St. Peter’s Pontifical Institute Launches Extension Course for 2025-2026 on Synodality and Faith

Bangalore, June 28, 2025: St. Peter’s Pontifical Institute in Bangalore has announced its Extension Course for the academic year 2025-2026, inviting both religious and laity to embark on a spiritual journey under the theme “Pilgrims of Hope: Discerning the Synodal Path… ‘For we walk by faith, not by sight’” (2 Corinthians 5:7).

In a world facing rapid change, uncertainty, and complex challenges, the Church calls its members to journey together as pilgrims of hope, discerning the path of Synodality with faith and courage. Inspired by St. Paul’s words, the Institute aims to deepen participants’ trust in God’s guidance amid the unfolding mission of the Church.

The programme places strong emphasis on walking together in communion, participation, and mission. Participants are encouraged to listen attentively to the Holy Spirit, to one another, and to the signs of the times, nurturing a renewed spirit of hope and transformation.

St. Peter’s Pontifical Institute offers this extension course to foster prayerful reflection, spiritual growth, and active engagement in discerning God’s will in today’s changing world.

The course will run from 5th July 2025 to 21st February 2026, with classes scheduled every Saturday from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The deadline for registration is 4th July 2025. The total fee is Rs 1,000, comprising a course fee of Rs 750 and a registration fee of Rs 250. A diploma will be awarded upon successful completion and regular attendance.

The curriculum spans diverse topics under the overarching theme of Synodality. Highlights include:

• - Understanding Synodality: Walking Together as Pilgrims of Hope

• - Christ as the Model of Synodality: A Christological Understanding

• - Living the Word: Deepening Faith through Scripture

• - The Role of Sacraments in Christian Life

• - Marian devotion under the title With Mary, We Are Pilgrims of Hope

• - Women in the Church: Gifts, Challenges, and Opportunities

• - Care for Our Common Home: Catholic Perspectives on Ecology

• - Building Christian Unity and Ecumenism

• - Engaging Youth and Families in Church Life

• - Spiritual Direction and Confession in the Synodal Journey

• - Education to Love in the Light of Synodality

• - A Jubilee Year Pilgrimage to KGF

For more details, interested participants can contact Fr. Arockia Anthony, Director, or Fr. Antony Joseph, Registrar, at St. Peter’s Pontifical Institute, Malleswaram West, Bangalore, Tel. No. - 080-23315172.

This initiative reflects the Institute’s commitment to nurturing faith, dialogue, and hope amid the challenges of modern life.