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What is the heart of the Salesian mission? Put briefly, it has a two for one centre! First a love of Jesus, so great and so real that it urges those who follow the spirit of Don Bosco towards the young. Second, this love is so great that a Salesian educator wants to stay with the young, especially the most disadvantaged of our society, finding through this friendship the goodness that is in them. Through listening and discovering the deeper relationship with Jesus the Good Shepherd. At the same time, the educator listens to the young person; actively working with them to help them find ways to develop their full potential. It demands creativity, since the Salesian must draw the young person to a response since they know that only the development of their talents will release a sense of joyful purpose and a desire to use these gifts and talents for the good of all. It also requires the gift of oneself, for nothing half hearted will be real enough to get through to the young. It demands knowledge of the society we live in, an appreciation of the rights of the young and a willingness to work for the achievement of these. a good dose of humour, an essential Salesian component, and plenty of energy are great supports too! Don Bosco himself describes this mission simply, as forming good Christians and honest active citizens. |
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