SDS supports the spiritual formation and pastoral care of students and educators in Maltese schools by offering prayer spaces, sessions, and programmes inspired by Christian values and teachings. Their work is rooted in the spirit and example of Jesus Christ, aiming to foster peace, love, and personal growth within school communities. Learn more here.

SDS programmes are designed primarily for students across various age groups (primary, middle, and secondary schools) and educators. There are multiple programmes, for example, “Living Love Joyfully”, which target specific year groups (e.g., Year 6 and Year 8 students) and promote spiritual, personal, and communal development through interactive activities.

Schools can register classes for these sessions by completing the registration form available on the following SDS page: https://sds.mt/request, or contacting SDS at sds@maltadiocese.org.

Among the key programmes SDS offers are:

• Prayer Spaces: Interactive, reflective environments where children and young people explore spirituality and prayer through creative stations.
• Living Love Joyfully: Sessions focusing on spiritual growth during important transitional periods in students’ lives, using stories, journaling, art, and prayer.
• Soul Speak Programme: Supporting spiritual dialogue and formation.
• Other special events and workshops for educators and students, including labyrinth experiences and thematic prayer activities. Explore more here.

Prayer Spaces are creative, interactive stations set up to help participants reflect on spiritual themes such as peace, forgiveness, friendship, or the environment. They use simple objects and activities to invite prayer and reflection. Prayer Spaces can be adapted for different age groups and are used regularly by SDS in schools and special events. Learn more about Prayer Spaces.

Yes. SDS organizes Cope sessions and other sessions like prayer labyrinth experiences specifically for educators to deepen their spiritual life, reduce stress, and connect with God. These sessions provide a reflective space for educators to renew their faith and pastoral zeal. Learn more about the pastoral care for educators.

SDS promotes integrating spiritual reflection with other subjects, for example, by encouraging creative prayer spaces, storytelling, and thematic activities that align with the learning outcomes frameworks. You can use the SDS assistant to support you in this process.

Those interested in supporting SDS’s mission can visit the “Get Involved” page on the SDS website to learn how to volunteer, collaborate, or contribute to spiritual development initiatives in schools. 

Yes. SDS provides many of its resources, programme descriptions, event information, and prayer space ideas directly on the website, accessible to educators, students, and families for ongoing formation and inspiration. Visit our resources page.