Presentation (short introduction by the rector)
[Motivation, contents, aims and how the document evolved. It is useful to underline that the local SEPP is an important tool
that help the convergence and unity of objectives and common lines of action in a work. It is helpful to outline the sources and
the basic points of reference: OPP, Province SEPP and others]
I. CONTEXT OF THE SALESIAN WORK “______” (situation analysis)
[[An educative and salesian understanding of the realty with its challenges, needs and proposals in 3 or 4 pages: SYM
Frame of Reference, pp. 296-298]
1. Careful observation and knowledge of the context and the «type» of young
people that are there
[Describe and analyse briefly: the challenges and tendencies in the actual context; the approach that needs to be taken
to encounter the youth reality. This needs to be an attempt in reading the youth scene; it does not need to be a a
complete analysis of the situation]
2. Educative and pastoral interpretation of the situation
[Present in a concrete manner some key elements that help interpreting our mission from an educative and pastoral
standpoint. Point out the possibilities that exist and the dangers that are to be encountered today. One needs to avoid the
danger of seeing everything as a «problem», or that «naïve optimism» that underestimates the force of resistances]
Example
The salesian work must rediscover and enhance its belonging in the local church, as an essential element. The strong
moments of popular piety, for example, is a trace of a Christianity that comes from afar, and that in its basic features is
intensely shared with the rest of the diocese. Many volunteering initiatives have been relaunched in the last two decades.
In this respect, one can point out two urgencies. The first concerns the involvement of the groups in the life of the ecclesial
community, especially on parish level; the second one involves special care to the families. Not to overlook a careful
preparation of the liturgical moments, spaces for spirituality, cultural and educational proposals meant for them […]
3. Preferred options (long or short term, 3-5 years)
[4 or 5 priorities in the form of general objectives that have an open vision on the future, an inspiring and positive
vision for all the works and their sectors]
Example
1) Be open to families who are experiencing situations of poverty and disability, favouring this openness in all sectors
and pastoral animation settings of the work.
2) Accompany educators that within their family and in the world they bear witness to faith and to the reasons that
underlie the work choices.
3) Strengthen the presence and involvement at various urban realities, with initiatives appropriate to the age and
experience of the young people of the salesian work.
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