Egidio Viganò – “Educating to the faith in the school” in “Acts of the General Council”

In this letter, the Rector Major provides updates and reflections following the recent plenary session of the General Council. He highlights the ongoing implementation of GC23 decisions across Salesian provinces worldwide, emphasizing dedication amidst challenges in missionary fields and new foundations. Addressing the critical theme of educating youth in faith within Salesian schools, he invites reflection on its pivotal role in the Congregation’s renewal, urging consideration of both its complexities and educational impact.

Contents:

• lntroduction
• The “oratorian root” of our School
• The scholastic commitment of the Congregation at the present day
• The problem of the relationship between “school” and “education” 
• Crisis of cultural transition
• Times for research
• Complexity of the scholastic institution at the present day
• The Catholic school renewed
• Commitment to teaching in the new evangelization
• The salesian style
• Masters of youth spirituality

Reference time period: 1993

Reference institution:
Direzione Generale SDB