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REGULATIONS OF THE SALESIAN SOCIETY
MODIFICATIONS
Art. 2. The ordinary fare shall be as
follows: at breakfast, coffee and
milk; at dinner and supper, soup,
bread, wine (or some other
beverage of the kind), two courses
at dinner (of which one shall be of
meat), fruit or cheese, and at
supper, one course and fruit or
cheese. The bread may be taken at
the discretion of each member; the
other kinds of food shall be
apportioned to each individual, and
the wine for other beverage's shall
be allotted in moderate quantity.
The quality and quantity of the
various kinds of food shall be the
same for all, except in eases of
indisposition or illness. Moreover,
each Provincial by previous
arrangement with the Superior
General has the power to make
those modifications which the
places and times require.
The fare should be in accord with
religious poverty and the legitimate
requirements of each country. The
quality and quantity of the food
should be the same for all, except in
a case of indisposition or illness.
Art. 3. There shall be an extra
course or dessert for all on the
following occasions: The feasts of
the Immaculate Conception,
Christmas, St. Francis of Sales, St.
John Bosco, St. Joseph, Easter,
Pentecost, Mary Help of Christians,
St. Aloysius, the
The following shall be kept as feast-
days at table: the feast of the
Immaculate Conception, Christmas,
St. Francis of Sales,
St. John Bosco, St. Joseph,
Easter, Pentecost. St. Dominic
Savio, Mary, Help of Christians, the
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Sacred Heart of Jesus, the
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin,
the Patron Saint of the house, the
last day of the annual retreat, the
feast-day of the Superior General,
and of the Provincial in each
provincial house, and of the Rector
in his own house, and on Shrove
Tuesday.
Art. 4. When persons of importance
are invited, the ordinary fare may
be supplemented according to local
customs, but always within the
limits of religious poverty. Let such
guests be served from a special
dish of which the Provincial and
the Rector of the house may
partake.
Art. 6. The linen must be kept in
common and marked with the mark
peculiar to each house. Linen for
personal use and clothes should
bear the name of the member to
whom they belong. The outfit for
each shall be determined by each
Provincial, in accordance with the
customs and needs of his own
Province.
Art. 7. Each one shall look after the
cleanliness and tidiness of his own
room and person. The Rector of the
house,
tion of Our Lady, feast of the Patron
of the House, the last day of annual
retreat, the feastday of the Rector
Major, the feast-day of the
Provincial in the Provincial house,
of each Rector In his own house.
When persons of importance are
invited to table, for them and for the
Superior, there may be some special
consideration shown, in keeping
however with religious poverty.
Only the Rector, or the one who
takes his place, may give invitation
to dinner.
The linen must be kept in common
and marked with the mark peculiar
to each house. Linen for personal
use and clothes should bear the
name of the member to whom they
belong. The outfit for each shall be
determined by each Provincial in
accordance with the customs and
needs of the Province. In order to
promote religious and community
life, every possible
step should be taken to keep all the
rooms of the confreres in a section
of the house apart, and such places
should always be in accord with
religious poverty.
Each one shall look after the
tidiness of his own room and
person. The Rector of the house,
and those to whom it has been
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and those to whom it has been
permitted by reason of their office
or state of health, may have
someone charged to see to the
cleaning and arrangement of their
room.
Art. 10. The Provincial only
has the power to allow members to
visit their families, and only when
serious reasons demand it; and the
visit must not exceed fifteen days.
Art. 11. It is forbidden to lie down
after dinner, except for reasons of
health.
Art. 12. Smoking is absolutely
forbidden. Snuff-taking is tolerated
within the limits laid down by the
Superior and according to medical
advice.
Art. 13. Card-playing is forbidden.
Art. 14. Persons who do not belong
to the house, and especially
women, shall, as a rule, be
interviewed in the parlour. If
necessity or convenience demand
that they should be brought into the
house . let them always be
accompanied by one of the
members.
permitted by reason of their office
or state of health, may have
someone charged to see to
the cleaning of their room.
The Provincial only has the power
to allow members to visit their
families, but only for good reasons,
and their visit must not exceed
fifteen days.
It is forbidden to go to bed to rest
after dinner, except for reasons of
health.
Smoking is absolutely forbidden.
suppressed)
Persons who do not belong to the
house, especially women, shall be
interviewed in the parlour. If
necessity or convenience demand
that they should be brought into the
house, let them be accompanied by
the proper person.
If it is necessary to employ female
staff for some duties in the house,
these must always be chosen from
women who are mature and of
sound morals. Their cleaning must
be confined to parts of the house
used by all: they must never clean
out the rooms of the confreres. The
prefect shall be responsible for
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Art. 15. Each Province has its own
"customary" or collection of
customs peculiar to itself, fixed by
the provincial council, after hearing
the opinions of the various Rectors
and obtaining the approbation of
the Superior General.
These customs have reference
especially to the government of the
houses, the style and use of clothes,
the outfit for each member, the
common table (saving what is
prescribed in Art.2) and any other
arrangements required by local
needs.
Art. 16. The members shall make
all the prescribed religious
exercises in common, and they
must never omit them without the
explicit permission of the superior.
They must faithfully follow the
manual entitled 'Practices of Piety
for use in Salesian Flouses', edited
by the Superior General to whom
alone any modification is reserved.
seeing that their stay in the house is
limited to their hours of
employment.
On an understanding with the
Provincial, sisters may be employed
in the kitchen, the laundry or the
linenroom, with the prescribed
precautions and separations.
A special convention regulates
relations between Salesians and the
Daughters of Mary Help of
Christians in those houses to which
the latter are attached for domestic
services
The Provincial and his council shall
determine any modifications in the
government of the houses of the
Province, as for example changes in
time-table, the outfit of each
member and clothes to be worn.
The members shall make all the
prescribed religious exercises In
common, and they must never omit
them without the explicit permission
of the superior. They must faithfully
follow the manual entitled:
`Practices of Piety for use in
Salesian Houses', edited by order of
the Superior General, with the
suitable adaptations fixed by the
provincial conferences.
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Art. 17. At the hour of rising in the
morning, the one who calls the
members, as well as the assistants
in the dormitories, shall say with a
loud voice: Benedicanius Domino,
to which all shall respond: Deo
Gratias. Then each one shall make
the sign of the Cross and offer his
heart to God, saying; 'Jesus, Mary
and Joseph, I give you my heart
and my soul," and dress himself
with all modesty. The other daily
practices are; the morning and
night prayers, the rosary, prayers
before and after class, work or
study, and meals: the meditation,
holy Mass and spiritual reading.
Art. 18. The following are to be read at
table: the decrees of the Holy See
which refer to us, the Constitutions, the
Regulations, the acts of the Superior
Chapter, edifying letters, the "Salesian
Bulletin", the biography of St. John
Bosco, of deceased Salesians, of the
Saints and of other persons
distinguished in the Church for their
virtue and special merit. , and
particularly of missionaries and
educators of the young. The reading
shall Iast for a considerable time during
dinner and supper, and shall
At the hour of rising in the morning
the assistant shall say with a loud
voice: Benedicamus Domino to
which all shall respond: Deo
Gratias. Then each one shall make
the sign of the Cross and offer his
heart to God, saying: "Jesus, Mary
and Joseph, I give you my heart and
my soul," and dress himself with all
modesty.
The other daily practices are: holy
Mass, meditation, morning and
evening prayers, the rosary, spiritual
reading, the visit to the Blessed
Sacrament. , prayers before and
after class, work, study and meals.
The meditation shall be made in
common in the place and at th'e
hour of the day which is most
suitable. The use of a personal book
approved by the Rector and
provided by the house is permitted.
Whenever possible, let lauds be
recited in common as morning
prayers and compline as evening
prayers.
The following are to be read at table: the
decrees of the Holy See which refer to
us, the Constitutions, the Regulations,
the acts of the Superior Council,
edifying letters, the "Salesian Bulletin",
the biography of St. John Bosco, of
deceased SaIesians, of the Saints and of
other persons distinguished in the
Church for their virtue and special
merit, and particularly of missionaries
and educators of the young The reading
shall last for a considerable time during
dinner and supper, and shall
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always begin with about ten verses
of Holy Scripture and end at dinner
with the martyrology and at supper
with Salesian Necrology,
concluding in each case with the
words: Tu
autem, Domine, miserere nobis.
Art. 19. On Sundays and holidays of
obligation the members must be present
at a second Mass, at which there shall
be an explanation of the Gospel, and at
vespers, followed by sermon and
Benediction.
Art. 19. bis
Art. 20. Let there be made every
month the exercise for a happy
death, the devotion of the First
Friday in honour of the
always begin with a few verses of
Holy Scripture and end at dinner
with the martyrology and at supper
with the Salesian Necrology,
concluding in each case with the
words: Tu
autem, Domine, miserere nobis.
Respect and reverence for the Word
of God require that the community
should listen to the reading of
Sacred Scripture in an attitude of
recollection.
On Sundays and holidays of obligation
the community Mass shall be celebrated
with special solemnity, and there shall
be a homily.
The members who are not prevented by
the exercise of the sacred ministry or by
other duties of the apostolate, shall be
present at the evening service which can
vary according to circumstances, but
which shall preferably consist of
vespers, homily and Benediction, or a
Scripture service and Benediction.
Scripture services are to be promoted on
the vigils of great feasts, on some ferias
during Advent and Lent, and on
Sundays and feast days.
During Lent each house as a
community shall perform some act
of mortification, fixed in agreement
with the Provincial, as a
participation in the penitential spirit
of the Church.
The monthly practices of piety are
as follows: the monthly retreat, the
practices for the First Friday in
honour of the Sacred
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Sacred Heart of Jesus, the
commemoration of Mary Help of
Christians on the 24th and of St.
John Bosco on the last day of the
month.
Let there be an extraordinary
confessor on the occasion of the
exercises for a happy death, and
each one should choose a Saint as
protector for the month.
Art. 20. bis
Heart of Jesus, the commemoration
of Mary Help of Christians on the
24th, and of St. John Bosco on the
last day of the month.
At least once every three months all the
confreres shall make a full day's retreat,
On the other
months this retreat can be reduced to no
less than three hours in the evening,
continuing until breakfast time the
following day.
The monthly retreat shall be made in
common, observing these rules:
I. Besides the usual meditation, there
shall be an Instruction or discussion
under the direction of the Rector. The
discussion must not be of a technical
nature or be concerned with method, but
must be pastoral and supernatural in its
character, having the purpose of
establishing a programme of apostolic
work for the month or for the three
months ahead.
IL Let each one reflect for at least half
an hour on his progress or otherwise in
virtue during the preceding month,
especially concerning resolutions made
in the retreat (annual retreat) and on the
observance of the Rule. Firm resolutions
should be made to lead a better life. This
examination can be made in silence with
the help of schemes duly prepared.
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Art. 20. ter
Art. 21. The annual practices of piety
are: a) the Retreat; b) the renewal of the
religious vows; c) the recitation of the
whole rosary on the evening preceding
All Souls' day; d) the singing of the Te
Deum on the last or first day of each
year, according to the prescriptions of
the ordinary; e) the solemn renewal of
the baptismal vows on the first day of
the year.
Art. 22. The other traditional
practices of piety are: a) the
triduum at the opening of the
school year; b) the Via Crucis on
Fridays in Lent; c) the ceremonies
of Holy Week; d) the daily
III. Let there be an extraordinary
confessor. The confession made on
that day should be more exact, as
though it were to be the last. Holy
Communion should be received as if
the Viaticum.
IV. The prayers contained in the
manual of piety shall be recited, and
all or at least part of the
Constitutions of the Society shall be
read. Let each one choose a saint as
protector for the month.
Whoever by reason of his
occupations is unable to make the
monthly retreat in common., or to
complete all the above mentioned
practices of piety, may with the
permission of the Rector perform
those which are compatible with his
duty postponing the others to a more
convenient day.
The annual practices of piety are: the
retreat with the renewal of the religious
vows, the recitation of the whole rosary
in common on All Souls' day, the
singing of the Te Deum on the last or
first day of the year, according to the
prescriptions of the ordinary of the
diocese.
Other traditional practices of piety
are: the Via Crucis on Fridays
during Lent and the ceremonies of
Holy Week.
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practice during the month of Mary
Help of Christians and the month
of St. Joseph, and during the
novenas for Christmas and the
Immaculate Conception; e) the
devotion of the six Sundays in
preparation for the feast of St.
Aloysius Gonzaga.
Art. 23. As a general rule the
society shall not hold any real
estate beyond its houses and their
dependencies, and the land
necessary for agricultural schools.
Art. '27. When a member changes
his residence, he may take with him
those books which, in the
judgement of the superior, are
strictly necessary for his studies,
for teaching, or for the sacred
ministry
Art. 29. All objects made of precious
metal, or in any way pertaining to
luxury, are forbidden, except for use in
Church, as also all things that savour of
worldly vanity.
Art. 36. Letters, packages and the
like are not to be sent by post or by
carrier, unless there is need for it;
and whenever it can be done
without inconvenience, all letters
for the same destination should be
enclosed in one envelope.
As a general rule the society shall
not hold any immovable goods
except its houses and their
dependencies, and the land
necessary for agricultural schools.
When a member changes residence,
he may take with him those books
which, in the judgement of the
superior, are necessary for his
studies, for teaching and for the
sacred ministry.
The equipment of the house, the
furniture and any other apparatus should
be functional, and should always be in
conformity with religious poverty and
never give the impression of wealth and
luxury. Even in the Church, whilst
maintaining what decorum demands,
exaggerations should be avoided.
Postal services, telegrams and
telephone calls should only be used
when necessity and real
convenience require, and then be
kept within due limits. Permission
of the Superior is
required for telegrams and inter-city
calls (Trunk calls).
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Art. 32. Sufficient light should be
kept burning, wherever it is
necessary for supervision or the
prevention of accidents and other
inconveniences, as in the
dormitories, in the corridors, on the
stairs, etc., but at the same time
care should be taken that no light is
wasted.
Art. 33. Whenever necessary, there
should be a place in the house for
the storage of old and new building
materials, furniture not in use, tools
and similar things.
Art. 34. With regard to the uniform of
the pupils (which should never be of
very costly material), there should be
no great difference between schools of
equal condition, and this would save
the parents unnecessary expense if they
should transfer their children from one
school to another. The school badge
and the cap will suffice for any
necessary distinction
Wireless and television sets are to
be set up in a public place and used
with great moderation: for this the
Rector has a grave responsibility.
Any vehicles, such as cars, motor-
cycles, bicycles and the like, should
belong to the house and should be
used only for the needs of the house,
and then with the permission and in
the manner determined by the
Superior.
Sufficient light should be kept
burning, wherever it is necessary for
supervision or for the prevention of
accidents and other inconveniences,
as in the dormitories, in the
corridors, on the stairs, etc.; but at
the same time care should be taken
that no light is wasted.
(suppressed)
(suppressed)
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Art. 35. Any damage done by the
pupils shall be debited to the offenders,
and if they cannot be discovered, to all
the pupils equally. Precautions should
be taken to prevent such damage, by
regulating the games and the manner of
playing them.
Art. 36. It is forbidden to admit
persons of the other sex to the
common table, to the dormitories
and bedrooms, or to employ them
in the infirmary. It is however
permitted to employ the sisters in
the kitchen, the laundry and the
linen-room, but with the prescribed
precautions and separations, and
always with a previous
understanding with the Provincial.
Art. 37. The teacher or the assistant
must not allow the pupils to be too
close to him in the classroom, study
or recreation: he must not hold
them by the hand or caress them;
he must not be alone with any one
of them In any secluded place, not
even to give advice or correction,
and he must not allow them to enter
his own room or cell, whether he is
present or absent at the time.
Art. 39. The parlour and office-
rooms, where externs or pupils are
interviewed, should have a glass
door, so that those within may be
visible from without..
(suppressed)
It is forbidden to admit women to
the common table, or to employ
them in the infirmary.
The teacher or the assistant must nut
allow the pupils to be too close to
him in the classroom, study or
recreation, he must not hold them by
the hand or caress them; he must not
be alone with any one of them in
any secluded place, not even to give
advice or correction, and he must
not allow them to enter his own
room or cell, whether he is present
or absent at the time. For the
catechist, the prefect of studies, the
confessor and those teachers who
because of their office need to
interview the pupils, there should be
appropriate rooms.
The parlours and offices where
externs or pupils are interviewed,
should have a glass door, so that
those within may be visible.
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Art. 40. It is not permitted to pass
the vacation in the houses of
parents or relatives
Art. 41. It is not permitted, without
necessity, to leave the house, to
visit relatives or friends. to accept
invitations to dinner, tea or supper,
or to attend fairs or worldly
amusements. No one should go to
hotels, while on a journey, unless
one cannot conveniently arrange
otherwise.
Art. 44. The manifestation
prescribed by Art. 48 of the
Constitutions should be made, as a
rule, on the occasion of the exercise
for a happy death.
Art. 46. When anyone needs either
clothing, books, stationery or
special food, medicine or the like,
he must apply only to the one
appointed for the purpose
Art. 48. The priests must prepare by
studs for the ministry of hearing
confessions and of preaching: they
should be present regularly every
month at the conference for the
solution of the moral and liturgical
case. I`hey must not present themselves
at the diocesan curia for examination
for faculties for confessions until two
years have elapsed since their
sacerdotal ordination.
(suppressed)
It is not permitted without necessity,
to leave the house, to visit relatives
or friends, to accept invitations to
dinner, tea or supper, or to take part
in worldly shows, amusements or
gatherings No one should go to
hotels, while on a journey, unless
one cannot conveniently arrange
otherwise.
The hearing of manifestations
should begin on the occasion of the
monthly day of retreat.
When anyone needs either clothing,
books, stationery, special food,
medicine or the like, let him apply
to the one appointed for the purpose.
The priests must prepare by study for
the ministry of hearing confessions, of
preaching and of the various forms of
catechetlcal instruction of youth and
adults: they should he present regularly
every month at the solution of the moral
and liturgical case. They should present
themselves to the diocesan curia for
examination for faculties for confession
during the pastoral course; during this
period however, they should exercise
this ministry, normally only for the boys
of our institutes and oratories.
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Art. 49 In preaching they must
follow the rules laid down in the
code of Canon Law and in the
instructions of the Holy See.
Art. 50 Every house should possess
an adequate library, adapted to the
needs of the priests and clerics
alike. It should contain a sufficient
number of copies of the Bible and
of the Catechismus ad Parochos,
and some ecclesiastical periodical
in which the decrees and decisions
of the Roman congregations are
published.
Art. 51. Three years of practical
training are prescribed for the
clerics, for the purpose of instilling
and cultivating In them the Salesian
spirit and of training them in the
application of the "preventive
system", which is the basis of our
pedagogy.
At the end of the theological
quinquennium prescribed by can.
57f, a general examination to attest
the maturity of doctrine and
apostolat•e must be taken.
The priests should willingly make
themselves available for the pastoral
ministry, when called on by their
Superior. In preaching they must
follow the rules laid down in the
code of Canon Law and in the
instructions of the Holy See.
Every house should possess an
adequate library suitable for the
needs of the priests. It should
contain some ecclesiastical
periodicals in which the decrees and
decisions of the Roman
Congregations are .published.
A period of practical training not
exceeding three years is prescribed
for the clerics and coadjutors, after
the course of philosophy or that of
professional training. Its purpose
will be to test their vocation, by
instilling and cultivating in them the
Salesian spirit, training them in the
application of the "preventive"
system, which is the basis of our
pedagogy, and also attending to
secular studies with a view to
professional qualifications.
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Art. 53. During this time the
members must direct all their care
and energy to acquiring a practical
knowledge of our life, under the
vigilant and kindly supervision of
the Rector and the other superiors.
These shall teach them by example,
and by recalling and explaining to
them, as opportunity arises, the
principles of the "preventive"
system, by means of the life and
example of St. John Bosco and the
traditions of his early followers, in
accordance with the directives of
articles 184 and 195 in the
Constitutions. There should be at
least three scrutinies each year for
the clerics in this period of training,
and the Rector should prudently
inform those concerned of the
result.
During this time the members must
direct all their care and energy to
acquiring a practical knowlege of
our life, under the vigilant and
kindly supervision of the Rector and
the other superiors. These shall
teach them by example, and by
recalling and explaining to them, as
opportunity arises, the principles of
the "preventive" system, by
means of the life and example of St.
John Bosco and sound traditions, in
accordance with the directives of
articles 184 and 195 of the
Constitutions. There should be at
least three scrutinies each year for
the members in this period of
training, and the Rector should
prudently inform those concerned of
the results. The Provincial with his
council shall determine the regularly
constituted houses in which perfect
observance and the common life is
flourishing, where these members in
training may be best assisted and
cared for. He should not send them
to other houses, remembering that
this training period must be nothing
other than a help to their formation
(Sedes Sap., 13). For similar reasons
he must not place only one such
member in training in any house. If
for any reason whatever, the
spiritual and pedagogical formation
of the member be harmed, the
Provincial has an obligation in
conscience of taking action, either
removing the cause of the harm, or
taking the member away from the
house immediately (Sedes Sap., 13).
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Art. 55. As a rule the clerics shall
pass this third period of probation
after the course of philosophy, and
before commencing the theological
studies.
Art. 57. They shall have a weekly
lesson on the New Testament, given, if
possible, by the Rector, at. which they
shall recite by heart about ten verses.
They shall be instructed in good
manners, and shall be made to practise
plain chant and the sacred ceremonies,
by taking part in turn in the sacred
functions.
Art. 58. The religious training of
the coadjutors shall be provided for
by suitable weekly instructions.
Art. 60. That which is prescribed in
article 53 of the Constitutions for
the clerics during their practical
training, shall be applied to the lay-
brothers after their period of
completion of formation and during
their temporary vows, on the basis
of article 184 of the Constitutions.
The Rector should keep in touch
with and direct the studies of the
member in training; he should see to
it that he does not lack reading
material of a spiritual and
pedagogical nature.
( Suppressed)
The Rector shall hold a weekly meeting
for these members in their training,
during which he will deal particularly
with matters of religious and Salesian
formation: he should give them a
gradual introduction to the reading of
the Sacred Scripture. During the
summer holidays they must be brought
together in a suitable house, in order to
restore their physical, moral and
religious strength, to make a retreat
suitable for them, and to revise subjects
and complete their ecclesiastical
preparation.(Seder Sap., 13, 5).
Suppressed)
Coadjutors, during their practical
training period, must take part in
systematic organic courses of a
cultural nature, aimed at integrating
their formation. For those members
who might be directed to particular
types of apostolate, a course of
professional qualification or special-
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Art. 61. The coadjutors shall be
thoroughly instructed and
employed in the work of the festive
oratories.
Art. 65. For grave reasons
Provincials are empowered to
allow missionaries to return to their
native land for a period not
exceeding four months, and allow
them to remain at home for a
period not, exceeding one month.
Art. 72. If the period of his stay is
extended, the house to which the
member belongs shall reimburse the
house which entertains him for all
expenses incurred thereby. It is
forbidden, however, for the member to
make any considerable expenses during
this period, or to undertake anything of
importance, without the written
authorization of his own Rector.
ization may be considered. It should
be not only of a theoretical
character, but also cultural, religious
and educational. A suitable
preparation shall precede the
perpetual profession, in accordance
with what is prescribed in Sedes
Sapientiae, art. 39, 1. Clerics and
coadjutors therefore, should be
gathered together in a suitable place
for a period of a few weeks.
The coadjutors shall be thoroughly
instructed and employed in the work
of the festive oratories, and in other
activities of the lay apostolate,
above all for youth.
For just reasons Provincials are
empowered to allow missionaries to
return temporarily to their native
land for a period which they shall
determine. Ordinarily the stay at
their own home should not exceed
one month.
The member making a passing visit
should be received with brotherly
cordiality. If the period of his stay is
extended, or if it be the case of a house
where even passing visits, though brief,
are numerous, then the house to which
the member belongs should reimburse
expenses incurred. It is forbidden,
however, for the member to make any
considerable expenses during this
period, or to make journeys or undertake
anything of importance, without the
written authorization of his own Rector.
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Art. 113. Let the supervision of the
boys be prudent and cautious, and
not entrusted only to the younger
members but also to the priests and
coadjutors.
Art. 115. The pupils must be well
looked after everywhere, and must
never be too close together,
whether at table, in the dormitory,
in Church, in the study-hall, in the
classroom, or in any other place
where they meet together. It will
also be wise to divide them Into
groups, in accordance with their
age and development.
Art. 117. Every care must be taken
to prevent all particular friendships,
the passing of notes, all fondling
and caressing, catching hold of one
another, all cliques in time of
recreation, all unnecessary
intercourse with externs, and above
all, bad talk.
Art. 119. All books and periodicals
which are dangerous to faith or
morals and which distract the
pupils from their studies, as well as
certain classics, must be kept away
from them. If any book of this kind
is prescribed by the educational
authorities, Iet it be properly
expurgated,
At the beginning of the year the
pupils must give a complete list
Let the supervision of the boys be
prudent and cautious, and not be
entrusted only to the clerics but also
to the priests and coadjutors. All the
members who are not otherwise
impeded should be in recreation,
and let them make themselves
willingly available wherever
supervision should require it.
The pupils must be well looked after
everywhere, and must not be too
close together in the places in which
they gather. Things should be so
arranged that they are divided into
groups, in accordance with their age
and development..
Every care must be taken to prevent
particular friendships, the passing of
notes, catching hold of one another,
cliques in recreation, bad talk, and
all unnecessary contacts with
externs.
Books and periodicals which are
dangerous to faith or morals and
which distract the pupils from their
studies, as well as certain classics,
must be kept away from them. If
any book of this kind is prescribed
by the educational authorities, let it
be properly expurgated.
At the beginning of the year the
boarders must give a complete list
of the books in their posses-
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of the books in their possession,
and any lack of sincerity in this
regard shall be treated as a grave
fault.. From time to time inspection
must be made to prevent dangerous
books from being_ introduced into
the house or retained secretly.
Art. 123. Pupils are not allowed out
with their relatives. Boarders are not
permitted to spend with their relatives
any holidays which occur during the
scholastic year, unless a permission to
that effect has been granted to the
school by the Superior Chapter. The
prohibitions must be stated every year
in the prospectus of each house.
Art. 124. The Rector cannot make
any exception to this prohibition
without a written statement from
the Provincial, and this must be
kept in the achives. When special
circumstances seem to require that
some exception should be made,
Provincials must refer the case in
good time to the Superior Chapter
through the prefect general of
studies. The Superior Chapter will
examine the reasons adduced, and
will always give a written reply.
Art. 125. The vacation at the end of
the scholastic year should be as
short as possible, and before it
commences the pupils must be
warned against any dangers they
may meet with. They should be
told how to con
lion. The introducing of immoral
books or periodicals into the house
shall be considered as a grave fault.
From time to time measures shall be
taken to check that this is not
happening.
The need is recognized of not removing
boys boarding with us from the
advantages of contact with social life,
particularly with their families, unless
the cases be exceptional. The 'provincial
conference will fix the opportune
manner of achieving this at holiday
.periods during the scholastic year, as
also when boarders go out with their
parents on feast days.
( Suppressed)
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duct themselves towards their
parents and benefactors, towards
ecclesiastical and civil authorities
and other persons of importance.
Art. 126. Bearing in mind the
advice and example of Don Bosco,
we should encourage the pupils,
both students and artisans, to
remain in our houses during the
holidays.
Art. 127. The practices of piety
prescribed for our pupils are those
indicated in the manual entitled
Practices of Piety in Use in
Salesian Houses. and found in
extenso in the `Giorane
Provveduto.' .
Art. 128. The exercise for a happy
death should be made at the
beginning or at the end of each
month. On this occasion there
should be at least one extraordinary
confessor, who is not a member of
the house.
Art. 130. Religion and sacred history
should be regularly taught in class
twice a week, and the syllabus
compiled by the prefects general of
studies and of arts and trades, should be
followed. There should be catechism
for half-an-hour every Sunday.
Competitions in catechism and
apologetics are to be held every year.
The religious examination should be
con -
Time spent by our pupils in our
houses or at summer camps during
the holidays is to be favoured; but
this must be organized in such a
way as to provide a real holiday,
and also an opportunity for religious
and_ moral education, in accordance
with the spirit of St. John Bosco.
The practices of piety prescribed for
our pupils are those indicated in the
manual, Practices of Piety in use in
Salesian Houses.
The monthly retreat should be made
at the beginning or at the end of
each month. On this occasion there
should be at least one extraordinary
confessor, who is not a member of
the house.
Religion and sacred history should be
taught regularly at least twice a week,
and wherever possible, there should be
catechism for half-an-hour every
Sunday. Competitions in catechism and
apologetics are to be held every year.
The religious examination should be
conducted with all seriousness, and
prizes given to those with the best
marks.
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ducted with all seriousness, and
prizes given to those who
distinguish themselves.
Art. 131. The small treatise on
apologetics added to his "Gio
vane Provveduto" by the Ven.
Don Bosco and entitled "The
Foundations of our Holy Religion,"
should be explained in the higher
classes.
Art. 135. Those boys who are about to
leave our houses should be invited to
join the local branch of the old boys'
association and on reaching the age of
16 years, to join the pious union of
Salesian Co-operators.
Art. 136. In carrying out the
syllabus of the educational
authorities, let the principles,
methods and suggestions of the
prefect general of studies be
followed, as far as possible, in all
that regards the subjects to be
taught and the text-books chosen.
Art. 139. The theoretical
instruction of the artisans must be
such as is required by the needs of
the times and technical
developments, in accordance with
the syllabus laid down by the
prefect general of arts and trades.
In regard to their practical training,
they should also be taught to work
without the aid of machinery.
(Suppressed)
Boys who are about to leave our houses
should be invited to join the local
branch of the past pupils' association. If
they are 16 years of age, and the signs
are that they will live good Christian
lives, and they are eager to engage in the
apostolate in the spirit of Don Bosco,
then they should be invited to join the
Association of Salesian Co-operators.
In carrying out the syllabus of the
education authorities in all that
concerns the subjects to be taught
and the choice of textbooks, the
principles, methods and suggestions
of the Provincial should, where
possible, be adhered to.
Professional training, both
theoretical and practical, should
meet the needs of the times and the
technical developments.
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Art. 140 Examinations must be
held regularly at the fixed times,
and the half-yearly test must be
given with greater solemnity.
Art. 141 Gregorian chant should be
taught to all the pupils: other music
should be taught to those who are
fit for it.
Art. 142 At the end of the
scholastic year there should be a
display with declamation, vocal
and instrumental music and the
distribution of prizes.
Art. 144. The assistants must see
that the various places under their
charge are clean, and when
anything is lacking in this respect,
they must take care that the prefect
is notified of it. The lavatories must
be well washed and disinfected.
Art. 151. The pupils should go out for a
walk for about two hours every week.
Outings should be made, preferably, on
foot, in accordance with the example of
Don Bosco and the advice of his
successors. On these occasions all that
hygiene prescribes or suggests should
be observed.
Art. 152 The Rector shall fully
recognize the authority of the
Superior General, of the members
of the Salesian Chapter, and of the
Provincial, and he shall endeavour
to make it recognized by his
subjects. He shall
(suppressed)
Music, both vocal and instrumental,
should be fostered, with a view to a
fuller formation of the pupils and a
more living participation in
liturgical functions.
At the end of the scholastic year, or
at the beginning of the following
year, there should be a solemn
distribution of prizes.
The assistants must keep an eye on
the .cleanliness of the house and
should they notice anything lacking
in this respect let them notify the
prefect.
The pupils should go out for a walk for
about two hours every week. School
outings should not be longer than one
day, and the expenses incurred should
be moderate. Other journeys of an
extraordinary kind require the
permission of the Provincial.
The Rector shall fully recognize the
authority of the Rector Major, of the
members of the Superior Council
and the Provincial, and shall
endeavour to make his confreres do
likewise. He shall promptly
communicate
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promptly communicate any orders
or suggestions he receives from
them, either by reading them in
public, or by treating of them, if
necessary, in his conferences.
Art. 153. Besides fulfilling all that Is
Imposed by the Constitutions, he shall
also manifest his submission to the
Provincial, particularly in the following
ways:
a) By having a previous
understanding with him before entering
into obligations with the bishop, with
committees, or with the civil
authorities;
b) By asking his approbation of all
changes in discipline, in the time-table,
in the duties of his subjects, in regard to
the opening or closing of classes or
workshops, and before making any
alteration in the building;
c) By referring to him in all
difficulties with the civil, educational
or ecclesiastical authorities;
d) By satisfying his financial
obligations to him in a prompt and filial
manner.
Art. 155. The reports regarding the
moral conduct of his subjects must
always be sent by him to the
Provincial confidentially, and on a
special form.
Art. 156 He must hold a chap
ter of the house at least once a
month and make known the
"agenda" a few days previously, if
possible. He must readily listen to
the opinion of each mem -
to his confreres any suggestion he
receives.
Besides fulfilling all that is imposed by
the Constitutions, he
shall also manifest his submis
sion to the Provincial, particularly in the
following ways:
at By having a previous
understanding with him before entering
into obligations with the bishop, with
committees, or with the civil authorities:
b) By asking his approval of all
changes in discipline, in the duties of his
confreres, In regard to the opening or
closing of classes or workshops, and
before making any alteration in the
building;
c) By turning to him in ail difficulties
with the civil, educational or
ecclesiastical authorities;
d1 By satisfying his financial
obligations to him in a prompt and filial
manner.
The reports on the moral conduct of
his subjects should be given by him
to the Provincial confidentially.
He must convoke the house council
at least once a month and make
known the agenda a few days
previously, if possible. Ile must give
due importance to the views of each
member of the
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ber of the chapter, and keep the
minutes In a register reserved for
this purpose, to be shown to his
superiors on the occasion of their
visits.
He must bear in mind himself, and
remind the other members of the
obligation of secrecy in all that
regards the subjectmatter of the
chapter.
Art. 159 Every month he shall, with
all kindness, receive the manifestation
which each member should make to
him, and he should send for those who
do not present themselves of their own
accord. He must also bear in mind the
grave obligation which the
Constitutions (Art. 184) place upon
him. of fulfilling al] the duties of the
master of novices in regard to those
members of the house who have
temporary vows
Art. 160. He should be solicitous
for the material needs of his
subjects and, in particular, he
should provide them with the books
required for those studies which the
superiors have authorized them to
undertake. He must take care of
their health and visit them
frequently when they are sick.
council. In a register for the purpose
he must see that the minutes of the
meetings are written up, signed by
each member of the council, and
kept in the archives. He must bear in
mind himself, and remind the other
members of the obligation of
secrecy which in some cases may be
a grave obligation of conscience.
Every month let him receive with all
kindness the manifestation of each of
the confreres. He should invite along
those who do not come of their own
accord. He must also bear In .mind the
grave obligation which the Constitutions
(art. 184) place upon him, of fulfilling
all the duties of the master of novices in
regard to those members of the house
who have temporary vows. Finally let
him take special care of young priests
and arrange for them to do their
quinquennial examinations regularly.
He should be solicitous for the
material needs of his brethren, and,
in particular, he should provide
them with the books required for
those studies which the Superiors
have authorized them to undertake.
He must take care of their health
and visit them frequently when they
are sick. If one of the confreres
should die let him write his
mortuary letter in the language of
the country and send It to all the
houses of the country. Let him also
send several copies to the Superior
Council and to every Provincial.
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Art. 163. To the Rector alone, as
head of the house, is reserved the
right to admit or dismiss pupils, but
all interviews and correspondence
in connection with such matters
should, as a rule, be entrusted to the
prefect. In all these matters the
prospectus of the house should be
followed, especially in regard to the
pension and extras. Those who
stand in need of any reduction
should be referred to our schools
where the pension is lower. As a
rule, the prefect shall be charged to
interview the parents, and to inform
them of the conduct and progress of
their children; but in cases of
serious illness, accident or death,
the Rector himself shall convey the
news to those concerned.
Art. 165. He shall give to those pupils
who are going to spend the summer
holidays with their parents or relatives
a copy of the leaflet entitled:
"Recommendations for the Holidays -
Things to be remembered in order to
spend the holidays well," and when
practicable he shall also give him a
letter to take to the parish priest, so that
the pupil may obtain from the latter a
certificate of good conduct to present to
the Rector on his return to the school.
Att. 166. He must see that an exact
account is kept of his own
expenses, as well as those of the
other members. Money should be
deposited with the Rector.
To the Rector alone, as head of the
house, Is reserved the right to admit
or dismiss pupils. However, as a
rule, he will leave such matters to
the prefect, If he judges it opportune
he may entrust one or more
members of the Council with the
task of informing the parents of the
conduct and progress of the pupils.
Matters of a delicate nature he
should reserve to himself.
Bearing in mind the scope of all
Salesian houses, as indicated in the
first article of the Constitutions, he
should see to it that help is given to
poor and welldeserving boys by
reducing their fees.
He shall give to those pupils who are
going to spend their holidays with their
parents a copy of the leaflet entitled:
Recommendations for the Holidays, and
when practicable, he shall also give
them a letter of recommendation to the
parish priest so that the pupils may
obtain from the latter a certificate of
good conduct to present to the Rector on
their return.
Let him keep a careful account of
his income and expenses and pass
the same to the prefect each month
so that the latter may copy the
entries into the house ledger. Let
him see that
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Art. 168. When, in the ordinary
administration during the year, he
intends to place money on deposit
for the time being, it is preferable
that such deposit be made with the
Provincial, rather than with the
bank, and the Provincial shall take
care of it. and pay it back on
demand.
Art. 171. He must keep the
archives in order, and the following
documents are to be kept there:
a) The collection of our privileges;
the acts of the Holy See which
regard our society or may be of
interest to us;
b) The Constitutions; the
Regulations; the acts of the
Superior Chapter; the deliberations
of the provincial chapter; and the
circular letters of the Provincial,
the prescriptions and suggestions of
the Provincial and of any
extraordinary visitor on the
occasion of the visitation;
c) The letters of election of the
various Rectors of the house;
this ledger is kept with care and
accuracy and periodically let him
see that he is acquainted with the
financial position of the house.
Let him arrange for money that is in
excess of daily requirements to be
deposited in the bank. The relative
bank account should as a rule be in
the name of the institute and the
Rector and prefect, so that they may
sign separately or jointly.
He must keep the archives in. order,
and the following documents are to
be kept there:
a) The collection of our privileges;
the acts of the Holy See which
regard our society or may be of
interest to us;
b) The Constitutions, the
Regulations; the acts of the Superior
Council; the deliberations of the
provincial council and the circulars
of the Provincial; the directives and
remarks of the Provincial and of any
extraordinary visitor on the occasion
of the visitation; the house
chronicle, and the minute book of
the house council;
c) The letters of election of the
Rectors of the house;
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d) The lists of members of the
society; a register of the members
of the house, which should contain
general information regarding each
one, the house from which he
came, the office entrusted to him,
the length of his stay, and the
results of the examinations he has
taken during the period of his
residence in the house:
e) The "Salesian Bulletin": the
biographies of the deceased
brethren of the society, the
chronicle of the house;
f) Deeds of purchase or sale of
movables or immovables, with
maps and plans relating thereto;
and private documents of any kind;
g) The authorization of the superiors
for the acquisition or alienation of land
and for the construction of buildings,
etc., with the respective designs
approved of by the superiors and by the
civil authorities;
h) Powers of attorney of members
of the house;
i) A register of obligations ( Masses,
free places, services to be rendered to
the parish priest or to others, etc.), in
which the origin and nature of such
obligations are noted down ;
j) The registers of current
accounts and of the pensions,
classified year by year;
d ) A register containing a list of
all the personnel in the house and
general information in their regard,
the house they came from, the office
they hold, the length of their stay,
the results of examinations taken
during their period of residence in
the house;
(Suppressed)
e) Deeds of purchase or sale of
movables or immovables, with maps
and plans relating thereto; and
private documents of any kind:
f) The authorization of the superiors
for the acquisition or alienation of land
and for the construction of buildings,
etc, with the respective designs
approved of by the superiors and by the
civil authorities;
g) Powers of attorney of
members of the house:
h) A register of obligations ( Masses,
free places, services to be rendered to
the parish priest or to others, etc.,) in
which the origin and nature of such
obligations are noted down;
i) The registers of current
accounts and of the pensions
classified year by year:
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k) A copy of all the
administrative accounts sent to the
Provincial:
I) All the scholastic registers with
general information about the
pupils and the marks given in
examinations;
m) All deeds concerning the
house, from whatever office or
authority they come, and all other
documents at special importance;
n) The "customary," or list of
customs proper to the Province.
Art. 172. As prescribed by the
regulations for co-operators, the Rector
shall establish their local office and
fulfil the obligations asslgned to him by
the same regulations. Ile must do the
same in all that regards the past pupils.
Art. 176 He shall every day
collect all money coming from
pensions, offering, sales, etc., and
shall hand it over to the Rector,
who will leave him sufficient for
the daily expenses. The prefect
shall have a previous understanding
with the Rector as to expenses,
provisions, work or repairs.
Art. 178. Where there are
workshops, he must attend to
clients, either himself or by others
who act under his control.
j) A copy of all the administrative
accounts sent to the Provincial;
k) All the scholastic registers with
general information about the pupils
and the marks given in
examinations;
I) All deeds concerning the house,
from whatever office or authority
they come, and all other documents
of special importance.
(Suppressed)
Let him see that the local office for
the co-operators runs efficiently and in
agreement with the Provincial, and let
him nominate a priest as local delegate
to organize and develop the centre
attached to the house as well as nearby
centres according to the rules laid down
in the manual for directors. In the same
way he should take care of the past
pupils.
He shall every day collect all
income in the house and proceed in
accordance with article 168. As to
expenses, provisions, work or
repair, he shall have a previous
understanding with the Rector.
( Suppressed)
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Art. 183. The general discipline of
the pupils is entrusted to him, and
he must watch over their conduct,
morality and cleanliness.
Extraordinary
disciplinary
measures are also his concern.
Art. 185. To him also is entrusted
the care of the cleanliness, hygiene,
lighting and maintenance of the
house, according to the rules laid
down in Chapter IV of Section II.
Art. 191. It is the duty of the prefect of
studies, after consulting the Rector, to
see that the classes, including that of
singing, are conducted regularly. For
this purpose he must know what is
prescribed by the educational
authorities, so far as the school under
his care is concerned.
Art. 192. He shall attend to the
discipline of the pupils, with due
regard to what is laid down In art.
116 of the Constitutions and art.
118 of the Regulations. He shall
uphold the traditional custom of
monitors and submonitors in the
study-hall, the classroom, the
refectory, etc.
Art. 193. At the beginning of the
year and whenever he sees the
advantage of doing so, he shall
gather together the teachers and
assistants, to treat of the best means
of promoting
The general discipline of the house
and extraordinary disciplinary
measures are the concern of the
prefect. In the case of extraordinary
disciplinary measures in regard to
the pu pils, let him act in agreement
with the prefect of studies
It is his duty to see to the cleanliness
and careful maintenance of the
house.
It is the. duty of the prefect of studies to
attend to the ordinary discipline of the
pupils and, in agreement with the
Rector, to see that the classes, including
that of singing, are conducted regularly.
For this purpose he must know what is
prescribed by the educational
authorities, so far as the school under
his care is concerned.
He shall attend to the discipline of
the pupils with due regard to what is
laid down in art. 116 of the
Constitutions and art. 118 of the
Regulations. He may, with all
prudence, get the older boys to help
him and so favour discipline in the
study. the refectory etc.
At the beginning of the year, and
whenever he sees the advantage of
doing so, he shall gather together
the teadhers and assistants, to treat
of the best means of promoting
study
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study and progress. From time to
time, he shall make enquiries
regarding the work and discipline
of the various classes, and with all
charity he shall give suitable advice
and make suggestions to the
teachers, especially if they are
beginners.
Art. 194. He shall see that each new
pupil is given a place in the study, and
placed in the class for which he is fit.
He must never allow anyone to be
without occupation, even for a short
period of time.
Art. 197. To him is also entrusted the
supervision of the theatre, all school
displays, declamations, and similar
matters.
Art. 198. The prefects of arts and
trades, and of agriculture, have the
same duties in regard to the pupils
of professional and agricultural
schools as the prefect of studies has
in regard to students. In addition to
this, they should control the class
of instrumental music and the
organization of exhibitions.
Art. 198. bis
and progress. He must then folIow
up the teaching and discipline, and
with all charity give suitable advice
and suggestions to the teachers,
especially if they are beginners.
(Suppressed)
To him also is entrusted the supervision
of the theatre, all academies,
declamations and the organization of
exhibitions. However the choice and
careful censoring of films intended for
the pupils is the direct responsibility of
the Rector.
Suppressed
In countries where the laws demand
that a specific individual (
headmaster) be responsible to the
educational authorities for all
scholastic matters, let this office be
entrusted to a superior other than the
Rector.
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Art. 198. ter
Art. 199. The prefect is the person
responsible for the administration
and the good management of the
workshops, and he may be assisted,
if necessary, by one or more
managers, to whom he can entrust
all business relations with
customers.
Art. 200. The manager shall see that the
workshop is furnished with all that is
necessary for its regular progress, and
that the quality and quantity of the
goods produced are up to the proper
standard.
Art. 203. Although there is only
one set of accounts and one cash-
box, which is in charge of the
prefect, still the manager must keep
in order those supplementary
registers which are entrusted to
him, and to be able to present them
on demand.
Whilst the headmaster is directly
responsible in his work to the
education authorities, he shall carry
out his duties in harmony with and
subject to the Rector, and also in
harmony with the other confreres
holding office which from the point
of view of administration,
discipline, and teaching, are
intimately connected with the
activity signified by his title.
With due dependence on the
competent superiors, the head of
department is responsible for the
smooth running of the workshop in
regard to the education imparted and
the teaching given.
The head of department must see that
the confreres who assist him in the
workshop make professional progress
and keep
abreast with the times. He should
promote among them a spirit of constant
collaboration and mutual understanding,
and together with the superiors should
be aware of his responsibility for the
religious formation of the young
confreres attached to his workshop.
Although administration is reserved
to the prefect, still, the head of
department has administrative
responsibility for
the same, relative to the shop's
ordinary activity, including the duty
of dealing with customers. The head
of department shall prepare the
estimate and tech-
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Art. 204. In the exercise of their
office, both must conform to what
is prescribed in chapter III of
section II.
Art. 206. The teacher should map out
his work for each month, and should
prepare well for his class every day,
and should carefully correct the
exercLse-books, paying attention to the
handwriting and the neatness .of both
text-books and exercise-books.
He will also keep his registers and
mark-books up to date. He shall
likewise observe our traditional
customs such as: the test that should be
set at least once a month and which
should be corrected and then handed to
the prefect of studies, the weekly
lesson from a Christian Latin author,
and the brief exhortation to the pupils
to celebrate novenas and triduums with
devotion.
Art. 214. They should never
reprove the boys collectively, and
should bear in mind that
disciplinary measures are reserved
to the prefect or the prefect of
studies.
nical study of any contract; ensuing
administrative business shall be
passed over to the prefect.
In cases where one or more of the
heads of departments are externs,
the prefect shall have direct
responsibility for the administration,
relying if necessary, on the help of
one or more of the heads of
departments.
{ Suppressed)
The teacher should map out his work for
each month, and should prepare well for
his class every day and should carefully
correct the exercise-books, paying
attention to the hand-writing and the
neatness of both text-books and
exercise-books of the pupils. He should
also keep his registers and mark-books
up to date. He should, likewise, observe
our traditional customs, such as the test
at least monthly, which should be
corrected and then handed to the prefect
of studies, the weekly lesson from a
Christian Latin author, and the brief
exhortation to the pupils to celebrate
novenas and triduums with devotion.
They should never reprove the boys
collectively, and should bear in
mind that disciplinary measures are
reserved to the prefect of studies or
the prefect.
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Art. 219. The messengers are those
charged to make small purchases
for the house, the kitchen and the
workshops, and to go on similar
errands, under the control of the
prefect and in accordance with his
directions.
Art. 228. He is charged to see,
either personally or through others,
to the order and cleanliness of the
rooms, corridors and playground,
to open windows and close them
again at the proper time, to inform
the prefect of any damages done or
any irregularity occurring in the
house, and to go round the
playground at the end of the
recreation to recover any object left
behind by the boys.
Art. 229. The porter must notice those
who enter or leave the house, and so he
must always be at his post. He must
have a substitute to take his place
whenever for just reasons, he cannot be
there. It is his duty, as a rule, to ring the
bell at appointed times, and to lock up
at night all doors and gates which
communicate with outside.
Art. 231. He must be suitably
dressed, tidy in person, and
courteous in manner when
receiving visitors. He should admit
those who wish to see the superiors
or boys only during the appointed
hours, and he must hand over to the
prefect all letters and packages
received, no matter to whom
addressed.
The messengers are those charged to
make purchases for the house, the
kitchen and the workshops, and to
do other similar errands, under the
control of the prefect and in
accordance with his directions.
(Suppressed)
The porter must notice those woo enter
or leave the house, and so he must
always be at his post. He must have a
substitute to take his place whenever,
for j ust reasons he cannot be there. It is
his duty, as a rule, to ring the bell at the
appointed times, and to lock up at night
all doors which communicate with the
outside.
He should be tidy in person and
courteous in manner when receiving
visitors. He should admit those who
wish to see the su periors or boys
only during the appointed hours,
and he must consign all letters to the
Rector.
He should particularly watch his
manner of answering the telephone.
Let him note down
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Art. 237. The stage-manager has the
duty of arranging, in agreement with
the Rector, all that concerns
entertainments and their preparation
and performance, and must watch over
the conduct of those who take part in
them. He may be assisted in his work
by the prompter, or by some teacher or
assistant, with the consent of the
Rector.
Art. 239. The foregoing also holds
good in the choice of
cinematograph and lantern shows,
which must always be examined in
their entirety beforehand.
Art. 242. It is forbidden to give the
actors special treatment at table, or
to distribute drinks or similar things
to them. The fact that they have
been selected for the performance
is already a sufficient reward in
itself.
Art. 244. He must be present at. all
the rehearsals, and keep out all who
have no reason to be there. He must
not allow practices to go on after
ten o'clock at night, and must see
that all retire in the strictest silence
and under due supervision.
Art. 245. He must absolutely forbid
all unauthorized persons to go on
the stage or in the dressing rooms.
He must see that
any messages received and pass
them on to the persons concerned.
He should follow the instructions of
the superior on the use of the
telephone.
The stage-manager has the duty of
arranging, in agreement with the Rector
and prefect of studies all that concerns
entertainments and their preparation and
performance, and must watch over the
conduct of those who take part in them.
He may be assisted in his work by the
prompter, or by some teacher or
assistant, with the consent of the Rector
{ Suppressed)
( Suppressed)
He must be present at. all the
rehearsals and keep out all who
have no reason to be there. He must
not allow the evening practices to
go on too long, and when they are
over he must see that all retire in the
strictest silence, and under due
supervision.
He must absolutely forbid all
unauthorized persons to go on the
stage or into the dressing rooms. He
must see that the
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the actors dress and undress with
the greatest modesty, and must not
allow them to engage in private
conversation among themselves.
Art. 246. The work of preparing the
stage must not be done on a Sunday
or holyday of obligation, and the
time of the performance should
interfere as little as possible with
the ordinary time-table.
Art. 248. In order to safeguard
morality, all that is prescribed in art. 36
and 38, and in chapter I of part II,
section TI, must be scrupulously
observed.
Art. 251. They should only allow those
to visit the sick who have the
permission of the catechist or prefect.
Art. 253. The inflrmarfan should, every
other day, furnish the catechist or the
prefect with a list of those who are
having their meals in the infirmary.
Art. 255. The domestics are those
who do not belong to the society,
but who live in the house and do
manual or intellectual work
according to their ability.
Art. 255. bis. -
actors dress and undress with the
greatest modesty, and must not
allow them to engage in private
conversations.
He must not allow the stage to be
prepared on a Sunday or holyday of
obligation.
In order to safeguard morality he must
see that the Regulations are
scrupulously observed.
They should allow only those to visit the
sick who have the permission of the
catechist or the prefect.
From time to time the infirmar ian
should furnish the catechist or the
prefect with a list of those who are
having their meals in the infirmary.
(Suppressed)
When accepting outsiders as part of
the personnel, the Rector should
obtain information about their
competence and more particularly
about their religious and moral
principles.
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Art. 256. In order to be accepted,
they must produce their baptismal
certificate, a testimonial of good
conduct from their parish priest and
from the local authorities; and
confidential information from
trustworthy sources must, above all
be obtained. Those who have failed
to give satisfaction in another
Salesian house should not be
accepted.
Art. 257. When admitting
domestics, suitable precautions
should be taken, in accordance with
the laws of the different countries,
in order to obviate all danger of
claims, unpleasantness or
contention on their part when
leaving.
Art. 258. The domestics are forbidden
to undertake anything outside their own
employment, to accept gratuities, to
interfere in the affairs of the house, or
to become familiar with the boys. They
should not be admitted to the table of
the members.
Art. 259. They should be given
every opportunity of fulfilling the
duties of a good Christian. They
should hear Mass every day in the
church or chapel of the house, they
should receive the Sacraments at
least once a month, and they should
make the Easter retreat with the
boys,
Art. 260. They should be given a
catechetical instruction regularly
twice a month. (Canon 509, para
2).
When accepting persons for
domestic purposes and as residents
in the house, one must receive a
reference certifying their good
conduct and a certificate from the
local authorities. Confidential
information from trustworthy
sources must, above all, be
obtained. Those who have failed to
give satisfaction in another Salesian
house should not be accepted.
Payment of externs should be in
keeping with the social teaching of
the Church and the Iaws of the
country, to obviate all danger of
claims and unpleasantness in cases
of dismissal.
These domestics are forbidden to
undertake tasks outside their own
employment, to accept gratuities, to
interfere In the affairs of the house, or to
become familiar with the boys. They
should not be admitted to the table of
the confreres.
They should be given every
opportunity of carrying out the
practices of piety of a good
Christian, of approaching the
Sacraments and making a retreat.
The domestics should be given
catechetical instruction twice a
month in accordance with the ruling
of Canon 509 par. 2.
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Art. 293. The principal subjects for
the study of the novices are the
following: the catechism, which
must be explained with great care
throughout; sacred history: the
elements of Salesian pedagogy;
liturgy; ceremonies and Gregorian
chant. They should study their own
language, together with Latin,
Greek and Italian: and should make
use of text-books which treat of
sacred subjects. Every week there
should also be a lesson on good
manners, and another in
handwriting.
Art. 297. All the novices shall take
their turn in manual work. such as
attending to the needs of the church
and sacristy, washing the kitchen
utensils. cultivating the garden,
sweeping the rooms, and so on.
Art. 307. The opening of studentates of
philosophy and theology is reserved to
the Rector Major and his Chapter.
Art. 308. When such studentates
are common to two or more
Provinces;
a? The directing and teaching
staff shall, if possible, be formed
from members of the Provinces
concerned; they will continue,
however, to belong to the Province
from which they came;
b] The Provincial, in whose
Province the studentate is situated,
has ordinary jurisdic -
The principal subjects for the study
of the novices are the following:
a) the catechism, which must be
explained with great care th
oughout;
b) sacred history;
ci the elements of Salesian
pedagogy, of liturgy and of the
history of the congregation;
dl Ceremonies and Gregorian
chant.
They should study their own
language, together with Latin,
Greek and Italian, using text
books which treat of sacred
subjects.
Let there also be a weekly lesson in
good manners and in calligraphy.
All the novices shall take their turn in
manual work, such as attending to the
needs of the church and sacristy,
washing the kitchen utensils, working in
the garden, sweeping and so on. but
without detriment to classwork and
study.
It is reserved to the Rector Major and
his Council to open houses of
philosophy and theology and training
houses for the coadjutors.
When such houses are
interprovincial:
a) The superiors and teaching staff
should, if possible, be appointed in
agreement with the Provinces
concerned. The personnel shall
continue to belong to their Province
of origin.
b f The Provincial in whose
Province the studentate Is, shall
have ordinary jurisdiction over all
the confreres in the studen-
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tion over all the confreres of the
studentate, even if they belong to
other Provinces.
To him, therefore, are to be made
all applications for admission to the
Vows and to Holy Orders, and for
ordinary
permissions;
in
extraordinary cases the Provincial
of those concerned shall be
consulted.
Art. 310. The whole internal
arrangement of the studentates
shall be regulated so as to serve
their purpose; but in a general way
"Regulations for the Houses" shall
be followed.
Art. 311. The superiors and teachers to
be appointed to a studentate shall be
chosen from among the confreres who
are most exemplary and most esteemed
for their piety, prudence, learning and
teaching ability. (Canon 554, par. 3).
In the formative training of the
clerics all the superiors of the house
must co-operate with the Rector and
under his authority. To this end let
them endeavour to keep in close
contact with the students during
recreation, and to take part with them
in the practices of piety that are made
in common.
Besides the ordinary confessors, who
must be priests excell
tate, although they may belong to
other Provinces. With him,
therefore, rests admission to vows,
to Holy Orders and all customary
permissions: in extraordinary cases
the confrere's own Provincial should
be consulted.
The scope of the various studentates
and house of professional training is
the general and specific formation
of the confreres, a formation that
will be ecclesiastical, religious
Salesian and cultural. Formation is
not contemplated outside such
houses.
The entire running of such houses
should be geared to their specific
purpose, although in general they
should follow the "Regulations for
the Houses."
Let the superiors and teaching staff be
chosen from those confreres who are
outstanding for their piety, prudence,
learning, and teaching ability (Can. 554
par. 3).
All the superiors of the house shculd
work with the Rector and under his
direction, in the formation of the clerics
and coadj utors. To this end they should
try to remain in touch with them in
recreation, and take part in the practices
of piety which they have in common.
Apart from the regular confessors who
should be men of outstanding virtue and
prudence, other confessors should be
called in on special occasions
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lag in virtue and prudence, other
confessors, to whom the clerics
may have free access. shall be
called In on special occasions (Can.
1360, 1361). These confessors
must be Salesians.
A priest, chosen if possible from
among the teachers, shall be
appointed as assistant to the
students.
and the confreres given free
access to them.
Can. 1360.
136.1). Such confessors should be
Salesians.
Let there be an assistant priest,
chosen if possible from among the
professors.
Art. 312. Regarding the office of
spiritual director, which according to
our Constitutions ( art. 47, 48) is
reserved to the Rector of the house, the
prescsiptions of Canon 588 shall be
borne in mind, as also those of Canon
5.95 regarding the practices of piety.
The Rector shall hold a weekly
conference for the clerics, treating of
sasne religious subject, and he shall
also then explain the Constitutions, and
the principal Regulations that are of
more im portance to them.
He shall exhort them to carry out with
exactitude and decorum the sacred
ceremonies, Gregorian chant and
sacred music.
Art. 313. Besides the annual retreat
prescribed by the Constitutions, the
clerics shall spend five days in
spiritual retreat about the middle of
the scholastic year.
On feast days a second Mass s'.7all
be sung which will give the
opportunity to all to practice the
ceremonies and the chant. On
solemn feast days the
Let the prescriptions of Canon 588 on
the spiritual director be kept in mind; In
keeping with rulings of our own
Constitutions ( art. 47, 48) this office is
reserved to the Rector. The ruling of
Canon 595 on the practices of piety
should also be kept in mind.
The Rector shall hold a weekly
conference for the clerics and coadjutors
treating of some religious subject in
which he shall explain the Constitutions
and those parts of the Regulations which
are of particular concern for them.
He should exhort them to perform
with exactitude and decorum
whatever concerns the sacred
ceremonies, Gregorian chant and
sacred music.
Besides the retreat which is
prescribed by the Constitutions, the
confreres in formation shall make a
five day retreat towards the middle
of the scholastic year.
On feast days the Mass shall be
sung so that all will have ample
opportunity for practising
ceremonies and chant. On the more
solemn feasts the clerics
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clerics attired in cottas shall take
part in the sacred functions.
The feast of St. Thomas Aquinas
shall be celebrated with an
appropriate academy.
Art. 314. Let there be perfect common
life in the studentate
Can. 587, par. 2): therefore, among the
clerics, even those
from different Provinces, let there be
the greatest uniformity in personal
belongings, books for study and for
reference, purchases and expenses.
They shall not be entrusted with duties
that would exempt them from the
common life, such as: going out of the
house unaccompanied: the handling of
money etc. As regards money let art. 30
of the Constitutions be always borne
well in mind. Moreover, they shall not
keep cameras or similar things that are
not consistent with the common life.
Art. 317. The scholastic year,
including the examinations, shall
last at least nine months.
The studies are regulated by the
sacred canons and our
Constitutions. The syllabus is
arranged by the prefect general of
studies, and the text-books for
philosophy and theology are
chosen by the Rector Major.
The pupils shall accustom
themselves to the use of Latin in
the classes of philosophy and
dogmatic and moral theology.
Outside Italy the Italian language
shall continue to be taught to all in
the studentate
should assist at the ceremonies in
cotta.
The feast of St. Thomas Aquinas
and the Sovereign Pontiff should be
suitably solemnized each year.
The common life should be perfectly
practised in such houses. Although the
confreres being trained may come from
various Provinces, there should prevail
amongst them the greatest uniformity in
the matter of personal possessions,
study books, books of reference, the
things they acquire and their expenses.
They should not be given work that
would exempt them from the common
life, such as individual excursions from
the house, the handling of money etc.
On the question of money let art. 30 of
the Constitutions be kept in mind.
Moreover they should not possess
cameras, or any object not in conformity
with the common life.
The scholastic year, including the
examinations, shall last at least nine
months.
The studies are regulated by the
sacred canons and our
Constitutions, The syllabus is
arranged by the Consultor General
who is responsible for the training
of personnel; the text books for
philosophy and theology are chosen
by the Rector Major. In the lectures
on philosophy, dogmatic and moral
theology, the clerics should be
trained to the use of Latin. Outside
Italy, the Italian language shall
continue to be taught in
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of philosophy, as it was in the
novitiate, and there shall be
practical exercises in it in the
studentate of theology. In reading
Latin the Roman pronunciation
shall always and everywhere be
adopted.
Art. 318. The rules of Christian
politeness shall be taught to the
clerics. The Rector and the other
superiors shall inculcate, by work
and example alike, the observance
of the laws of hygiene, as well as
cleanliness of person and clothing,
dignity of comportment, courtesy
of manner, and a blend of
pleasantness in conversation with
religious modesty and decorum
(Canon 1369, par. 2).
Art. 319. Without in any way
contravening what is prescribed in art.
169 of the Constitutions, the clerics
may take part in occupations which
serve as a preparation for the sacred
ministry and the religious life. Such,
for example, are the duties connected
with the festive oratories, the teaching
of catechism in parish churches, and
the giving of religious instruction to the
domestic staff.
Art. 320, To keep alive the apostolic
spirit., which is the essence of the
priestly ministry, let the sodalities
customary in our houses be established
and fostered in the studentates. In them
the clerics will have the opportunity to
perfect themselves in the exercise of
charity
the studentate of philosophy and In
the novitiate, and practical exercises
in it shall be given in the studentate
of theology.
In reading Latin, the Roman
pronunciation shall always and
everywhere be adopted.
The rules of Christian politeness
shall be taught to the confr.res in
training. The Rector and other
superiors shall inculcate, by
word and example alike, the
observance of the laws of
hygiene, as well as cleanliness
of person and clothing, dignity of
comportment, courtesy of
manner, and the combination of
pleasantness in conversation
with religious modesty and
decorum can. 1369, par. 2).
With due regard to what is
prescribed in art. 169 of the
Constitutions, the confreres in
training may be occupied in those
things which serve as a preparation
for their future apostolate and
Salesian life.
To keep alive the spirit of apostolate, the
groups that are customary in our houses
should be established and maintained.
By means of them the confreres will
have greater opportunities for growing
in charity and for co-operating in the
moral and religious life of the house.
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by co-operating in the religious and
moral progress of the studentate; to
make a thorough study of the
various organizations of the lay
apostolate, especially those
intended for the young; and to
acquire proficiency in directing
them.
Art. 321. Every month the Rector
shall hold a meeting of the
superiors to discuss the conduct of
the clerics. The observations made
at this meeting shall, with due
prudence, be communicated to
those concerned.
At the end of every term the
Rector, after consulting the
other superiors, shall send to
the Provincials a written report en
the religious and scholastic
progress of each cleric and of the
state of his health.
Art. 323. The class of Salesian
pedagogy, commenced in the novitiate,
shall be continued in
the studentate of philosophy, and there
shall be a weekly lesson in didactics
related to the various subjects
especially catechism. There shall also
be the weekly recital and explanation
of some verses of the New Testament.
Regarding the subjects connected with
the study of philosophy, Provincials, in
agreement with the prefect general of
studies, shall fix the syllabus and time-
table in accordance with the demands
of the local education authorities, with
a view to preparing future teachers,
with -
Every month the Rector shall hold a
meeting of the superiors to discuss
the conduct of the confreres in
training. The observations made at
this meeting shall, with due
prudence, be communicated to those
concerned.
The Rector shall, at the end of each
term, and after an appropriate
scrutiny, send reports to the
Provincials on the health, scholastic
record and religious spirit of each of
the confreres.
The classes of Salesian pedagogy,
commenced in the novitiate, shall be
continued and each week there shall be
a lesson of practical pedagogy on the
subjects studied, especially catechism.
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out detriment, however, to the
requirements of ecclesiastical
training.
Art. 425. The clerics shall not leave
the studentate until they have
completed the philosophy course.
This holds good also for the
holiday period.
Art. 330 bis.
Art. 330 bis'
Art. 33.0 bis1
The clerics should not leave the
studentate until they have finished
their course in philosophy. The
same holds good for the holidays
which they shall spend in a place
suitable for the restoring of their
physical and spiritual energies and
that will allow therm opportunities
for subsidiary studies or the study of
foreign languages.
As far as possible let them have a period
of rest in the summertime in a well
adapted place, in as far as this is in any
way possible so that they may relax the
mind and body without losing anything
of their zeal for spiritual advancement.
Let there be time for private study, for
classes of a less taxing nature or for
experience in the apostolate.
The most important ecclesiastical
cultural centre in the society is that
erected by the Holy See in Rome,
namely, the Salesian Pontifical
Athenaeum with its faculties and
institutes. At the wish of the Holy See,
there is annexed to it the "Pon
tificium Institutum Altioris Lati
nitatis".
The principal scope of the P.A.S. is
to offer its pupils advanced training
in the sacred disciplines and confer
academic degrees proper to the
various forms of apostolate in our
society, and to the teaching of
philosophy and theology in our
studentates.
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Art. 33,0 bis'
Art. 33,0 bis5
Art. 330 bis6
Art. 330 bis7
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By bringing confreres together from
different countries it is desired that
their mutual understanding will
foster unity of spirit in the society,
whilst formation In the city of Rome
should help to sustain their devotion
to the Chair of Peter, a devotion
which is part of the patrimony left to
us by St. John Bosco.
The P.A.S. is governed by its own
statutes approved by the Holy See and is
ruled by the Rector Major who is
Chancellor and by the Rector
Ma•gnificus. The different religious
communities of professors and pupils
are organized under the jurisdiction of a
Provincial.
Each Provincial should send some
pupils to the P.A.S.
It is highly important that subjects
selected to be sent there, should be
most carefully chosen, regard being
had for the firmness of their
vocation, their balanced personality,
their good religious spirit and their
intellectual ability and aptitudes.
Confreres should continue to be sent
to other Roman Athenaea or other
pontifical universities as the needs
of the Provinces require, but only
for specialization not catered for by
the P.A.S., unless there exist grave
reasons to the contrary recognized
as such by the Rector Major.
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Art. 330 bis,
Art. 331. A period of training is
prescribed for coadjutors after their
first profession with the object of
completing their religious and technical
formation.
For coadjutors, who possess some
technical or agricultural skill, this
period will last three years: for the
others it will last two years.
'Art. 332. For the training of artisan
and agricultural coadj utors every
province should, if pcssible, have a
house modelled on the
"Regulations for the Houses", and
conforming, in particular, with art.
53 of the same.
Where this is not possible, the
Provincials of the same country or
even of neighbouring countries
shall, in common accord, organize
an interprovincial course of
training for artisan and agricultural
coadjutors in a suitable house,
chosen with the approval of the
Rector Major.
'the other coadjutors, after their
first profession, shall be sent for
two years to the houses of
formation in the province, or else to
some other house of regular
observance, where the
Since the Pontifical Athenaeum is at
the service of the whole society, all
the Provinces must furnish the
personnel to teach and govern there.
But It will be for the Consultor
General for formation to determine,
as occasion arises, and to decide in
each case.
For the coadjutors, following on their
first profession, there is prescribed a
period of training of variable length, but
as a rule not shorter than three years.
(Suppressed)
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Rector is in a position to carry out
in their regard what is prescribed in
articles 184 and 195 of the
Constitutions.
Art. 333. The syllabus and the
time-table of this finishing course
shall be the ones approved by the
prefect general of arts an.d trades,
and adapted to the scholastic and
technical requirement of the
various countries.
Regarding the religious, moral and
civic training of our young
coadjutors the rules in force in the
studentates for clerics shall be
followed, as far as they can be
adapted; and the same formative
means shall be adopted
(conferences,
observations,
sodalitiesi.
Art. 337. On him depends the
administration of property belonging to
the members or to the Province, with
the restriction laid down in art. 56 of
the Constitutions regarding buying and
selling.
Art. 341 bis.
The syllabus and time-table of the
training course should be that
approved by the Consultor General
for Formation, with these additions
demanded by the scholastic and
professional requirements of each
country. In the religious, moral and
social formation of our young
coadjutor confreres, care should be
taken to give them the spiritual,
theological and pedagogical training
which their special vocation and the
Salesian apostolate require.
On him depend the administration of the
property belonging to the members or to
the Province, with the restriction laid
down in art. 56 of the Constitutions with
reference to buying and selling. He
shall, therefore, from time to time, see
that he is informed of the economic and
financial administration In the Province.
The Provincial is the representative
of the Rector Major in the Iatter's
capacity as apostolic delegate to the
Daughters of Mary Help of
Christians in his Province. He
should therefore satisfy the
obligations that derive from the
same: every five years he should
carry out the canonical visitation:
when necessary he should provide
chaplains, retreat preachers,
ordinary
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Art. 346. When sending members
to houses for their three years
practical training and for their
finishing course, he shall choose
those houses where they can
receive the best attention and care.
Art. 35.1. He shall receive first of all
the manifestation of the Rector, and
then that of each of the confreres: let
him remind himself of the obligation of
secrecy in matters of a confidential
nature.
Art 3.55. In matters of greater
moment, let the Provincial always
consult the Provincial council. In
particular, the Provincial must have
the council's consent by vote for
admitting candidates to the
novitiate, to profession and to Holy
Orders. The same applies, when he
wishes to propose to the Superior
Chapter the opening of new houses,
the purchase or sale of land or
buildings, and also to authorize
special undertakings liable to add
to the financial burden of a house
in the Province.
and extraordinary confessors; in all
the above he should act in
conformity with the sacred canons
and the privileges of the Rector
Major. Ile must see that regular
chaplains are priests of mature and
balanced judgement in the direction
of souls. Moreover he should not
neglect to pay the sisters a fatherly
visit.
(Suppressed)
He should receive the manifestation of
the Rector and of each of the confreres.
He should remember the obligation of
secrecy in matters of confidential nature.
Its matters of greater moment, the
Provincial should always consult the
provincial council. In particular the
Provincial must have the
deliberative vote of the council for
admitting candidates to the
novitiate, to first profession and to
Holy Orders. The same applies,
whenever he wishes to propose to
the Superior Council the opening of
a new house, the acquisition or sale
of land or buildings, or for the
authorization of extraordinary
undertakings or the modification of
the scope of existing works.
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Art. 357. The Provincial shall
designate, preferably from among
the members of the council, the one
who is to take his place in the
government. of the Province during
his absence.
Art. 358. The provincial house
shall have a safe in a secure place,
where all money and articles of
value shall be kept, with the
exception of such cash as is
required for current expenses.
Arl•. 359. This safe shall have two
distinct keys, one of which shall be in
the custody of the Provincial, and the
other In that of the provincial
economer. Both shall shall be present
every time the safe is opened or closed,
and if one of the two is unable to be
present he shall not entrust the key to
the other but to a third person chosen,
preferably from among the Consultors,
to take his place, with the obligation of
returning the key to him as soon as
possible.
Art. 361 bis.
Art.. 362. The Provincial shall set
up under his own control the
provincial office for the
organization of the co-operators,
comprising a secretary and two
Consultors one of whom can
i Suppressed)
The provincial house shall have a
safe in a secure place where articles
of value and important documents
shall be kept.
Money not immediately required for the
needs of the Province should be
deposited in the bank and where
possible the account should be in the
name of the Province and both
Provincial and economer who may use
separate signatures.
The Provincial shall appoint certain
confreres who are qualified for the task,
to promote and organize the various
Salesian activities in the Province; these
confreres shall be known as provincial
delegates.
Suppressed
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attend to the printing and the other
to the propaganda); or at least he
shall appoint a confrere as
provincial organizer of the pious
union.
Art. 362 bis.
Art. 363. '1 he Provincial's house of
residence shall be designated by the
Rector Major, and it should as far
as possible, comprise every form of
Salesian activity.
Art. 367
Art. 368. Parishes cannot be
undertaken without the special
authorization of the Superior
Chapter. Moreover, they must
always be connected with some
form of Salesian activity.
Art. 369. The parish priest and his
assistants must be present at the
practices of piety, at meals and at all
the other activities of the common life,
except when it is quite impossible for
them to do so.
In all that relates to religious discipline,
the parish priest is entirely subject to
the Rector, who must also supervise the
exercise of his parochial duties.
As a necessary channel of
consultation in the various sectors of
activity in the province, he shall set
up a commission of experts
composed of confreres and even
professional lay-men; he shall make
use of their counsels for drawing up
plans or putting into execution the
more notable activities, ordinary and
extraordinary in the Province.
The house of residence of the
Provincial shall be assigned to him
by the Rector Major.
(becomes art. 368)
Parishes cannot be undertaken
without the special authorization of
the Superior Council. becomes art,
367).
When the parish is part of a Salesian
house, let the Rector see that the
obligations accepted by the
congregation from the Church are duly
fulfilled. He has the responsibility for
the religious life and observance of the
parish priest and of those attached to the
parish. He must, however, allow the
parish priest freedom to dispose of his
helpers for adequate pastoral activity in
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Art. 369 bis
Art. 369 ter
Art, 370. The Provincial or the
Rector shall, by preference,
officiate on the principle
solemnities.
Art. 370 bis
Art. 371. The sodalities recommended
by the local eccleslasticaI authorities
shall be encouraged, without neglecting
those mentioned in our
Constitutions(art. 9) or recommended
by our superiors.
Art. 372. Let the parish priest use the
greatest prudence in all circumstances,
in making visits and esrpecially in
interviewing women.
the parish, and in such a manner that
in the eyes of the faithful the parish
priest appears as the father of the
parochial corn-n unity.
Wherever the complex nature of the
activities of a Salesian house require
it, one may agree to the canonical
erection of a Salesian community
attached to the parish, with its own
Rector as parish priest.
Even those parishes which exist
apart should have space enough to
allow the customary range of
Salesian activities, especially among
the young, and the erection of a
regular Salesian house where, as a
rule, the Rector shall also be parish
priest.
(Suppressed)
The oratory is an integral part of the
parish and retains all its Salesian
characteristics.
Those associations recommended by the
local ecclesiastical authorities shall be
promoted as well as those recommended
by the Constitutions (art. 9) following in
this the recommendations of Superiors.
The parish priest and those who work in
the parish, should use the greatest
prudence in making visits and In their
dealings with women.
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Art. 373. Besides the chronicle and
the parish register, he shall draw up
and keep on view in the sacristy a
complete list of legacies and of the
obligations of the parish. He shall
have separate registers for the
different sources of income (stole
fees, legacies and alms), so as to be
able to show them, whenever
requested, to his ecclesiastical and
religious superiors.
Art. 374. When possible, let the
assistant priest or another priest
assume unpleasant duties.
Art. 375. Let all parochial income
be handed over to the Rector, with
the exceptions of what is decreed in
Canon 630, par. 3 and 4.
Art. 376. In his relations with the civil
authorities let the parish priest be
always polite and respectful; and in his
dealings with the people, let him keep
aloof from factions and local
contentions.
Art. 394. In regard to the theatre, the
Rector shall observe what is laid down
In part II, section III, chapter XIV of
the regulations for the houses.
Art. 403. The Rector shall take steps to
form, from among the boys and, above
all, from among the past-pupils, a staff
capable
Let the parish priest keep the
registers in order so as to be able to
show them on every request of his
ecclesiastical and religious
superiors.
Suppressed)
All parish income. with the
exception of what is decreed in
Canon 630 par. 3 and 4, should be
handed over to the competent
Salesian authority and used i n
accordance with the rulings of
Canon 1473 or in terms of the
convention with the Ordinary of the
diocese.
With the civil authorities the parish
priest should be polite and respectful; as
regards the people, he should keep aloof
from factions and politics.
In regard to the theatre, the Rector shall
observe what is laid down in the
"Regulations for the Houses" (art. 237 -
2461).
The Rector should take steps to train lay
helpers among the better formed of the
boys and those more adult. Such
collaboration
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of helping him in the work of the
oratory.
Art. 405. The teachers shall. when
discharging their duties, observe all
that is laid down in part II, section
III, chapter VI of the regulations
for the houses.
Art. 406, 407, 408, 409, 410,
411, 412, 413. 414, 415, 416.
Art. 406 bis
Art. 407 bis
Art. 408 bis
can be enhanced if they can be
enrolled among the Salesian
cooperators.
The catechists shall, when
discharging their duties, observe all
that is laid down in the regulations
for the houses (art. 304 - 2C9).
( All suppressed)
According to the clear and constant
concept of Don Bosco and of the
Sovereign Pontiffs, the pious union of
Salesian co-operators is the third
spiritual family of the Salesians, as a
modern third order in which the
members have a programme of
apostolate and exemplary Christian life.
From all the documents relative to the
pious union of Salesian co-operators, it
is clear that it has an eminently Catholic
role to play in the lay apostolate in the
direct service of the Church and under
the " . . . supreme spiritual direction of
the Salesians."
The regulations of the pious union
state that any Catholic may be
enrolled among the cooperators
provided he is 16 years of age, is a
good Christian and anxious to work
together with the church for the
salvation of souls, in the spirit of
Don Bosco.
The rules of enrolment, organization
and activities of the pious union are
contained in the regulations drawn
up by Don Bosco
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Art. 410 bis
Art. 411 bis
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and found in the manual for
directors, published with the
approval of the Rector Major. All
Salesians should be familiar with
them. Translations that have the
approval of the Rector Major should
be made of both the regulations and
the manual, into the various
languages.
The Rector Major is the superior of
the pious union and to him is
reserved the right to confer
canonical enrolment and the relative
diploma. He governs the pious
union through one of bile
Consultors of the Superior Council,
in accordance with the rules laid
down by the regulations of the pious
union and the manual of directors.
The Consultor set over the pious union
as director general, sees to the running
of the same through the central office.
The latter attends to enrolments, the
conferring of diplomas, organization
and various activities. Diplomas may,
with the agreement of the director
general, be conferred by provincial alces
in those Provinces outside Italy.
The pious union is entrusted to the
Provincial in the confines of his
Province. Let him see to its vitality and
growth, and specifically:
a) let him appoint a provincial delegate
and endow him with due prestige and
the means necessary to carry out his
duties in conformity with the rules laid
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Art. 413 bis
Art. 414 bis
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down in the manual for directors.
bi Let him send an annual report
to the director general, furnishing
details on the activities and growth
of the pious union in the Provinces,
c) Let him preside at the reunions
of local decurions and delegates,
and at the meetings of provincial
and regional consultors.
The local delegates are chosen
by the Provincial in agreement
with the Rectors of the houses,
and should be placed in a
position where they can
profitably attend to the centres
entrusted to them.
Provincials and Rectors should
make the pious union known to the
confreres from the earliest years of
their formation. By sending on the
"Salesian Bulletin" they should
likewise make it known to the
parents of our pupils to our past
pupils and to the friends of our work.
Let them urge the confreres to
encourage their families to enrol,
and friends who are leading good
lives and are inclined to apostolic
work.
The official organ of the pious
union is the "Salesian Bulletin"
which is sent out gratis to all
cooperators.
In the various countries and
languages in which it is published it
remains under the control of the
Superior Council.
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All Salesians are forbidden to
publish periodicals or reviews
having the same scope and character
as the "Salesian Bulletin". However,
circulars and periodical leaflets on
matters of local interest, may be
published with the consent of the
Provincial.