Cauchi A. Borg Debrincat Debrincat S S 1st 1st Roman Religion Virtue of Virtue Religions Ecumenism Ecumenism Theology of Theology of Canon Law: Canon Law: 8.20 - 9.00 Testament 8.20 - 9.00 Great World Great World Mass Media Hellenistic & 1st CYCLE - SEMESTER 2010 2011 1st CYCLE - 2nd SEMESTER 2010 2011 General Norms General Norms Int. to the N. S. Scripture: Moral Theology: Moral History of Phil.: of History Ancient Greek History of Phil.: of History Time Time Friday Friday Monday Tuesday Periods Monday Tuesday Periods Thursday Thursday Wednesday Wednesday 52 53 Mizzi Gauci Frendo A. Borg A. Borg Bezzina Buhagiar Buhagiar Y Y 5th 5th Origin Dogma: Dogma: Christian Mariology Letters of Mariology Patrology: & Genesis St. Paul - I Sacraments Canon Law: S. Scripture: 11.30 - 12.10 11.30 Social Issues 11.30 - 12.10 11.30 Sacrament of Sacrament of Reconciliation Reconciliation Moral Theology: Moral Moral Theology: Moral Moral Theology: Moral Penance & Other Other & Penance Mizzi Mizzi Bezzina Bezzina Bezzina Bezzina D D 4th 4th Origin Origin Letters of Patrology: Patrology: & Genesis & Genesis St. Paul - I II & Hebrews & II S. Scripture: S. Scripture: 10.50 - 11.30 - 10.50 10.50 - 11.30 - 10.50 Letters of St. Paul Paul St. of Letters II - Mediaevalis II - Mediaevalis Church History: Church History: Church Xerri Scerri Grima Frendo Farrugia Farrugia Farrugia Farrugia Sciberras U U 3rd 3rd Dogma: Dogma: Dogma: Dogma: Dogma: of the Sick Annointing Christian Christian Eschatology Holy Orders the Church the Church Spirituality of the the of Spirituality Theology of Theology of 9.45 - 10.25 Anthropology Social Issues 9.45 - 10.25 Consecrated Life Consecrated Catholic Priesthood Catholic Moral Theology: Moral Mystery of God of Mystery CALENDAR CALENDAR Xerri Mizzi Scerri Gauci A. Borg Farrugia Farrugia Farrugia Sciberras T T 2nd 2nd Dogma: Dogma: Dogma: of the Sick Annointing Christian Eschatology Holy Orders Sacraments II & Hebrews & II the Church Spirituality of the the of Spirituality 9.00 - 9.40 9.00 - 9.40 Canon Law: Theology of S. Scripture: Anthropology Consecrated Life Consecrated Catholic Priesthood Catholic Sacrament of Reconciliation Penance & Other Other & Penance Moral Theology: Moral Letters of St. Paul Paul St. of Letters Mizzi Mizzi Grech Grech Grima Grima Refalo Teuma Teuma Frendo S S 1st 1st Dogma: Dogma: Sanctions Sanctions Maturity Spiritual Christian Canon Law: Canon Law: Human & Letters of of Family Life of Family Life 8.20 - 9.00 St. Paul - I 8.20 - 9.00 II & Hebrews & II S. Scripture: S. Scripture: Social Issues 2nd CYCLE - 1st SEMESTER 2010 2011 Psychodynamics Psychodynamics 2nd CYCLE - SEMESTER 2010 2011 Moral Theology: Moral Letters of St. Paul Paul St. of Letters Mystery of God of Mystery Mystery of God of Mystery Time Time Friday Friday Monday Monday Tuesday Periods Tuesday Periods Thursday Thursday Wednesday Wednesday 54 55
COURSE OF PHILOSOPHY 2010-2011 (1st Cycle) of evil. God’s action: how the existence of God explains the World and its Order and the existence of humans. Science and the proof of God. Philosophy of THE PHYSICAL WORLD Assessment: Ten-minute oral 20% 4 ECTS CAN. Frank Bajada Two-hour written test 80% Epistemological status of the world - Man and the world, evolution of Select Bibliography world visions, the various grades of knowledge of the world, cosmology. Donceel J.F., Natural Theology, New York 1962. The structure of corporeal beings - analysis of change, potency and act, Mondin B., Dio: Chi è? Elementi di Teologia Filosofica,Milano 1990. substance and accidents, accidental categories, unity of form and matter, Swinburne R., Is there a God?, Oxford-New York 1996. physical and metaphysical essence of matter. The nature of the world - mathematics, kinetics, dynamics. Some particular problems: the being of the world, natural evolution of the universe, finitude and contingency of ANCIENT GREEK PHILOSOPHY the universe, physics and creation. The value of the world. 4 ECTS MGR. JIMMY XERRI Assessment: Essay about 2000 words 30% This will introduce the student to the known beginnings of philosophy, Ten-minute oral 10% to the transition from myth to rational thought, its first developments, Two-hour written test 60% and principal actors. Select Bibliography The course will cover classical Greek thought, from the 6th Century B.C. Aquinas T., Summa Contra Gentiles II c. 45 to the 4th A.D., to include the Presocratics, the Sophists, Socrates, Plato, Aquinas T., Summa Theologiae I, qq. 44-48 and Aristotle. Aquinas T., De Potentia q. 3 a.5 Assessment: Essay about 2000 words 30% Artigas M. - Sanguinetti J.J., Filosofia della Natura, Firenze 1989. Two-hour written test 70% Selvaggi F., Filosofia del Mondo: Cosmologia filosofica, Roma 1993. Select Bibliography Composta D., History of Ancient Philosophy, Vatican. Guthrie W.K.C., A History of Greek Philosophy, vols. 1 - 6, Cambridge PHILOSOPHY PHILOSOPHY OF GOD PHILOSOPHY 1962 - 81. 5 ECTS CAN. FRANK BAJADA Friggieri J., In-Nisġa tal-Ħsieb, vol. 1, Malta 2000. Nature, object and history of Natural Theology. The proof of God’s existence through reason. Atheism and its various forms. Classical arguments for the proofs of God’s existence: ontological, cosmological, HELLENISTIC - ROMAN PHILOSOPHY anthropological, teological, moral, religious experience. Theological 4 ECTS MGR. JIMMY XERRI language and ineffability of God. Essence and attributes of God: fullness of The chief objective of the course is to show how the social change from Being, Simplicity, Goodness, Eternity, Immutability, Freedom. The problem City-State to Empire affected philosophy, causing it to sideline metaphysical 56 57
and physical speculation in favour of the ethical and practical. a) Different Religions: African Religions. Australian Religions, North The course covers the period that stretches from the 4th century B.C. to American Religions. Central American Religions. South American the 7th A.D., having as its major contents: Stoicism, Epicureanism, Cynicism, Religions. European Religions. Eclecticism, Scepticism, Jewish-Hellenistic Philosophy, and Neoplatonism. b) Different Religions of the East: Buddhism, Confucianism, Hinduism, Assessment: Two-hour written test 100% Jainism, Shamanism, Shinto, Taoism, Zoroastriansim. c) Judeo-Christian current: Judaism, Christianity, Islam. Select Bibliography Armstrong A.H. (Ed.), The Cambridge History of Later Greek and Early Assessment: Two-hour written test 100% Medieval Philosophy, Cambridge 1970. Select Bibliography AA. VV., Religions of the World, Bedford 1993. Bawker J., World Religions, New York 1997. MASS MEDIA Eliade M. - Couliano P., World Religions, San Francisco 1991. 4 ECTS fr. EFFIE MASINI Neuner J., Christian Revelation and World Religions, London 2003. Communication and evolution of the main instruments of communication. Smith H., The World’s Religions, Harper 1999. Persuasive communication. Positive and negative aspects of Mass Media. Effects of social communication. Control or self-control in Mass Media. Responsibility in Mass Media. Truth - the fundamental norm in PSYCHOLOGY OF RELIGION communication. Public opinion. Mass Media and the Christian message. 2 ECTS FR. george Borg Assessment: Essay about 2000 words 40% The psychological nature of religiosity. History (W. James, S. Freud, Presentation in class 40% C.G.Jung, G. Allport). The nature of the religious attitude. Human Ten-minute oral exam 20% development and religion. Religiosity during the stages of human development. Moral development (Piaget, Kohlberg). The psychology of Select Bibliography worship, sin and conversion. Stein R., Media Power, New York 1972. Society and Communication, Unesco Publication 1982. Assessment: Fifteen-minute oral exam 100% PHILOSOPHY PHILOSOPHY Zanacchi A., La Sfida dei Mass Media, Roma 1978. Select Bibliography Byron E. A., Religious Traditions of the World, San Francisco 1993. Fraser W. - Mark W., Psychology of Religious Knowledge, London 1984. WORLD RELIGIONS Haught J.F., What is Religion? An Introduction, New York 1990. 4 ECTS H.L. MGR. NICHOLAS CAUCHI Religion and Religious Pluralism. Religious Language. The origins and development of Religion. Difficulties in studying Religion. Comparative Study of Religious Tradition. 58 59
The prophetic Literature of Wisdom: the problems of happiness and retribution. Reading of selected 5 ECTS mgr. lawrence sciberras passages: Ps 1-9; Wis 1-5; Wis 6-9; Qoh. The prophetic charism: Vocation, consecration, mission. The concept of Assessment: Essay about 2000 words 30% “prophet” in the O.T.: perspectives and interpretation. The books of the Ten-minute oral 10% later prophets. The prophets before the exile: Amos, Hosea, Michea, Proto- Two-hour written test 60% Isaias. Exegesis of the Book of Emmanuel (Is 1-39). The prophets of the 7th Select Bibliography century and the beginning of the 6th century. Exegesis of the messianic Crenshaw J.L., Ecclesiastes, Philadelphia 1987. prophecy in Jeremiah. The prophets of the exile period. Ezekiel: the Manns F., Jewish Prayer in the time of Jesus, Jerusalem 1994. problem of the vision and symbolic action; the great messianic prophecies. Nicacci A., La Casa della Sapienza, Roma 1994. Deutero-Isaias: theology of the book and exegesis of the canticles Ebed- Von Rad G., Wisdom in Israel, London 1975. Yahweh. The prophets of the Persian period (538-332). The prophets of the restoration: Aggeus, Zechariah (1-6), Trito-Isaias (56-66). The prophets of the 5th and 4th century: Malachi. The Book of Daniel: literary genre, INTRODUCTION TO THE NEW TESTAMENT interpretation, theology of history. 4 ECTS MGr. AntHonY mizzi The main objective of the course is to acquaint the student with the Assessment: Ten-minute oral 20% literature of the New Testament, its relationship to the Old Testament, its Two-hour written test 80% geographical and historical setting and its relation to Judaism and the Select Bibliography Hellenistic Roman environment and provide a reliable chronology for Blenkinsopp J., A History of Prophecy in Israel, Philadelphia 1983. important events in it. Testa E., Il Profetismo e i Profeti (Messaggio della Salvezza, vol. IV), Torino 1977. The New Testament is seen in its relationship to the Old Testament and as Vawter B., The Introduction to Prophetic Literature in R.E. Brown - J.A. an ecclesial proclamation of Jesus’ message and the Apostles’ teachings. Fitzmyer - R.E. Murphy, The New Jerome Biblical Commentary, Chap. Attention is given to the geographical aspects of Palestine depicting the physical environment and the biblical geography related to the Gospels PHILOSOPHY 1, London 1990. PHILOSOPHY and Acts. The historical outlook, of Judaism in the Hellenistic and Roman period, starting from Alexander the Great up to the Second Jewish revolt The poetic and didactic books is covered, thus providing a setting for the study of the Jewish religious 5 ECTS CAN. JOSEPH SULTANA environment including the Apocalyptic and the Jewish life and belief in The prayer of Israel: introduction to the psalms: terminology and the time of the New Testament both in Palestine and in the Diaspora. enumeration, authorship and date; compilation and growth of the Psalter; The Hellenistic-Roman environment is taken also in account considering theological ideas. The Canticle of Canticles. Introduction to the Sapiental the first century A.D. society, pagan religious movements and early and Hebrew thought and the relative problematic. The nature of the Book Gnosticism. The chronology and the literary forms of the New Testament 60 61
are also studied. Schnackenburg R., The Moral Teachings of the New Testament, London Assessment: Essay about 2000 words 30% 1982. Ten-minute oral 10% Two-hour written test 60% THE VIRTUE OF RELIGION Select Bibliography 4 ECTS mgr. ANTON BORG BROWN R.E., An Introduction to the New Testament, Bangalore 2004. The main objective of this course is to deal with the first three Lohse E., The New Testament Environment, London 1980. commandments of the Decalogue with special reference to Sunday Rest McNAMARA M., Palestinian Judaism and the New Testament, Dublin 1983. and the Eucharistic meal; the theological life of the christian as seen in PILCH j.J., The Cultural Dictionary of the Bible, Collegeville 1999. the virtue of Religion; importance is given to Prayer and to Christian cult; Schokel L.A., Bibbia Nel Suo Contesto in Introduzione allo Studio della popular religiosity and sins of false cult (superstition, satanism) are dealt Bibbia, vol. 1, Brescia 1994. with. The religious phenomenon and its interpretation. The religious Wylen S.M., The Jews in the Time of Jesus: An Introduction, New York 1996. structure of Christian morality. The first three commandments. Sins contrary to the nature of religion: irreligion, false cult. The Lord’s day and BIBLICAL MORAL THEOLOGY the Eucharist. The sacraments: a personal encounter with Christ; signs of the ecclesial community. Special ways of honouring God: prayer, reverence 2 ECTS CAN. JOSEPH SULTANA for the sacred, the vow, the Lord’s day. The main objective of this course is to emphasise the use of Holy Scripture in the study of Moral Theology, the relation between right reasoning Assessment: Essay about 2000 words 30% and Holy Scripture; the latter offers us with a biblical anthropology to Ten-minute oral 10% better understand Christian morals; to deepen the Christian meaning of Two-hour written test 50% the Decalogue, the intrinsic connection between ethics and religion as Select Bibliography upheld by the prophets; the Sermon on the Mount; to read the categorical Goffi T. – Piana G., Liturgia. Etica della religiosità, V, Brescia 1986. moral norms of the New Testament in the light of the fundamental Haring B., Free and Faithful in Christ, vol. 2, Slough 1979. PHILOSOPHY commandment of the agape. The importance of Holy Scripture in Moral Piana G. – Caffarra C., Principi di morale religiosa, Bologna 1972. PHILOSOPHY Theology. The Decalogue, its formulation. The prophet’s interpretation of the Decalogue. The Decalogue in the light of Christ’s ethical message. INTRODUCTION TO LITURGY AND THE LITURGICAL YEAR The Sermon on the Mount and the Commandment of Love. Moral issues 4 ECTS FR. IGNATIUS BORG predominant in the primitive Church. The main objective of the study of Sacred Liturgy is to gain better and Assessment: One-hour written test 100% clearer comprehension of the nature of liturgy, in all its fullness and with Select Bibliography all its implications. “The Liturgy is the summit toward which the activity of Haring B., Free and Faithful in Christ, vol. 1, Slough 1978. 62 63
the Church is directed; it is also the fount from which all her power flows” The course: Sunday, the Lord’s Day. The Paschal Triduo and the Holy Week. (Sacrosanctum Concilium, 10). Eastertide. Lent. Time of Manifestation. Advent. Ferial time. Feasts of Our PART I: General introduction. The place of Liturgy according to the Second Lord, of the Mother of God and Saints. Introduction to the Liturgy of the Vatican Council. The meaning of the word Liturgy. Liturgy in the Greek hours. and Roman world. Liturgy in The Old and New Testament. The Liturgical Assessment: Fifteen-minute oral exam 100% movement. The Theology of Liturgy. The Spirituality of Liturgy. Pastoral Select Bibliography Liturgy. ADOLF A. , Corso di Liturgia, Brescia 1985. PART II: Introduction to the Liturgical year. The Theology of time. The AUGE’ M., L’Anno Liturgico, Citta del Vaticano 2009. Theology of the Liturgical year. The Spirituality of the Liturgical year. BERGAMINI A., Cristo festa della Chiesa, Milano 1985. A historical view of the evolution of the Liturgical year. The Liturgical CASTELLANO CERVERA J., L’Anno Liturgico, Roma 1987. Calendar. CHUPUNGCO A.J., Anamnesi VI, Genova 1988. Assessment: Essay about 2000 words 30% DIX G., The Shape of Liturgy, London 1986. Two-hour written test 70% MARTIMORT A.G., La Chiesa in Preghiera I, Brescia 1984. Select Bibliography MARTIMORT A.G., La Chiesa in Preghiera IV, Brescia 1983. ADOLF A. , Corso di Liturgia, Brescia 1985. MARSILI S., Anamnesi I, Casal Monferrato 1984. MATIAS A., L’Anno Liturgico, Citta del Vaticano 2009. BERGAMINI A., Cristo festa della Chiesa, Milano 1985. SPIRITUAL THEOLOGY DIX G., The Shape of Liturgy, London 1986. 4 ECTS FR. ALEXANDER REFALO MARTIMORT A.G., La Chiesa in Preghiera I, Brecia 1984. The main objective is to help students integrate the theoretical and MARTIMORT A.G., La Chiesa in Preghiera IV, Brecia 1983. experimental side of Christian life by providing them with the essential SALVATORE M., Anamnesi I, Casal Monferrato 1984. data and principles of spiritual theology. CHUPUNGCO A.J., Anamnesi VI, Genova 1988. The course discusses Spiritual Theology in terms of its method, sources PHILOSOPHY
CASTELLANO CERVERA J., L’Anno Liturgico, Roma 1987. PHILOSOPHY and relationship with other disciplines. Special emphasis will be given to everyday experience. The course covers: 1) the biblical roots of spirituality; THE LITURGICAL YEAR IN PARTICULAR 2) a short history of spirituality and 3) the journey toward spiritual maturity. 2 ECTS FR. IGNATIUS BORG The lives and thoughts of spiritual writers through the centuries provide The main objective of this course is to enter more deeply into the meaning good illustrations of the believer’s response to the indwelling spirit of God. of the various moments that constitute the liturgical year, starting from “the Assessment: Essay about 2000 words 30% day which the Lord has made” (Psalm 118,24) and which is “the foundation Two-hour written test 70% and kernel of the whole liturgical year” (Sacrosanctum Concilium, 106). 64 65
Select Bibliography Synod, held in 1967, proposed for the revision of the Code. Bernard Ch.A., Teologia Spirituale, Roma 1989. Assessment: Fifteen-minute oral exam 100% Bouyer L., Introduction to Spirituality, Minnesota 1961. Select Bibliography De Paolis V. – MONTAN A., Le Norme Generali, in Il Diritto nel ministero ECUMENICAL ISSUES della Chiesa, I, Roma 1986. 2 ECTS mgr. saviour Debrincat Garcia M.J., Le Norme Generali del Codex Iuris Canonici, Roma 1995. The Theology of Ecumenism: a rediscovery of unity - as a given possibility. The response of our “Ecumenical Faith”: hope in God. The Ecumenical CHURCH HISTORY - I: Antiqua (30-700) Movement as a healing process. The Church as a Sacrament of Unity. The 4 ECTS MGR. joseph Bezzina Ecumenical Movement in the Catholic Church: its beginnings, Vatican The main objective of the study of Church History is to gain a better and Council II. The Catholic theological concept of the Unity of the Church. clearer comprehension of the Church, an understanding of the present Differences between the Catholic Church and other Christian Churches. day problems, a deeper concept of the richness and sovereignty of truth, Assessment: Fifteen-minute oral exam 100% and for an effective apologia of the church. This first period of Church Select Bibliography History discusses the expansion and formation of the Church in the Kloppenburg B., Ecclesiology of Vatican II, Illinois 1974. Hellenistic–Roman World. Neuner P., Breve manuale dell’Ecumene, Brescia 1986. The first period of Church History — known for convenience as antiqua — examines the expansion and formation of the Church in the Hellenistic- Roman World. Jesus Christ preached a new religion in the Roman province GENERAL NORMS of Judea and his apostles and disciples proceeded with his teachings and 2 ECTS H.L. MGR. mario GRech even founded a community at Rome, the centre of the Roman Empire. This course has a twofold objective: to provide an introduction to the legal The Roman state persecuted this Church for over two centuries, but with science and to Canon Law in particular, and to define certain key juridical the accession of Emperor Constantine a dramatic change took place, concepts and important canonical legal institutes that are indispensable PHILOSOPHY Christianity was first tolerated and then it became the official religion. An PHILOSOPHY for a pastoral functionary in order to understand, interpret and apply ecclesiastical constitution began to develop. Its beliefs were debated in Church law. the first ecumenical Councils. Its chief dogma, belief in the Trinity and in Once the sources of law are identified and the powers of those who Christ as God and Man, was affirmed and clarified in lasting terms. Several are entitled to act within the canonical legal system are determined forms in its life and liturgy were standardized and were to be retained for (legislative, executive and judicial), other juridical principles are explained the next fifteen hundred years. The bishop of Rome gained primacy over and elucidated by cross-references from the same code of Canon Law. the whole Church. This period comes to an end with the downfall of the Particular attention is given to the ten directive principles that the Bishops’ Empire at the hands of the Barbarians. 66 67
Assessment: Two-hour written test 100% Reference Sources Select Bibliography KENNEDY B.H., The Revised Latin Primer, London 1979. Bezzina J., Church history, including an account of the Church in Malta, Victoria/Gozo 1994. Church Music Bokkenkotter T., A concise history of the Catholic Church, revised and 4 ECTS FR. JOSEPH MERCIECA expanded edition, New York etc. 1990. The aim of this programme is to provide a context and content for students Brox N., Storia della Chiesa, i/Antica, Brescia 1988. to be able to acquire knowledge and deepen their understanding and History of the Church, ed by H. Jedin – K. Repgen – J. Dolan, 10 volumes, appreciation of Gregorian chant: the official and proper chant of the London 1965–81. Roman Latin Catholic Church. Shelley B. L., Church history in plain language, updated second edition, The programme places special emphasis on the study of the history of Dallas/tx etc. 1995. liturgical music and the theory and practice of Gregorian chant, comprising textual understanding of the liturgical literature. Latin Language 8 ECTS MR. GEORGE FRANCIS VELLA The chief aim of this course is to give the student the ability to read and write both Classical and Church Latin, thus enabling him to handle classical works and ecclesiastical writings, including typical liturgical texts, official Church documents and theological literature. The course which has been designed to lead the student to achieve the Secondary Education Certificate in Latin, comprises study-units focusing on grammar, syntax and literature. Assessment: Two-hour written test every semester 100% PHILOSOPHY Select Bibliography PHILOSOPHY COLLINS I.F., A Primer of Ecclesiastical Latin, Washington D.C. 1988. HILLARD A.E. and BOTTING C.G., Elementary Latin Excercises, London 2001. HILLARD A.E. and BOTTING C.G., Elementary Latin Translation Book, London 1959. NORTH M.A. and HILLARD A.E., Latin Prose Composition, London 2001. 68 69
COURSE OF THEOLOGY 2010-2011 (2nd Cycle) THE PAULINE LETTERS - II AND THE LETTER TO THE HEBREWS 5 ECTS MGR. ANTHONY MIZZI THE PAULINE LETTERS - I The main objective of this course is to allow the student to come further 5 ECTS MGr. ANTHONY MIZZI in contact with other important issues in Paul’s thought especially his The main objective of this course will permit the student upon reading Paul’s christocentric soteriology, the situation of humanity before Christ and letters, to come in contact with his great personality during his ministry his moral teachings applied in Christian life. The Letter to the Hebrews and to develop an appreciation for the major issues in Pauline thought, provides its dominant theological theme on the priesthood of Christ. particularly his christocentric soteriology, anthropology and eschatology. This unit will continue to read the other Pauline letters: Galatians and First consideration is given to Paul’s life to situate his letters and his thought Romans, the Captivity Letters (Phil., Col., Eph., Phlm.), the Pastoral Letters in the story of his ministry. A glance is given at the epistolary genre and (1-2Tim., Ti) as well as the Letter to the Hebrews, discussing issues of on contemporary studies of Paul’s letters. A reading of the first four authorship, integrity of composition and other problems where necessary. letters of Paul,1 and 2 Thessalonians and 1 and 2 Corinthians discussing The content and the theological message of each letter is expounded, issues of authorship, integrity of composition and other problems where followed by an exegesis of some selected texts to explore certain Pauline necessary. The content and the theological message of each letter is doctrinal themes: christology (Christ-event and its effects expressed in expounded, followed by an exegesis of some selected texts to explore different images: justification, reconciliation, etc.), anthropology (sin, law certain Pauline doctrinal themes: christology (Christ’s role in salvation and man), ethics (in Christian life); Christ’s priesthood in Hebrews. history), ecclesiology and eschatology. Assessment: Essay about 2000 words 30% Assessment: Essay about 2000 words 30% Ten-minute oral 10% Ten-minute oral 10% Two-hour written test 60% Two-hour written test 60% Select Bibliography Select Bibliography BARBAGLIO G. - FABRIS R., Le Lettere di Paolo, 3 vols, Roma 1980. BOSCH J.S., Scritti Paolini, in Introduzione allo Studio della Bibbia, Vol. 7, BOSCH J.S., Scritti Paolini, in Introduzione allo Studio della Bibbia, vol. 7, Brescia 1991. Brescia 1991. BRUCE F.F., Paul: Apostle of the Heart Set Free, Grand Rapids 1996. FITZMYER J.A., Pauline Theology, chap. 82, (also chap. 47, 48, 51, 52, 54-56, Doty W.G., Letters in Primitive Christianity, Philadelphia 1979. 60) in New Jerome Biblical Commentary, London 1991. Fitzmyer J.A., Pauline Theology, chap. 82, (also chap. 45, 46, 49, 50, 53) FITZMYER J.A., Accordingg to Paul: Studies in the Theology of the Apostle, in New Jerome Biblical Commentary, London 1991. New York 1993. HAWTHORNE G.F. - MARTIN R.P. - REID D.G., Dictionary of Paul and His PENNA R., Paul the Apostle, 2 vols, Collegeville 1996. Letters, Illinois 1993. VANHOYE A., Il Messaggio della Lettera agli Ebrei, Torino 1979. THEOLOGY O’Connor J.M., Paul , A Critical Life, Oxford 1996. THEOLOGY 70 71
THE MYSTERY OF GOD CHRISTIAN ANTHROPOLOGY 5 ECTS MGR. SAVIOUR GRIMA 4 ECTS FR. HECTOR SCERRI The objective of this course is to reflect on a systematic theological The aim of the study-unit lies in studying the truth about man in the light understanding of God in the Trinitarian mystery through the relationship of Revelation. Man has been created in the image of God, and is called (a) and revelation of the Incarnate Word and the salvific event realized to be his friend and thus the recipient of his love, and consequently (b) to completely in the fullness of time. The aim of God’s relational approach be the steward of creation. The study-unit presents a theology of creation to His Chosen People in the Old Testament and continued in Christ in and man’s place in the divine plan. the New Covenant is to create a special encounter in the believer with The course seeks to treat various themes, inlcuding man’s creation in the immanent Trinity in and through the economic aspect of the same God’s image, the gift of human freedom, the complementarity of man and mystery in human history. woman, the human soul, the original state of human beings constituted Modern man and the presence of God. God’s existence as manifested in supernatural grace, the fall, suffering and death, and the promise of in Sacred Scripture through His self-manifestations. The essence of salvation. God and His Divine attributes. The divine knowledge, love, justice and Assessment: Essay of 2000 words 30% mercy. The Trinitarian mystery as revealed in the New Testament by the Ten-minute oral 10% Incarnate Son. The major heretical opinions in the first centuries and the Two-hour written test 60% developments of the Trinitarian theology in the early Fathers of the Church. Select Bibliography Theological aspects of the Triune God: internal processions, relationships LADARIA L., Antropologia Teologica, Casale Monferrato 1995. and persons within the Holy Trinity. Common divine activities ad extra LADARIA L., Introduzione all’Antropologia Teologica, Casale Monferrato and appropriations. 1992. Assessment: Essay about 2000 words 30% SACHS J.R., The Christian Vision of Humanity. Basic Christian Anthropology, Ten-minute oral 10% Collegeville 1991. Two-hour written test 60% SCHÖNBORN C., Chance or Purpose? Creation, Evolution and a Rational Select Bibliography Faith, San Francisco 2007. John Paul II, Catechesis on the Great Mystery of God, Vatican City 1985. Kelly J., Il Pensiero Cristiano delle Origini, Bologna 1972. ECCLESIOLOGY Marsh T., The Triune God, a Biblical, Historical and Theological Study, 5 ECTS MGR. Joseph farrugia London 1994. The origin of the Church, its institution by Christ. Nature of the Church. The Christian Faith, ed. by NEUNER J. and DUPUIS J., New York 2001. New Testament ideas. Patristic, mediaeval and modern developments. Church as universal sacrament, life and structure. Mystical Body of Christ. THEOLOGY THEOLOGY Authority in the Church, its teaching office. The infallibility of the Pope. 72 73
The Episcopal College. Membership of the Church necessity. Unity of the greatly to the place of Mary in the salvation history. She is the messianic Church - Apostolic succession. Church as Holy and Catholic. The heavenly woman that accompanies Christ and the Church, as well as the valuable Church and the pilgrim Church. model in the ecclesial image. Assessment: Essay about 2000 words 30% The course: the history of both dogma and theology presents the faith Ten-minute oral 10% of the Church and its enduring attention to the Virgin Mary and to her Two-hour written test 60% mission in the economy of salvation. A particular analysis of Chapter VIII of Vatican II “Lumen Gentium”. A doctrinal synthesis about the Virgin Mary Select Bibliography in the light of the mystery of Christ and the Church. Other mariological Koppenburg B., Ecclesiology of Vatican II, Chicago 1977. reflections from the Church’sMagisterium , in the catholic theology, in the Mondin G.B., Le nuove ecclesiologie, Roma 1980. liturgy and in the ecumenical movement and pastoral activity. Philips G., La Chiesa e il suo mistero, 2 vols., Milano 1969. Sullivan F.A., The Church we believe in, Dublin 1988. Assessment: Ten-minute oral 20% Sullivan F.A., Magisterium: The Teaching Authority of the Catholic Church, Two-hour written test 80% Dublin 1983. Select Bibliography De FIORES S. - MEO S., Nuovo Dizionario di Mariologia, Milano 1985. O’DONNELL C., Celebrare con Maria, le feste e le memorie di Maria nell’Anno The SACRAMENT OF HOLY ORDERS Liturgico, Città del Vaticano 1994. 2 ECTS MGR. JOSEPH FARRUGIA PERRELLA S.M., Ecco Tua Madre (Gv. 19,27). La Madre di Gesù nel Magistero The priesthood of Christ and the institution of the Christian priesthood. di Giovanni Paolo II e nell’oggi della Chiesa e del mondo, Milano 2007. The essence, matter and form of the sacrament. Ministerial priesthood SERRA A., E c’era la Madre di Gesù. . . . (Gv. 2,1), Milano 1989. and its relation to the ‘priesthood’ of the faithful. Nato da Donna. . . (Gal. 4,4), Milano 1992. Assessment: One-hour written test 100% SERRA A., La Donna dell’Alleanza. Prefigurazioni di Maria nell’Antico Select Bibliography Testamento, Padova 2006. Galot J., Teologia del Sacerdozio, Firenze 1981. John Paul II, Pastores Dabo Vobis, Città del Vaticano 1992. THE SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING 2 ECTS MGR. JOSEPH FARRUGIA MARIOLOGY: MARY “ICON OF THE MYSTERY” This course deals with suffering and the ministry of the Church. The subject 4 ECTS FR. GERARD BUHAGIAR matter is divided in two parts. The first part of the course addresses the The main objective of the course is to offer the student how the latest issue of the theological interpretation of human suffering. The second developments in exegesis and theology, based on Sacred Scripture, part considers the sacrament of the anointing of the sick: its foundations THEOLOGY THEOLOGY especially during the last half of the twentieth century, have contributed in Scripture and Tradition and its salvation context. 74 75
Assessment: One-hour written test 100% Assesment: Essay about 2000 words 30% Select Bibliography Ten-minute oral 10% COYLE T. (ed.), Christian Ministry to the Sick, London 1986. Two-hour written test 60% EMERSON J. G., Suffering. Its Meaning and Ministry, Nashville 1986. Select Bibliography ROCCHETTA C., I sacramenti della fede, Bologna 1985. HARING S., Free and Faithful in Christ, Slough 1979. VORGRIMLER H., Sacramental Theology, Collegeville 1992. THE SACRAMENT OF PENANCE ESCHATOLOGY 5 ECTS MGR. ANTON BORG 2 ECTS MGR. JOSEPH FARRUGIA The main objective of this course is to understand the moral experience of Eschatology as part of Theology, its importance. The Judgement, the penance, of conversion and of reconciliation as found in biblical, patristic, resurrection from the dead and eternal life in Scripture. The teaching of scholastic, theological studies; to bring to light the penitent’s personal the Church as found in Tradition and the latest developments. penitential process and the Church’s sacramental power to pardon sin. The Assessment: One-hour written test 100% Tridentine theology of Penance and the renewal of the sacrament in the light of the Ordo Paenitentiae. To deal the pastoral aspect of the sacrament Select Bibliography with specific categories of penitents; to affirm the use of penitential and BIFFI G., Linee di escatologia cristiana, Milano 1984. eucharistic liturgies in the life of the Church in dealing with penitents. An Pazo C., Teologia dell’al di la’, Roma 1983. outline of the biblical, historical, dogmatic, moral and pastoral aspects TRAVIS S.H., Christian Hope and the Future of Man, London 1980. of the sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation. Forgiveness of sins in the New Testament; in the early Church and in the Patristic age. The CHRISTIAN SOCIAL ETHICS (IV & VIII COM) sacramental structure of ecclesial penance: the Scholastics, Tridentine, and 5 ECTS FR. GEORGE FRENDO Post Tridentine theology. Crisis of the sacrament and its pastoral practice. Christian Social Ethics in a historical perspective, in the biblical, theological Assessment: Essay about 2000 words 30% and ecclesial contexts. Nature of and distinction between “person”, Ten-minute oral 10% “society” and “international community”. Ecclesiology and diaconia: Two-hour written test 60% rights and duties of the ecclesial community. “The truth will set you free” Select Bibliography (In 8,32): Christ himself, the saving Truth. Man who searches for Truth. A Goffi T. – Piana G., Liturgia, I-V, Brescia 1986. phenomenology and a sociology of truth. Truthfulness and discretion in McCormick R., Notes on Moral Theology, Washingtom D.C. 1981. communication. Truth and covenant fidelity. Human honour. Rahner K., La penitenza della Chiesa, Roma 1968.
THEOLOGY Ramos R., Il sacramento della penitenza, Torino 1974. THEOLOGY 76 77
CANON LAW: The Church’s inherent right to have it’s own penal laws rests not only on the THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION and other classical principles underlining social philosophy but also on theological sacraments and ecclesiological tenets. However penal law remains a positive law, 4 ECTS MGR. john b. gauci and as in the case of all man-made-Iaws, throughout the ages the way Duties and rights of the reconciled Christian. The minister of the sacrament sanctions were formulated and applied has evolved. The canonical system of reconciliation: faculties, delegation, suspension, reserved sins, etc. is different from other similar civil systems not only in the type of penalties Abuses by the minister: solicitation, absolution of his accomplice in sin. The it contemplates, but also in what amounts to offence, the processes for the sacramental seal: duty, nature, subject, violation. Duties of the minister: declaration or imposition of penalties and how the latter are extinguished. doctrine, instruction, spiritual judgement, human qualities, correction of Assessment: Fifteen-minute oral exam 100% defects in administration. Norms for a collective confession and absolution. Select Bibliography Other sacraments: baptism, confirmation, holy orders, the sacrament of BORRAS A., Les sanctions dans I’eglise, Paris 1990. the sick. DE PAOLlS Valesio, CITO Davide, Le Sanzioni nella Chiesa. Commento al Assessment: Ten-minute oral 20% Codice di Diritto Canonico Libro VI, Città del Vaticano, 2000. Two-hour written test 80% SANCHIS J., La Legge penale e il precetto penale, Milano 1993. Select Bibliography AA. VV. The Canon Law Society of America, The Code of Canon Law: Text PATROLOGY I + II Origins of Christian Literature and Commentary, 1985. and Genesis of Theology (I-Ill Centuries) Chiappetta L., Codice di Diritto Canonico, Napoli 1996. 5 ECTS MGR. JOSEPH BEZZINA Commento al Codice di Diritto Canonico, Pontificia Universita` Urbaniana, The main objective of this course is to offer an overview of the life, Roma 1985. the writings, and the teachings of a selection of early Christian writers, indicating their individual characteristics and placing their literary and CANON LAW: ECCLESIAL COMMUNION AND SANCTIONS teaching activity in its proper historical context. 2 ECTS H.L. MGR. MARIO GRECH The course is introduced by an examination of (1) the Fathers in theological As the title of this course suggests, an introduction to Book VI of the studies today; (2) the Fathers in the directives of the Church; (3) the Code of Canon Law aims at defining the pastoral significance of canonical importance of studying the Fathers; and (4) the method employed to penalties, in that they are meant to seek only the spiritual integrity study the Fathers and their writings. of the whole church and the good of the offenders themselves. The • Part I (I-II centuries) examines the genesis of Christian Literature by transgression of certain important and delicate values in the life of the exploring (1) the primitive ecclesiastical writings; (2) the Apostolic Christian community calls for immediate disciplinary measures; otherwise, Fathers; (3) the apologetic literature ofthe second century; and (3) the THEOLOGY THEOLOGY the communio in the Church would suffer. heretical and anti-heretical literature during the same period. 78 79
• Part 11 (II-III centuries) examines the genesis of Christian Theology by PSYCHODYNAMICS OF FAMILY LIFE delving into the teachings of a selection of (1) Eastern writers; (2) African 2 ETCS FR. ANTON TEUMA writers; and (3) Roman and other western writers. The main objective of the course is to become familiar with some basic Assessment: Essay about 2000 words 30% psychological tools in order to have the ability to interpret the single family Two-hour written test 70% events in the context of Christian anthropology and evangelical family Select Bibliography values. This may lead to a deep understanding of the family dynamics QUASTEN J., Patrologia, I, Roma 1975. in the light of Christian marriage and may offer concrete suggestions in The Ante-Nicene Fathers; translations of the writings of the Fathers down favour of authentic relations. to AD 325, 10 vols, edited by A. Roberts - J. Donaldson, reprinted The course: Family in the present situation, stages in the family life, Edinburgh - Grand Rapids/MI 1996. relations between the partners, communication, family crisis and conflicts, relation with siblings, mature and immature love, relation with adolescents, some helping skills. SPIRITUALITY OF THE CATHOLIC PRIESTHOOD Assessment: Fifteen-minute oral exam 100% 2 ECTS FR. DANIEL XERRI Select Bibliography The main objective of this course is to reflect on the true identity of the MANENTI A., Coppia e famiglia, come e perche`. Aspetti psicologici, Bologna Catholic Priest and then on the spirituality intrinsic to it, in the light of his 1998. mission in contemporary world. WEST R., Marriage, Sexuality and Gender, New Mexico 2007. The course: Identity of the Catholic Priest. Trinitarian, cristological, pneumatological and ecclesiological dimensions of the priesthood. The triple function deriving from such identity: prophetic, cultic, Consecrated life pastoral. Configuration with Christ. Spirituality as identity. Spirituality of 2 ECTS FR. TONY SCIBERRAS MSSp consecration and mission. Spirituality of eschatological service. Spirituality At the end of this course, participants would be able to: appreciate the of communion. richness of ways in the following of Christ that developed throughout Assessment: Fifteen-minute oral exam 100% history; understand that Christian spirituality needs to be incarnated in Select Bibliography the concrete historical, social and ecclesial situation of a given moment CENCINI A., Prete e mondo d’oggi, Milano 2010. of history. CONGREGATION FOR THE CLERGY, Directory on the ministery and life of PART I: Four are considered to be the originators of the basic “Rules” of priests, Rome 1994. religious life: Sts. Basil, Augustine, Benedict and Francis. All other founders/ COSTA M., Tra identità e formazione. La spiritualità sacerdotale, Roma 2003. foundresses compiled “Constitutions”.
THEOLOGY PART II: St. Ignatius of Loyola. FAVALE A., I presbiteri: identità, missione, spiritualità e formazione THEOLOGY permanente, Torino 1999. PART III: While the course will delve in an introductory manner into the 80 81
aforementioned foundations of Religious Life, it will then offer a deeper the major issues involved in the process of progressive integration reflection on the theology of religious life presented by Vatican II up to between the psychic structure of personality and the demands posed Vita Consacrata: by ideals, such as, the self with its needs, attitudes and values, the actual • The divine-ecclesial origin of consecrated life; and ideal self and their harmony. Decision making through emotional and • Function and importance of consecrated life within the Church; rational wanting and the study of motivation, classified as compliance, • The universal vocation of all the Christians to sanctity and the identification and internalisation are other topics covered in the course. particular vocation of the consecrated persons; Assessment: One-hour written test 100% • Spiritual theology of community-living and the vows; Select Bibliography • The charismatic origin of consecrated life: its mission in the Church; Cencini A. - Manenti A., Psychology and Formation. Structures and • The theological effects of consecration on the individual and the Dynamics, Bombay 1992. Church in general. Ravaglioli A., Psicologia, Casale Monferrato 2000. PART IV: Secular Institutes: the Provida Mater and Primo Feliciter. Mimeographed notes presented by the lecturer. Assessment: One-hour written test 100% Select Bibliography CHURCH HISTORY - II: Mediævalis (700-1300) AA.VV., Dizionario Teologico della Vita Consacrata, Milan 1994. 4 ECTS MGR. Joseph Bezzina CABRA P.G., Breve Corso sulla Vita Consacrata, Brescia 2004. The main objective of the study of Church History is to gain a better and CENCINI A., Vita Consacrata, Turin 1994. clearer comprehension of the Church, an understanding of the present De PaUlis V., La Vita Consacrata nella Chiesa, Bologna 1992. day problems, a deeper concept of the richness and sovereignity of truth, Hite J., Holland S., Ward D. (ed), A Handbook on Canons 573-746, and for an effective apologia of the Church. Thissecond period of Church Minnesota 1985. History describes how the Church became the entelechy of the Christian SCHNEIDERS S. M., Religious Life in a New Millennium, New Jersey 2000. nations of the West. Church and State in the post-Constantine era had become part and parcel. HUMAN AND SPIRITUAL MATURITY This union disintegrated with the downfall of the Empire at the hands of 2 ECTS fr. ALEXANDER REFALO the Barbarian tribes that descended from the north of Europe to occupy The main objective is to help seminarians integrate their self-knowledge the south and the Mediterranean. Through the policy of the popes, with the Gospel values. It makes use of the contribution of psychology for the labour of the monks, and the bellicose Franks, a new social order is building a better Christian anthropology: living in greater depth according construed: Christendom. A new period of Church history — known for to one’s faith. convenience as mediævalis — is ushered in. Charlemagne consolidated The course presents the three levels of human psychic life, namely, the THEOLOGY
this order with the foundation of a new holy Empire. This renewed union THEOLOGY psyco-physiological, the psyco-social and the rational-spiritual. It addresses of the spiritual and the temporal caused many problems and the popes 82
set in motion a reform to regain full liberty for the Church. The foundation of mendicant Orders and of Universities, among other things, played an important role in the foundation of a new social order in Europe. Assessment: Two-hour written test 100% Select Bibliography Bezzina J., Church history, including an account of the Church in Malta, Victoria/Gozo 1994. Bokkenkotter T., A concise history of the Catholic Church, revised and expanded edition, New York etc 1990. Frank Isnard W., Storia della Chiesa, ii/Epoca Medioevale, Brescia 1989. History of the Church, ed by H. Jedin – K. Repgen – J. Dolan, 10 volumes, London 1965–81. Shelley B. L., Church history in plain language, updated second edition, Dallas/tx etc. 1995.
CHURCH MUSIC 4 ECTS FR. JOSEPH MERCIECA The aim of this programme is to provide a context and content for students to be able to acquire knowledge and deepen their understanding and appreciation of Gregorian chant: the official and proper chant of the Roman Latin Catholic Church. The programme places special emphasis on the study of the history of liturgical music and the theory and practice of Gregorian chant, comprising textual understanding of the liturgical literature. THEOLOGY