Lubumbashi, D.R. Congo – June 2023 – The Salesian Province of Central Africa (AFC) organised a meeting on 25 June between the 14 Practical Trainee Salesians from the Kansebula post-novitiate and 21 Salesians in initial formation. The day began with the Eucharist celebrated by Fr Guillermo Basañes, AFC Provincial, concelebrated by his Vice-Provincial, Fr Yphon Kailimira, Fr Dieudonné Besa, who accompanied the practical trainees, and Fr Didier Umbi, Rector of the Theologate. After Mass, a lengthy opportunity for dialogue followed, where the practical trainees recounted their first experiences of active Salesian life, answering numerous questions from the Salesians in initial formation.

Panama City, Panama – June 2023 –On 24 and 25 June, the young people of the Salesian Youth Movement (SYM) took part in the Bosco Camp held in Punta Macú, Escobal, in the province of Colón, based on the 2023 Strenna of the Rector Major, Fr Ángel Fernández Artime: "AS YEAST IN TODAY'S HUMAN FAMILY. The lay dimension of Don Boscos family'. The young people left early in the morning from the Basilica of Don Bosco headed for Colón where they were welcomed by the organising team. The first day was full of exciting activities such as gatherings, karaoke, dancing, WYD moments, a night of prayer, formative speeches and a night of talent shows and competitions. Each youth group surprised everyone with their creativity by presenting clothes made from recycled materials. The Sunday mass was celebrated by Fr Manuel Gómez, SDB, followed by a time for commitment, the result of the Bosco Camp experience. Then 17 young people who will take part in World Youth Day in Lisbon were welcomed. Fr Jean Paul Bethancourt, SDB, SYM Delegate for the Salesian Province of Central America (CAM), and Abel Muñoz, SYM Coordinator in Panama, accompanied the young people in this enriching experience, typical of the Salesian charism. Bosco Camp offered the young people the opportunity to enjoy moments of healthy recreation and shared living among all the members of the youth groups, strengthening the bonds of fellowship.

Penha, Brazil – June 2023 –The Salesian St Pius X Province, Brazil-Porto Alegre (BPA), held the 16th Salesian School of Youth Spirituality from 24 to 30 June. The immersion experience took place in Penha, state of Santa Catarina. The school's activities proposed living the values of Don Bosco's spirituality through many opportunities for sharing, lectio divina, prayers, celebrations, dynamics, reflections and communion. Educators and volunteers from schools, social works and Salesian parishes took part in the proposal addressed to lay leaders of the educative and pastoral communities from the entire BPA Province. In addition to the Youth Ministry Delegate for the BPA Province, Fr Sérgio Ramos de Souza, and the Salesian Youth Ministry Team who coordinate the school, Frs Assis Moser, Diego da Silva and Jeferson Moreira also assisted the work. The project offers young people and adults from Salesian works an opportunity to cultivate and deepen their experience of God through the values of Salesian Youth Spirituality. The noun "spirituality" recalls the long tradition written in the lives of Jesus' disciples; the adjective "youthful" recalls that this project refers to young people, teenagers who adopt a youthful style, even as adults; the adjective "Salesian" describes Don Bosco's proposal among the many models offered by the Church. During the week, the topics on which to reflect and pray revolved around intrinsically Salesian values: optimism and joy; acceptance of the other; everyday life as a place for experiencing God; Salesian prayer; life as vocation, gift and responsibility; the family spirit; ecclesial communion; and finally love for Mary, Help of Christians and Mother.

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