Hierarchy of the Catholic Church distinct from the general apostolate or ministry of the laity described above. The consultative leadership of the church, in both the diocese and the parish, usually comprises a Pastoral Council and a Finance Council, as well as several Commissions usually focusing on major aspects of the church's life and mission, such as Faith Formation or Christian Education, Liturgy, Social Justice, Ecumenism, or Stewardship. Religious—who can be either lay people or clergy—are members of religious institutes, societies in which the members take public vows and live a fraternal life in common. This is a form of consecrated life distinct from other
Church of Mary's Nativity within the Fort the church. Access to the church was heavily restricted with the arrival of the British in 1800. However, access to the church was still given once a year on September 8 to commemorate Victory day. This went on until 1940 the church was destroyed by a direct hit by the luftwaffe during WWII. The church was restored in 1955. Nowadays, the church stands on government property however, the church is still under the jurisdiction of the Archdiocese of Malta. Originally this church had one altar and a painting depicting the Virgin Mary with baby Jesus. Two other side altars were