4691(II)_What makes you happy or joyful as Salesian Brother?

Interview with Bro. George Celis

April 7, 2018

By Fr. Joao Roque Guterres, SDB

Cebu, the Philippines, 7 March 2018 --

Who is your Salesian Brother model?

Missionary Brothers Silvano Rettore & Rafael Mrzel who worked in Cebu

What is the specific contribution of the Salesian Brother to our mission & community?

The Brothers brings in simplicity and practicality. Being a brother makes us closer to the young.

How to make the vocation of Salesian Brother more visible in the Church?

Within the SDB context, visibility consist in:

• Regular morning talks
• Classroom teaching
• Retreat giving
• Qualify the Brother to take up key positions in the schools, training centers and even in parish.
• Qualify the Brother to undertake new ways of evangelization

How can the Salesian priest contribute to the Salesian Brother Vocation promotion?

I have no idea

What does sustain your vocation?

What sustain are personal convictions, a support group, prayer and a lot of humility.

Any suggestion for the path towards the EAO 2018 Salesian Brothers Congress?

Each Province draws up a PLAN – the needs/directions of the province

• Ex: the FIS aims to strengthen / consolidation of the Training Center
• Resolution: To prepare a Brother professionally qualified in administration or management