Elements of Salesian Spirit

A special concern for the welfare of young people.

Youthful

““It is enough for you to be young....”—Don BoscoIt is enough for you to be young....”—Don Bosco

Kindness

Kindness and a welcoming attitude – lived out in openness, cordiality, readiness to make the first approach and to put others at ease with our

friendship, respect and patience.

Joy and Optimism

There is no place for discouragement in the face of difficulties, but a calm and serene acceptance of

whatever is good.

Do your duties well

Acceptance of daily routine with cheerfulness. “Here we make sanctity consist in doing our

duty cheerfully.”

Love Jesus especially in the Eucharist

Mary is our Mother

SALESIAN STYLE

PEER MINISTRY

Challenged the young to

take leadership

Favor the Poor and most in Need

Creativity and flexibility

Hallmarks of Salesian presence in our works among the young.

Remember Death

We have one life to live to the full.Think of the eternity that awaits you.

Salesian SpiritualitySimplified

1. Joy—

“God’s Loves is visible in

Cheerfulness

2. JESUS

Our friend for life

3. Mary

She has our back...

4. Service

I’d rather serve

than be served

Everyday, Everyday, Everyday

It has to be practiced over and over again.

Everyday Everyday Everyday Everyday Everyday Everyday Everyday Everyday Everyday Everyday Everyday Everyday Everyday Everyday Everyday Everyday