Handbook for Youth ministry Delegates


Handbook for Youth ministry Delegates

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Handbook
for Youth
Ministry
Delegates
Youth Ministry
Department

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
The Province Youth Ministry Delegate and team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
I In relation to the Person . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
II In relation to the Provincial and his council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
III In relation to the Province Youth Ministry team . . . . . . . . . . .10
IV In relation to the formation and communication
commissions of the Province and other Commissions of
Pastoral Animation of the Province . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
V In relation to the Salesian Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
VI In Relation to the Salesian Rectors and his council . . . . . . . .14
VII In relation to the Council of Educative Pastoral Community . . .15
VIII In relation to the local coordinator
of Salesian Youth Ministry and his team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
IX In relation to the Delegates of other Provinces of the Region
and the National Centre of Youth Ministry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
X In relation to the Department for the Youth Ministry . . . . . . .16
XI In relation to other programmes of
Youth Ministry of the Church and other
public institutions responsible for youth services in the
Salesian Family and civil society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
XII In relation to the personnel in the Office
of the Salesian Youth Ministry of the Province . . . . . . . . . . . .17
XIII In relation to the Youth Ministry Delegate
as a servant of the young . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Editrice S.D.B. (Roma, 2017)
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HANDBOOK FOR YOUTH MINISTRY DELEGATES
The Frame of Reference of Salesian Youth Min-
istry (FRSYM), clearly presents the proper tasks and responsi-
bilities of the Youth Ministry Delegate. The Youth Ministry De-
partment offers this journey towards “Handbook of Province
Delegates for Youth Ministry” with the intention of clarifying
and explaining these tasks, to help the Youth Ministry Delegate
in his animation of the province and in order to have common
criteria of working at Regional and the Congregational level,
these tasks of animation. This journey is inspired by the work
presented in 2008 by Don Antonio Domenech (General Coun-
cilor for Youth Ministry (1996 - 2008). It is the fruit of work
done by the Province Youth Ministry Delegates of the region of
Inter-America in collaboration with CSFPA (Centro Salesiano
Formación Permanente en América) in Quito, Ecuador.
The ‘Handbook of Province Delegates for Youth Ministry’
intends to guide the Delegate in the fulfilment of his mis-
sion. It also aspires to facilitate the continuity of the an-
imation in the province irrespective of the change of the
Delegate. This would be a resource for the delegate to
exercise the animation. It is a working tool or instrument
which aims to achieve a higher quality in the service of an-
imation of Salesian Youth Ministry in the Province. The cri-
teria of action that guide these indications are pointed out
in the Constitutions, in the Regulations and in the Frame
of Reference of Salesian Youth Ministry.
The Handbook presents a summary of the relations and
the tasks that the Delegate must maintain and fulfill at
the service of the Salesian Youth Ministry objectives of
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the Province, according to the direction given in FRSYM.
It urges one to go beyond the description of the roles and
functions. It is not just a job of co-ordination to describe
the essential aspects of the management and administra-
tion. It is a system and perception that invite each Del-
egate to be a ‘person of maturity & spiritual depth’, to
be a ‘consecrated religious’ journeying into a process of
ongoing formation, and to be a ‘witness’ who transmits
and animates the Salesians and lay people involved in the
apostolic mission of the province. Finally, the Handbook
considers other levels of relations with other structures of
the Congregation (Provinces, Regions, Departments) and
other organizations of the Church and of the civil society.
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HANDBOOK FOR YOUTH MINISTRY DELEGATES
THE PROVINCE
YOUTH MINISTRY
DELEGATE AND TEAM
(FRSYM Chapter VIII 3.2 A)
YOUTH MINISTRY DELEGATE
The Provincial “will appoint a delegate for the youth pastoral sector, who
will coordinate the work of a team which will ensure the convergence of
all activities on the objective of education to the faith, and render possible
practical communication between the provinces” (GC 23, 244).
He is the Provincial’s delegate and works in agreement with him and with
the Provincial Council. His first contacts are the confreres, the Salesian
communities and the EPC. He is not the one in charge of the initiatives or
of a single area, but the one who ensures a structured pastoral operation
in the Province and pays attention to all aspects. Normally he dedicates
himself full-time to Province pastoral animation. It is convenient for him
to be a member of the Provincial Council, where he normally represents
pastoral issues and concerns. In his role:
◗ he helps the Provincial and his Council in the formulation of
the SEPP and of common pastoral directives and guidelines;
◗ he coordinates the functioning of the Provincial youth ministry
team in collaborative fashion and helps each member to carry
out his task;
◗ he supports the local communities in their pastoral
planning, implementation and assessment, attending to the
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development of the four dimensions of the SEPP in their
various sectors;
◗ he keeps in contact with the those who have roles of
responsibility for guiding their activities according to the
unified plan of the SEPP;
◗ he directs the joint community projects proposed in the SEPP;
◗ he sees to the realization of a structured educative and
pastoral formation plan for confreres, lay collaborators and
young leaders;
◗ he keeps in close contact with members of the Salesian Family
who are working in the Province, with the local church, and
with the Salesian Youth Ministry Department.
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HANDBOOK FOR YOUTH MINISTRY DELEGATES
IN RELATION TO THE PERSON
I
(GC 26, 9, 14, 33, 37, 62, 87; RATIO, 277)
ROLE
FUNCTION
KNOW-HOW
1. He is a person
with human maturiy,
spiritual depth and in
an ongoing formation
with experience of pas-
toral coordination.
1.1. He takes care of his
health.
1.2. He organises in his
agenda opportunities
for ongoing formation,
prayer, relaxation and
sharing in the commu-
nity (R 99).
1.1.1. Finding sufficient
time for rest, relaxation
and adequate mainte-
nance of nutrition.
1.2.1. Prioritizing his
tasks.
1.3. He plans his
spiritual life.
1.3.1. Creating space
for the spiritual life
and for the ongoing
formation in view of his
fidelity and quality of his
animation of confreres.
1.3.2. Making use of
spiritual direction.
1.4. He adequately or-
ganises the rhythm and
method of his work.
1.4.1. Taking care of
methodologies and effec-
tive tools like the time-ta-
ble (agenda, schedule),
dynamics for effective
meetings, delegation of
tasks and communication
strategy with the mission.
1.4.2. Getting used to
the culture of reflection
and evaluation (reports
– acts – data manage-
ment).
1.5. He takes care of his
relationship with others.
1.5.1. Fostering an
environment of work-
ing together, involv-
ing everyone who is
co-responsible for the
mission.
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SALESIAN YOUTH MINISTRY
II
IN RELATION TO THE PROVINCIAL AND HIS COUNCIL
(FRSYM CHAPTER VIII, 3.2 A)
ROLE
FUNCTIONS
KNOW-HOW
2. He is the delegate of
the provincial for the
Youth Ministry.
2.1. He represents the
provincial as regards
the Youth Ministry (GC
23, 244).
2.1.1. Visiting and
accompanying the com-
munities and the works.
2.2. He maintains a
constant communica-
tion and consults with
the Provincial in a cli-
mate of good and open
collaboration.
2.2.1. Ensuring the com-
mitment of the province
to the processes and
directions coming from
the congregation with
regard to the mission.
2.3. He collaborates
in the preparation,
implementation and
evaluation of OPP and
SEPP (R 4).
2.2.2. Taking care of
the participation of the
province in the demands
of the church, of the
Salesian family, civil and
the Government who
are responsible for the
service to the young.
2.3.1. Organizing
meetings and maintaining
communication with
the commissions and
animation teams of the
Province.
2.3.2. Elaborating period-
ic reports on the develop-
ment of the SEPP.
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HANDBOOK FOR YOUTH MINISTRY DELEGATES
IN RELATION TO THE PROVINCIAL AND HIS COUNCIL
(FRSYM CHAPTER VIII, 3.2 A)
ROLE
FUNCTIONS
KNOW-HOW
3. In relation to the
Provincial council.
3.1. He plans and mon-
itors SEPP and other
Educative Pastoral Ani-
mation Plans (R, 156).
3.1.1. Presenting to the
Council frequently, the
organic development of
SEPP and its application
in EPC.
3.2. He assists the
Provincial Council in its
task of organizing the
life and pastoral action
of the province accord-
ing to the organic model
articulated and con-
verged by the Salesian
Youth Ministry.
3.2.1. Presenting to the
Council periodically the
situation of EPC.
3.3. He avails of human
and economic resources
entrusted by the Provin-
cial and his Council.
3.3.1. Preparing the
budget annually and
presenting the annual
financial statement.
3.4. He promotes the
involvement of the Sale-
sian Family in the vari-
ous pastoral processes
presented in SEPP.
3.4.1. Establishing a
collaboration with the
Provincial Delegate for
the Salesian Family.
3.4.2. Encouraging the
participation of mem-
bers of the Salesian
Family in the Youth
Ministry Processes of
the Province.
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SALESIAN YOUTH MINISTRY
III
IN RELATION TO THE PROVINCE YOUTH MINISTRY TEAM
(FRSYM CHAPTER VIII 3.2 B)
ROLE
FUNCTIONS
KNOW-HOW
4. He is the one
who convenes,
leads and coor-
dinates the youth
ministry team.
4.1. Procures with
the Provincial that the
Team is composed of
persons of competence
in various dimensions
and sectors of Salesian
Ministry who ensure
the harmonious and
convergent development
of various programs and
processes of Salesian
Youth Ministry (GC 23,
244, 253, 259).
4.1.1. Assisting the provin-
cial in the nomination of the
members of the Province
Team.
4.1.2. Convening periodi-
cally the Team and creating
a spirit of trust and collab-
oration.
4.1.3. Preparing the agenda
and guidelines of every
meeting ensuring that it is
dedicated to reflect, plan,
coordinate and evaluate
the implementation of the
choices of OPP and SEPP.
4.2. He follows up the
ongoing formation and
reflection of the mem-
bers of the Team.
4.2.1. Preparing with the
Team, moments of reflec-
tion on the current themes
offered by the journey of the
Church and the Congrega-
tion.
4.3. He involves the
team in the preparation,
implementation and
evaluation of SEPP.
4.3.1. Preparing the annual
plan clearly with the com-
missions of animation of
the Province.
4.3.2. Fixing time and mo-
dality for the annual evalua-
tion of the ministry.
4.3.3. Preparing materials
and resources for the com-
munities and works.
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HANDBOOK FOR YOUTH MINISTRY DELEGATES
IV
IN RELATION TO THE FORMATION AND COMMUNICATION
COMMISSIONS OF THE PROVINCE AND OTHER COMMISSIONS OF
PASTORAL ANIMATION OF THE PROVINCE
(FRSYM CHAPTER VIII 3.2 C)
ROLE
FUNCTIONS
KNOW-HOW
5. Relation with the
Commissions of the
Province.
5.1. Maintains a contin-
uous contact with the
Delegates for Forma-
tion, Communication,
Missionary Animation,
Vocational Animation
and Salesian Family.
5.1.1. Being part of the
commissions of Forma-
tion, Missionary anima-
tion and Communication
of the Province.
5.1.2. Ensuring that the
delegates for Forma-
tion, Communication,
Missionary animation
and Vocational anima-
tion are members of the
Youth Ministry Team of
the Province.
5.1.3. Facilitating and
accompanying the pro-
cesses of collaboration
with and by the mem-
bers of the Salesian
Family.
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SALESIAN YOUTH MINISTRY
IV
IN RELATION TO THE FORMATION AND COMMUNICATION
COMMISSIONS OF THE PROVINCE AND OTHER COMMISSIONS OF
PASTORAL ANIMATION OF THE PROVINCE
(FRSYM CHAPTER VIII 3.2 C)
ROLE
FUNCTIONS
KNOW-HOW
6. He is the coordinator
of the Commissions of
Animation of the Prov-
ince for the formulation
of SEPP.
6.1. Helps to organize
and strengthen the
Commissions for the
Pastoral Animation of
the Province.
6.1.1. Animating the
commissions and coordi-
nating those sectors that
are specifically assigned
to him.
6.1.2. Taking care of
the ongoing formation
of the members of the
commissions.
6.1.3. Participating in
the meetings when con-
sidered appropriate.
6.2. Maintains the
structural unity of the
Salesian Youth Ministry
in the animation of the
commissions.
6.2.1. Gathering the
Coordinators of Pastoral
Animation Commissions
of the Province.
6.2.2. Ensuring the
Planning of the Pastoral
Animation Commissions
reflects the Province
SEPP.
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HANDBOOK FOR YOUTH MINISTRY DELEGATES
V
IN RELATION TO THE SALESIAN COMMUNITY
(FRSYM CHAPTER VIII 2.1 A)
ROLE
FUNCTIONS
KNOW-HOW
7. He accom-
panies and
supports the
processes
of pastoral
animation of
local community
in the light of
SEPP.
7.1. Visits and
accompanies the
communities that
they may accept and
actualize their proper
pastoral responsibil-
ities in the animation
of EPC (C 47; R 5).
7.2. Animates,
accompanies and
evaluates the im-
plementation of the
model of Salesian
Youth Ministry.
7.1.1. Stabilizes a calendar of the visits
after consulting the Provincial.
7.1.2. Taking care of the dynamics of
the relationship and communication
with local coordinator of youth min-
istry, both Salesian and laity.
7.2.1. Studying with the communi-
ties, the application of the Salesian
Youth Ministry Model recommended
by the Frame of Reference.
7.3. Suggests and
sustains the com-
munities in the pro-
cess of preparation,
implementation and
evaluation of local
SEPP. (R, 4).
7.3.1. Offering resources and ma-
terials for the preparation of local
SEPP.
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SALESIAN YOUTH MINISTRY
IN RELATION TO THE SALESIAN COMMUNITY
(FRSYM CHAPTER VIII 2.1 A)
ROLE
FUNCTIONS
KNOW-HOW
8. Collaborates
in the processes
of the pastoral
formation of the
Salesians and
laity.
8.1. Guarantees the
pastoral formation
in the programme
of the initial forma-
tion in collaboration
with the Formation
Commission of the
Province. (Ratio
202-204).
8.1.1. Participating in the meetings
of Formation Commission of the
Province. (Also see 5.1.1.).
8.1.2. Collaborating in the preparation
of Formators and offering formation in
the model of Salesian Youth Ministry
proposed by Frame of Reference.
8.1.3. Collaborating with the delegate
for the Formation in the processes of
ongoing formation of the Salesians.
(Ratio, 246, 547).
8.2. Takes care of
reaching a specific
level of pastoral
formation for the
Salesians and the
lay collaborators.
8.2.1. Promoting formation processes
of Salesians and lay people togeth-
er, on the Salesian Pastoral Model
proposed in the FRSYM and Salesian
Youth Spirituality.
8.2.2. Offering tools and instruments.
VI
IN RELATION TO THE SALESIAN RECTORS AND HIS COUNCIL
(FRSYM CHAPTER VIII 2.1 – B, C)
ROLE
FUNCTIONS
KNOW-HOW
9. As the delegate
of the Provincial, he
accompanies and
supports the Rector
with his Council in the
pastoral animation of
the works.
9.1. Collaborates with
the Rector and his
council in the applica-
tion of local SEPP in
the light of SEPP of the
Province.
9.1.1. Assuring support
to the Rector in reference
to the application of SEPP.
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HANDBOOK FOR YOUTH MINISTRY DELEGATES
VII
IN RELATION TO THE COUNCIL OF EDUCATIVE PASTORAL COMMUNITY (EPC)
(FRSYM CHAPTER VIII 2.1 D)
ROLE
FUNCTIONS
KNOW-HOW
10. He makes sure
that the council of
the EPC is formed
and organized in
conformity with
the guidelines of
Frame of Refer-
ence of Salesian
Youth Ministry.
10.1. Directs the
community in the
pastoral animation
of the EPC and its
mission.
10.2. Accompanies
the pastoral agents
of the presences
in the process of
assimilation of
the criteria and
objectives of OPP
and SEPP.
10.1.1. Presenting the criteria for
the functioning of the council of
EPC and of the work.
10.2.1. Offering tools and materi-
als for the Salesian Formation of
the members of EPC
10.2.2. Verifying the coherence of
the criteria of Province SEPP in the
local SEPP and its functioning.
10.2.3. Taking care of the inte-
gral development of dimension
of Salesian Youth Ministry in local
SEPP and in the planning of various
sectors, works and services.
VIII
IN RELATION TO THE LOCAL COORDINATOR
OF SALESIAN YOUTH MINISTRY AND HIS TEAM
(FRSYM CHAPTER VIII 2.1 – E, F)
ROLE
FUNCTIONS
KNOW-HOW
11. He is the
delegate of the
Provincial to
accompany the
local coordinators
of Salesian Youth
Ministry and their
team.
11.1. Accompanies
and guides the
local coordinators
in their pastoral
animation of the
works according to
the FRSYM.
11.1.1. Verifying the implemen-
tation of their works according to
the choices and the directions of
SEPP in conformity with the SEPP
of the Province.
11.1.2. Encouraging and facili-
tating the formation itineraries of
the local Team.
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SALESIAN YOUTH MINISTRY
IX
IN RELATION TO THE DELEGATES OF OTHER PROVINCES OF THE REGION
AND THE NATIONAL CENTRE OF YOUTH MINISTRY
(FRSYM CHAPTER VIII 4)
ROLE
FUNCTIONS
KNOW-HOW
12. He is the
member of
the group of
delegates of the
respective zonal
and regional
conferences.
12.1. Participates
at the various levels
of coordination of
the Youth Ministry.
12.1.1. Participating in the annual
regional meeting of delegates.
12.1.2. Motivating, informing and
involving the Provincial and his
council in the initiatives agreed
between the delegates in collab-
oration with the Department of
Youth Ministry and the Regional or
National centres of Youth Ministry
and Formation.
12.1.3. Promoting the exchange of
pastoral experiences in the region.
12.1.4. Providing materials for the
Youth Ministry of the Region.
X
IN RELATION TO THE DEPARTMENT FOR THE YOUTH MINISTRY
(QRPGS CHAPTER VIII 5)
ROLE
FUNCTIONS
KNOW-HOW
13. He is
co-respon-
sible for the
pastoral
mission of the
Congregation.
13.1. Fosters
the communion
of pastoral work
of the Province
in harmony with
the Youth Minis-
try Department.
13.1.1. Making known and implementing
the orientations given by the Department
in the Province.
13.1.2. Maintaining a regular communica-
tion with the Youth Ministry Department for
a mutual enrichment.
13.1.3. Participating in the coordination
proposed by the Youth Ministry Department.
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HANDBOOK FOR YOUTH MINISTRY DELEGATES
XI
IN RELATION TO OTHER PROGRAMMES OF YOUTH MINISTRY OF THE
CHURCH AND OTHER PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUTH
SERVICES IN THE SALESIAN FAMILY AND CIVIL SOCIETY (GC 26, 16)
ROLE
FUNCTIONS
KNOW-HOW
14. In the
name of the
Provincial,
he repre-
sents the
Salesian
Youth Min-
istry of the
Province in
the various
Ecclesial
and civil
institutions.
14.1. Promotes
the collaboration
of the Province
with the different
ecclesial bodies
dedicated for the
youth services.
14.1.1. Promoting the participation of the
Province in the various Ecclesial Commis-
sions (national &/or of Episcopal Conferenc-
es): youth ministry, vocations and mission-
ary promotion, young at risk and other.
14.2. Promotes
the participation
of the Province in
civil, public and
private agencies
dedicated to the
service of youth.
14.2.1. Establishing contacts with govern-
mental and non-governmental organizations
dedicated to the service of youth.
14.2.2. Participating in the processes that
promote public policies in favour of the
young.
14.2.3. Coordinating the participation in the
local, national and regional events or with
organizations working in favour of the young.
14.2.4. Creating a data base of different
organizations and current initiatives that help
young people.
XII
IN RELATION TO THE PERSONNEL IN THE OFFICE OF THE SALESIAN
YOUTH MINISTRY OF THE PROVINCE
ROLE
FUNCTIONS
KNOW-HOW
15. He is
responsible
for the
coordination of
the personnel
in the Province
office of the
Youth Ministry.
15.1. Con-
tributes in the
process of
selection of
personnel in his
Office.
15.1.1. Paying attention to the Salesian
identity in the selection of the personnel.
15.1.2. Ensuring that the personnel are
duly safeguarded and remunerated fairly
by contract.
15.2. Coordi-
nates the activi-
ties of the Team
in the office.
15.2.1. Drawing up the ‘job description’ of
each member of the office in coordination
with the responsible for the personnel.
15.2.2. Gathering frequently the personnel
to plan, monitor and evaluate the tasks of
the Office.
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IN RELATION TO THE PERSONNEL IN THE OFFICE OF THE SALESIAN
YOUTH MINISTRY OF THE PROVINCE
ROLE
FUNCTIONS
KNOW-HOW
15.3. Ensures
the quality and
competence of
personnel to-
wards a better
service of the
province.
15.3.1. Promoting the human, Christian
and Salesian formation of the personnel.
15.3.2. Incorporating appropriately young
volunteers in the pastoral work in the
Office.
15.4. Plans with
the Provincial
and the Prov-
ince Economer,
the necessary
human and
economic re-
sources for the
administrative
functioning of
the office.
15.4.1. Agreeing with the Provincial and
the Province Economer, recruits the
needed personnel for the functioning of
services in the Province youth ministry.
15.4.2. Encouraging collaboration between
the Provincial Youth Ministry Office and
other provincial services.
15.4.3. Preparing the financial budget of
the year for the Office for the approval of the
Provincial council. (see also 3.3.1).
XIII
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IN RELATION TO THE YOUTH MINISTRY DELEGATE
AS A SERVANT OF THE YOUNG (GC 27, CHAPTER III ART. 72-75)
ROLE
FUNCTIONS
KNOW-HOW
16. In the
name of the
Provincial,
he takes
responsibility
for ensuring
the quality of
the Salesian
presence
among the
young.
16.1. Ensures
that the pri-
mary focus of
Salesian Youth
ministry across
the Province
remains on the
young person
and their safety.
16.1.1. Giving attention to the youth culture
and youth perspective in the design and
running of the SEPP.
16.1.2. Ensuring relevant research and
assessment is carried out in the design and
management of the SEPP and that it is in
line with principles of good management
and ethical principles.
16.1.3. Ensuring that the personnel are
duly vetted for Child Safeguarding proce-
dures and that their training is up to date.
16.1.4. Ensuring all workers/ministers/
volunteers understand the importance of
an awareness of relevant legislation and
of holding to professional boundaries in
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HANDBOOK FOR YOUTH MINISTRY DELEGATES
IN RELATION TO THE YOUTH MINISTRY DELEGATE
AS A SERVANT OF THE YOUNG (GC 27, CHAPTER III ART. 72-75)
ROLE
FUNCTIONS
KNOW-HOW
16.1.5. Ensuring that procedures are
in place for the active participation of
the young people themselves and that
Salesian Educative values and method-
ologies are at the forefront.
16.1.6. Facilitating and encouraging at
Province and local level ongoing self and
group reflection of the ongoing ministry
with the young.
16.1.7. Supporting initiatives, with the help
of the Delegate for Social Communication,
to enter the digital world where the young
in particular feel at home in a significant
and educational manner, ensuring the ap-
propriate professional and ethical forma-
tion of Salesians and lay people who share
the mission.
16.2. Promotes
in the Province
response to
young people an
ongoing signif-
icant presence
among poorer
youth.
16.2.1. Favouring, within the Provincial
Council and in the light of the SEPP, a
deeper focus towards more relevance for
and presence among poorer youth (cf. 2.3).
16.2.2. Building an awareness of the im-
portance of practicing real solidarity with
young people and their families who find
themselves in need or disadvantaged.
16.2.3. Educating the young to leader-
ship and awareness of social justice so
that they can become in their own right,
advocates for justice, carers of the earth,
and social equality.
16.3. Supports
the Province,
together with
the Vocational
Animator, as it
continues to pri-
oritise a ministry
that accompa-
nies processes
of vocational
maturity.
16.3.1. Cultivating among Salesians and
lay people who share responsibilities in
our works, the art of accompaniment and
of becoming spiritual guides to the young.
16.3.2. Providing at Province and local
level opportunities for the spiritual
development of Salesians and lay people:
opportunities for shared prayer, for
reflection and religious retreats, for
spiritual direction, for coaching, super-
vision, and ongoing pastoral and profes-
sional training.
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