This article approaches the theme of Salesian pedagogy of life choice and vocation on three levels of argumentation.
Michal Vojtáš – Reviving Don Bosco’s oratory. Salesian Youth Ministry, leadership and innovative project management
The “Salesians of Don Bosco” (SDB) are the largest Catholic religious order with a primary focus on youth ministry and education. If we observe its action in synergy with the whole Salesian Family, uniting more than 30 congregations, institutes, associations and movements, we can state that the Salesian Youth Ministry influences millions of young people worldwide through schools, youth centres, parishes, missionary centres, informal activities, volunteering, and animation.
Michal Vojtáš – Pedagogìa salesiana de la elecciòn y de la vocaciòn: evoluciones, relecturas y propuestas
El artículo se aproxima al tema de la pedagogía salesiana de la elección y de la vocación desde tres niveles.
Michal Vojtáš – Progettare e discernere. Progettazione educativo-pastorale salesiana tra storia, teorie e proposte innovative
Il Progetto Educativo-Pastorale Salesiano (PEPS) è stato uno dei temi centrali del ripensamento postconciliare della missione salesiana. L’importanza del progettare riflette un cambio complesso di accentuazioni, avvenuto negli anni del dopo Concilio, da un’educazione fedele ai modelli del passato e spesso ripetitiva verso un’impostazione critica della pedagogia che guarda al futuro.
Michal Vojtáš – Implicazioni metodologiche del principio religioso nell’educazione salesiana
Partendo dalla distinzione di Giovanni Bosco, l’articolo analizzerà due filoni di metodologie preventive: uno più repressivo e l’altro più promozionale. Le due metodologie saranno collegate con le rispettive antropologie sottostanti che si rapportano con il principio religioso in modalità diverse.
Joseph Aubry – “Esigenze della Chiesa d’oggi e missione della congregazione salesiana” in “La missione dei salesiani nella chiesa. Contributi”
Questo estratto affronta la necessità per la congregazione salesiana di riscoprire e aggiornare la sua missione, bilanciando il rispetto per il passato di Cristo evangelico e di Don Bosco con l’impegno nella Chiesa e nel mondo attuale.
Antonio Calero – “A 40 anni dal Concilio Vaticano II: verso una definizione della laicità nel contesto attuale” in “Forum salesiano”
Viviamo un momento storico che viene qualificato, e a ragione, come profondo cambio epocale. Un cambiamento che si esprime e si percepisce in una grande molteplicità di aspetti e di ambiti. Uno di questi, di grande importanza, è quello che potremmo chiamare di vera labilità polisemica dei concetti e dei termini che usiamo.
Egidio Viganò – “Letter of the Rector Major” in “Acts of the General Council of the salesian society of St John Bosco”
The Rector Major is composing this letter on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, a significant precursor to the birth of Christ at Christmas. This day holds special significance for the Salesian Family, as it prompts gratitude for their origins while also inspiring them to embrace future opportunities with courage and enthusiasm. Continue reading “Egidio Viganò – “Letter of the Rector Major” in “Acts of the General Council of the salesian society of St John Bosco””
Egidio Viganò – “Letter of the Rector Major” in “Acts of the General Council of the salesian society of St John Bosco”
The Rector Major writes from the Extraordinary Synod of Bishops, expressing thoughts for the benefit of the Salesian Family and young people. The Synod has discerned numerous rich facets of life, lines of action, and hopes for the future, which he feels compelled to share for the sake of common sanctification and apostolate. Continue reading “Egidio Viganò – “Letter of the Rector Major” in “Acts of the General Council of the salesian society of St John Bosco””
Egidio Viganò – “Letter of the Rector Major” in “Acts of the General Council of the salesian society of St John Bosco”
Contents:
- Introduction
- 1. The turning point ot the Second Vatican Council
- 2. The four general-chapter stages
- 3. New perspectives in the rewritten text: Nature of the Constitutions
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- Emphasis on the charismatic aspect of our vocation
- Rererence to the Founder
- Adaptation to the new Code of Canon Law
- Concrete nature and compass of our Rule of life
- 4. General structure of the Constitutions:
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- Foreword: Don Bosco
- 1st Part: Identity
- 2nd Part: Commitments made at profession
- 3rd Part: Formation
- 4th Part: Animation and government
- Conclusion: Our particular law and fidelity
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Egidio Viganò – “Letter of the Rector Major” in “Acts of the Superior Council of the salesian society”
The Rector Major invites the Confreres to prepare themselves for the General Chapter. Continue reading “Egidio Viganò – “Letter of the Rector Major” in “Acts of the Superior Council of the salesian society””
Egidio Viganò – “Letter of the Rector Major” in “Acts of the Superior Council of the salesian society”
Convocation of the 22nd General Chapter on 9 January 1984.
Egidio Viganò – “Letter of the Rector Major” in “Acts of the Superior Council of the salesian society”
The text emphasizes the love of Christ as the foundation of the Salesian Family particularly in serving young people. It highlights the importance of following Christ’s example and finding joy in dedicating oneself to serving youth and the working class, especially through the sacrament of the Eucharist. Continue reading “Egidio Viganò – “Letter of the Rector Major” in “Acts of the Superior Council of the salesian society””
John Rasor – “The concept of Secularity in salesian documents” in “Journal of Salesian Studies”
This article examines the theological meaning of the term “secularity” in Salesian official documents. It begins with a survey of the meanings of secularity in recent theological dictionaries, then shows how these meanings are present in reflection by the sons of Don Bosco.
Arthur Lenti – “The Bosco-Gastaldi Conflict (1872-82), Part I” in “Journal of Salesian Studies”
The conflict between Archbishop Lawrence Gastaldi and Don Bosco may at first sight appear to have been, to put a facile contemporary label on it, a typical confrontation between institution and charism.