Insights on Vocation and Mission of Salesian Cooperators
Explore the profound understanding of vocation and mission in the context of Salesian Cooperators, emphasizing commitment, membership, and active participation in the Church and Salesian Family. Discover how identity and active presence play vital roles in fulfilling this calling.
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ASSOCIATION OF SALESIAN COOPERATORS Renew: The PVA RESOURCES FOR FORMATION The PVA: our identity card in the church, in the Salesian Family and in society. TOPIC: VOCATION AND MISSION 1876-2026: 150 years for Salesian Cooperators A Dream, a Promise, the Future: Remember, Renew, Relaunch
VOCATION AND MISSION 1. What does the PVA say about the mission of the Salesian Cooperator? 2. In-depth Analysis. a) Why are vocation and mission an aspect to take into account? b) How can we put this aspect into practice in our lives? c) Good practices 3 . Conclusions 4. Ideas for personal and group reflections 2
VOCATION AND MISSION What does the PVA (Project of Apostolic Life) say about the mission of the Salesian Cooperator? Vocation and Mission are transversal elements of the entire Project of Apostolic Life. .The articles cited below refer, among other things, to Vocation as a call to a commitment that extends beyond membership, and to Mission as belonging and active participation in the Church and the Salesian Family. Statutes Art. 22. Co-responsible in the Mission Art. 2. Salesian Cooperators: a Specific Vocation in the Church Art. 28. The Value of Membership Art. 3. One Vocation: Two Ways to Live It Art. 30. Fidelity to Commitments Assumed Art. 4. The Association in the Church Art. 32. Meaning and Formula of the Apostolic Promise. Art. 6. Salesian Cooperators: Salesians in the World 3 3
VOCATION AND MISSION What does the PVA (Project of Apostolic Life) say about the mission of the Salesian Cooperator? Regulations Regulations Art. 1. Salesian Cooperators in the Church Art. 7. Co-Responsibility in Acting Art. 10. Ties with the Groups of the Salesian Family Art. 13. Entrance into the Association 4
VOCATION AND MISSION In-depth Analysis of the Vocation and Mission of the Salesian Cooperator. Why? Vocation, Vocation, a a call call to to commitment, commitment, to to Membership Membership and and to to Mission Mission Goes beyond simple affiliation. Called to reflectJesus in various contexts of daily life. The commitmentis adapted to individual possibilities and limitations Living in deep identification with Christ. Belonging and participating in the mission is a broader responsibility within the Church and the Salesian Family. . Belonging to the Salesian Family is a commitment that transcends simple membershipin a group. 5
VOCATION AND MISSION In-depth Analysis of the Vocation and Mission of the Salesian Cooperator. Why? Identity Identity is is witnessed witnessed by by commitment commitment and and active active presence presence This commitment implies followingin the footsteps of Don Bosco. Our entire life is consecrated to God. Live our vocation with knowledge, action and love. The apostolic commitment is not limited to a specific time, but encompasses the entire life of the Salesian Cooperators. Trust that God will provide us with the gifts and grace we need to fulfill the mission that has been entrusted to us . Salesian Cooperators must be a positive and transformative presence in society. 6 6
VOCATION AND MISSION In-depth Analysis of the Vocation and Mission of the Salesian Cooperator. Why? Fidelity Fidelity to to our our Vocation Vocation:: Co Co- -responsibility responsibility and and Belonging Belonging Each membercontributes according to their God-given abilities and gifts . Salesian mission as a loving response to God, in collaboration with other social, economic and educational partners. Active and committed apostolateas a reflection of our faith. Lifelong faithful vocation responding to the demands of the Gospel. Love of God evidenced by special attention to young people and families. Enthusiasm and commitment that translates in the service to both the Association and the mission. 7
VOCATION AND MISSION In-depth Analysis of the Vocation and Mission of the Salesian Cooperator. Why? Vocation Vocation and and Mission Mission,, Shared Shared in in a a Spirit Spirit of of Family Family Solidarity for the developmentof the mission and the Association. Deep feelings transformed into solidarity. Attitudes and commitments that foster vocation and mission: Links and co-responsibility. Joint commitment. Animation and promotion. Active participation. Collaborationwith lay associations. 8 8
VOCATION AND MISSION In-depth Analysis of the Vocation and Mission of the Salesian Cooperator. How? Having Mary s attitude. Being specific in our contribution to the Church within the Salesian charism Being promotersof our vocation . Being a point of reference for welcome, encounter and dialogue, and being Church. Being Church in the Salesian style. Announcing and giving testimony of life. 9 9
VOCATION AND MISSION In-depth Analysis of the Vocation and Mission of the Salesian Cooperator. Good practices. Monitoring of the formation of Salesian Cooperators and aspirants. Participation in community strengthening meetings: local, national, provincial and regional. Legal status of the Association for entering into conventions. Proper organizations administered by the Association. Project development and sponsorship. Missionary experiences with young people. Virtual formation workshops.. 10 10 10
VOCATION AND MISSION Conclusions The vocation and mission of the Salesian Cooperators are manifested in a deep commitment to the heritage of Saint John Bosco, focused on the education and formation of young people. The vocation of Salesian Cooperators, implies a deep and authentic commitment to the Salesian mission. The Salesian educational charism is the core of identity, guided by Don Bosco's educational proposal. Co-responsibility in the mission is translated into concrete actions. The Apostolic Promise symbolizes the deep commitment of Salesian Cooperators to be salt and light for young people and society. 11 11 11 11
VOCATION AND MISSION Ideas for personal reflection 1. How do you live your vocation as a Salesian Cooperator in daily life? 2. In what way do you feel that God has called you to live your vocation as a Salesian Cooperator? 3. How can you best contribute to the mission of the Church and the Salesian charism in your environment? 4. In what aspects of your life do you feel that you can improve your commitment to the Salesian mission? 5. What does it mean for you to live Salesian spirituality in your secular life? 12 12 12 12
VOCATION AND MISSION Ideas for Group Reflection 1. How can we improve our co-responsibility in the apostolic project of Don Bosco? 2. What can we do so that our community is a better and more authentic reflection of the Salesian charism? 3. How can we better adapt our apostolic activities to the educational and social needs of our environment? 4. How can we strengthen our communion in mission with the other groups of the Salesian Family? 5. What steps can we take to more fully live our common spiritual commitment within the Church? 13
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