Lent is a liturgical time that in itself asks of the faithful prayer, fasting and charity. For this year too, the Seminary offered all the opportunities possible so that the seminarians can benefit from Lent, both on a personal level and on community level. The programme included more time dedicated to prayer, including the mid-day prayer, the Way of the Cross and the Via Matris. On Monday 14th March, the seminarians participated in a penitential celebration. On Wednesday 16th March, they took part in a session of fraternal correction and the Way of the Cross at Għammar. This year, the seminarians held a half day of recollection for Form 3 and Form 4 students of the Minor Seminary as well as an activity for the 6th Form students who visited the Seminary. On every Thursday of Lent, the seminarians visited churches and parishes where Lenten sermons were being delivered, to collect donations for the Major Seminary from the congregation. During Holy Week, the seminarians had a retreat and were on holiday for two weeks. The community returned to the Seminary on Monday 4th April 2016.
