This three-year course, intended primarily for family ministry agents of local churches, offers an innovative approach founded on a unified base including theological preparation, pastoral care and periods of fraternal life. The structure of the Master is cyclical (the first cycle will be held from 13 to 19 March and from 3 to 16 July), with front-lectures during three weeks each year (one in the spring, two in summer), supplementary on-line courses and specialization paths in thematic fields through tutoring. Educational teaching experience is also included. The courses will be in two places: one week in Rome and the two summer weeks in a sea or mountain resort (for the summer of 2016, Corvara, in the province of Bolzano, has been chosen).