Father Philip Rinaldi was my granduncle on myfather’s side. For us youngsters he was the tall, smiling priest who, when visiting our home, would dig into his pockets and invariably come up with all sorts of goodies.
Philip J. Pascucci – “Once upon a time in old New York” in “Journal of Salesian Studies”
During the years following the late nineteenth and early twentieth century the Italian immigrant made his way, educated his children, and contributed his many talents to the great melting pot, not only in New York City, but in the whole of the United States.
Michael Ribotta – “Don Bosco’s venture into popular education – The Gentleman’s Almanac” in “Journal of Salesian Studies”
When New Year’s Day dawned in Turin in 1854, the subscribers to Don Bosco’s Catholic Readings (Letture Cattoliche) were in for a pleasant andunexpected surprise.
Arthur Lenti – “«The most wonderful day of my life» – The sesquicentennial of Don Bosco’ s ordination remembered” in “Journal of Salesian Studies”
This paper will survey that period in Don Bosco’s life that saw him ordained a priest. It will not be a study of Don Bosco the priest.
Michael Mendl – “St. John Bosco’s dealings with the Cavour family” in “Journal of Salesian Studies”
In carrying out his humble apostolate on behalf of poor and abandoned boys, Saint John Bosco (1815-1888) came into frequent contact with the wealthy and the powerful of Piedmontese society.
Arthur Lenti – “Don Bosco’s vocation – mission dreams” in “Journal of Salesian Studies”
Don Bosco’s vocation dreams hold an important place in Don Bosco’s vocational development and in the process by which his lifework was determined and specified.
Rachele Lanfranchi – “I convitti per operaie affidati alle Figlie di Maria Ausiliatrice da «semplice albergo» a «case di educazione»” in “L’educazione salesiana dal 1880 al 1922. Istanze ed attuazioni in diversi contesti”
I convitti per giovani operaie diretti dalle FMA, tra altre religiose, sono stati risposta ad un’esigenza fondamentalmente educativa tra la fine dell’800 e la prima metà del ’900. Superiori e Superiore hanno avvertito l’urgenza di questa opera, proprio perché rivolta a giovani del ceto popolare, anche minorenni, indifese e per di più lontane dalle famiglie, con un’istruzione minima, la necessità di lavorare in condizioni disagiate.
Autori Vari – “Proyecto educativo-pastoral salesiano: instrumento operativo” in “La pastoral juvenil salesiana”
Creemos en la educación y nos determinamos a proyectarla en la praxis; la pastoral juvenil se ejerce cuando se traduce concretamente en itinerarios educativos.
Autori Vari – “Comunidad educativo-pastoral: hacer de la casa una familia para los jóvenes” in “La pastoral juvenil salesiana”
La Pastoral Juvenil Salesiana requiere la convergencia de las intenciones y de las convicciones por parte de todos aquellos que están implicados en el proyecto y en la realización de la Comunidad Educativo-Pastoral, espacio donde aquella se ejerce. En este capítulo expondremos su identidad comunitaria, sus dinamismos, su estilo de corresponsabilidad y las modalidades de animación de su crecimiento. De igual forma, la comunidad está llamada a invertir en la fi gura del educador salesiano.
Autori Vari – “Evangelizar y educar: nuestra identidad apostólica” in “La pastoral juvenil salesiana”
El sentido último del plan de Dios es la vida plena y la felicidad de los seres humanos. El Evangelio de Cristo tiene gran confi anza en lo humano. Es necesaria la atención a la realidad única de cada persona y la disponibilidad a acoger su vocación y destino en Cristo, “hombre perfecto”.
Salesian Youth Ministry Department – “Educative and pastoral community: make the house a family for the young” in “Salesian Youth Ministry”
Salesian Youth Ministry requires agreement of purpose and conviction on the part of all those involved in the planning and implementation of the Educative-Pastoral Community. In this chapter we shall examine the community identity, how it works, the style of shared responsibility and the way it is animated. The community is called to invest in the fi gure of the Salesian educator. In trying to discern and renew each activity and work, we look to the Salesian style, the “oratory criterion” that connects us with the practical insights of the charism (our way of living together in communion) which have become part of our shared patrimony, and are applicable to all contexts where Salesians operate. Importance is given to the way we offer signs of the Gospel in everyday life, and the way we cultivate authentic relationships and
communication.
Salesian Youth Ministry Department – “Salesian educative and pastoral project: operational tool” in “Salesian Youth Ministry”
We believe in education and we challenge ourselves to plan our procedures in its regard; youth ministry comes into being when education is translated into concrete educational processes. The effort to plan, by means of the SEPP, keeps alive our willingness to be actively present amongst the young. By following the four dimensions we are helped in developing the personality of the young Christian through a systematic variety of proposals and a broad understanding of youth ministry which is open to everyone. In the end there are certain choices which run through all of Salesian ministry. Continue reading “Salesian Youth Ministry Department – “Salesian educative and pastoral project: operational tool” in “Salesian Youth Ministry””
Salesian Youth Ministry Department – “Evangelising and educating: our apostolic identity” in “Salesian Youth Ministry”
Fullness of life and the happiness of human beings is the ultimate purpose of the plan of God. The Gospel of Christ shows great trust in humanity. It demands that we pay attention to the unique reality of every person and their willingness to accept their vocation and destiny in Christ, the perfect man. The Gospel proposes the good news (the person of Christ) who invites everyone to share in Christ’s sonship, the foundation of the freedom and dignity of every person. Don Bosco educated and evangelised by carrying out a project of holistic development. He saw education as the growth of the person, with all the means necessary to assist the person. Evangelisation inspires people to the fullness of life offered in Jesus and enlightens them in its pursuit, always respecting the developing conscience of each person. Finally, regarding the choice of fi eld of ministry, we are sent to the poor, especially the poorest, and to ordinary class environments, where we seek to humanise and evangelise the culture. Continue reading “Salesian Youth Ministry Department – “Evangelising and educating: our apostolic identity” in “Salesian Youth Ministry””
Michele Rua – “Il Sacramento della Penitenza. Norme e consigli” in “Lettere circolari di Don Michele Rua ai salesiani”
Mentre d’ordinario le mie circolari s’indirizzano a tutti indistintamente i membri della famiglia Salesiana, questa volta la mia parola è diretta particolarmente a voi, cui la fiducia dei Superiori Maggiori ha posti a capo delle nostre Case in qualità d’ispettori e Direttori. A voi è ben noto come per la missione che avete ricevuto, dovete essere le guide di altri Confratelli nel sentiero della perfezione, le sentinelle vigilanti dei giovanetti affidati alle vostre cure, i custodi dello spirito di D. Bosco, gli interpreti “autorevoli delle intenzioni dei Superiori, anzi i rappresentanti della loro stessa autorità. Foste collocati sul candelabro affinchè diffondeste tutto all’intorno viva luce di scienza e di virtù.
Autori Vari,Fabio Attard – “Capitolo 6: Progetto educativo-pastorale: strumento operativo” in “La pastorale giovanile salesiana”
Crediamo nell’educazione e ci spingiamo a progettarne la prassi; la pastorale giovanile si attua quando si traduce concretamente in itinerari educativi. Lo sforzo di progettazione, con il PEPS, rende viva la volontà di essere propositivi con i giovani. Continue reading “Autori Vari,Fabio Attard – “Capitolo 6: Progetto educativo-pastorale: strumento operativo” in “La pastorale giovanile salesiana””