SDC Associates – Malta

This group began in 1948 with four former members of the Society of Christian Doctrine. It was recognized as an official branch of the SDC through the support of St George Preca on October 17, 1960. This group is open to married, single, and young people coming from all walks of life.

Our Lord Jesus Christ walked in Galilee and called people to follow him (see Mk1:16-20). Just as Jesus made disciples, he is also making disciples of us. To achieve this goal, we use the Scriptures, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, as well as Encyclicals and Apostolic Exhortations given to us by the Popes. This helps us to not only know who Jesus is, but also what he wants from us.

Our main activity remains that of Christian formation through prayer and study with talks every Wednesday and Saturday from speakers who prepare well in the subject they will be speaking about. We also have meetings that take the form of discussions.

On special occasions or feastdays, special celebrations are held in which there is certainly no shortage of teaching from the many books written by the Founder, St George Preca.

The group gives special importance to retreats. In fact, about four retreats are held throughout the year.

On the last Saturday before the Christmas feast, a religious and social activity is orgnised. It includes  the celebration of Holy Mass animated with christmas carols. The Superior General of the SDC would also be invited to pass his Christmas greetings to members. A reception will be organised afterwards.

In November of each year, a Mass is held for the deceased members where the relatives of the deceased members would be invited.

On new year’s eve, the group meets for an hour of adoration, not only to thank God for what He has done for us during the year, but also to ask for forgiveness.

From time to time, the group organises cultural outings for members and conferences for the general public on current topics.

Anyone who wants to attend our meetings is more than welcome. Interested individuals can contact Gaetan Cilia (Superior) on these numbers: 21494800/79494807 or Paul Borg (Asst. Superior) on these numbers: 21487617/99847330.

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