The weeks after Easter are a time of hope and anticipation, as we wait for the fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit—just like the first disciples did.
With that same spirit, Fall Afresh is back: our annual Pentecost weekend for youth, a space for prayer, reflection, and joyful celebration. This year, we’re going deeper—and staying longer. For the first time, our live-in starts Friday evening, continues through Saturday, culminating with the Pentecost Vigil on Saturday evening, and finishes on Sunday morning.
And yes… we’re camping. 🌿
You’ll have the chance to pitch a tent under the stars at St Agatha’s Motherhouse—a weekend of simplicity, nature, and spiritual renewal.
If you’re a young person looking for something meaningful—whether you’re strong in faith or just exploring—you’re warmly invited. There’s a place for you.
With shared meals, laughter, prayer, and celebration, Fall Afresh 2025 promises to awaken something new in you: courage, connection, and a sense of mission.
SEASON
Pentecost crowns the fifty days of Easter — a season of joy, new life, and the victory of Christ over death. It is not just an end, but a beginning: the moment when the Risen Christ breathes His Spirit on the Church, empowering it to live and share the Good News.
This weekend is an invitation to enter fully into that moment — to receive the Spirit anew and be sent out with purpose. Summed up in two words: Renewed Mission. This echoes Pope Francis’ call to be Pilgrims of Hope — people shaped by the Resurrection, alive in the Spirit, and ready to carry the hope of Easter into the world.
THEME
In tune with the call of the universal Church, inspired by Pope Francis’ final message to young people, this year’s Fall Afresh will journey under the theme: “Pilgrims of Hope”
We will walk together — literally and spiritually — as young seekers grounded in faith and driven by hope. In a world full of anxiety and division, we want to become signs of something greater: signs of trust, courage, and new beginnings.
THE PROGRAMME
The weekend will unfold in various dynamic elements: a time to pause, let go, and reflect as we allow the Spirit to challenge our routine; a day dedicated to prayer, group sharing, personal silence, and meaningful conversations; and a concluding celebration of the Pentecost Vigil, marked by joy, a sense of mission, and renewed purpose. Rooted in prayer, this journey offers space to stop, connect deeply, and rediscover what it means to belong — to God, to one another, and to the world.
Programme
FRIDAY, 6TH JUNE
18:00 – Settling in & Registration
19:00 – Dinner
20:00 – Bonfire Social
SATURDAY, 7TH JUNE
08:30 – Breakfast
09:00 – Introduction
09:30 – Prayer Spaces activity
We’ll set out on foot to explore the sacred streets and hidden corners of Rabat and Mdina, walking through places steeped in spiritual meaning. This won’t be a cultural tour, but a journey of the soul — pausing at significant spots to create space for silence, reflection, and prayer.
11:30 – Personal Reflection Time
12:00 – Lunch
Afternoon – Free Time
16:00 – Introduction to Outreach
Inspired by Pope Francis’ call to be “open arms” of God’s mercy, part of our experience will be dedicated to outreach. In small groups, we’ll visit elderly people living near Rabat — stepping out of our comfort zones to share simple, hope-filled gestures of presence, kindness, and joy.
18:00 – Free Time (Showers)
20:00 – Pentecost Vigil
Later – Campfire & Cookout
SUNDAY, 8TH JUNE
08:30 – Morning Prayers
09:00 – Breakfast
10:00 – Over and Done!
Registration Closed
Registration for Fall Afresh is now closed as the event is fully booked.
Thank you for your interest and support!
