CAMPUS MINISTRY in Don Bosco Higher Education Institutions A BASIC FRAME OF REFERENCE from Salesian Documents DBHEI MEET- 23 to 25 October – New Delhi

DBHEI MEET- 23 to 25 October – New Delhi Agenda Develop a model for Campus Ministry in DBHEIs through a continuous reflective process with SYM as the frame of reference Basis: Salesian Documents Background Identity, Strength & Impact (Policies) Salesian Youth Ministry Salesian Educative Pastoral Project Campus Ministry & SEPP(Plan) DBHEI MEET- 23 to 25 October – New Delhi

Salesian Documents General Guidelines of the Congregation Constitutions and Regulations (especially articles 20 and 26-43 of the Constitutions) Chapter documents : Educating Youth in the Faith (CG23, 1990), Salesians and the Laity: Sharing the Spirit and Mission of Don Bosco (CG24, 1996) Salesian Community Today (CG25, 2002); Salesian Youth Ministry: Frame of Reference (3rd Edition) DBHEI MEET- 23 to 25 October – New Delhi

Salesian Documents Specific Guidelines of the Congregation Circular letter of the Rector Major Fr. Juan E. Vecchi, For You I Study IUS 2001 Diagnosis Report Identity of Salesian Institutions for Higher Education (2003) Policies for the Salesian Presence in Higher Education 2003-2008 2012-2016 DBHEI MEET- 23 to 25 October – New Delhi

DBHEI MEET- 23 to 25 October – New Delhi Background Journey of the Salesian Congregation in the field of Higher Education since 1934 Recognition as part of the Salesian Mission (1997) – 40 Institutions across the world Application of a process to define its identity, strengthen the institutes in order to make impact in the society and Church with the gift of Salesian Charism DBHEI MEET- 23 to 25 October – New Delhi

DBHEI MEET- 23 to 25 October – New Delhi Background Common Programmes of Action Diagnosis Report 2001 Continental Meeting (Hyderabad, 2002) Institutional Coordination (Rome, 2002) Faculty Development (Virtual Course) General Assemblies (Six Times) The Network – Thematic & General DBHEI MEET- 23 to 25 October – New Delhi

DBHEI MEET- 23 to 25 October – New Delhi Background Common Programme 4 (2012-2016) The IUS Network Developing  a  system  of  communication  of  the  IUS Creation  of  the  IUS  data  base Promotion  of  thematic  networks   Identity and Mission Process  of  reflection  on  the  Salesian  university  ministry   Developing   seminars   at   the   continental   level   (America,   Europe,   Africa   and   Asia) DBHEI MEET- 23 to 25 October – New Delhi

DBHEI MEET- 23 to 25 October – New Delhi Identity of DBHEI Institutions for higher education with a Christian inspiration a Catholic character a Salesian nature scientific and academic factors. Varied types in terms of their relationship with the Church and to the Salesian Congregation in terms of the academic degrees offered the local situations in which they are located Universities, Colleges, University Residences DBHEI MEET- 23 to 25 October – New Delhi

DBHEI MEET- 23 to 25 October – New Delhi Identity of DBHEI Christian - An academic community that shares and promotes a vision of the world and human beings which is rooted and in harmony with the Gospel of Christ Catholic – Positive and faithful link with the Catholic Church with the commitment to serve society and the Church DBHEI MEET- 23 to 25 October – New Delhi

DBHEI MEET- 23 to 25 October – New Delhi Identity of DBHEI The values of the Salesian spirit and pedagogy, resulting from the Preventive System lived by Don Bosco in the Oratory of Valdocco (Constitutions, no. 40), enrich the nature, activity, and style of being a DBHEI DBHEI MEET- 23 to 25 October – New Delhi

DBHEI MEET- 23 to 25 October – New Delhi DBHEI Unique Elements Preferential option for young people from the lower social classes (the beneficiaries) Academic community committed to the institutional project (the subject) Institutional project with a Christian and Salesian-orientation (content, values) Educative-pastoral aim (the goal) DBHEI MEET- 23 to 25 October – New Delhi

DBHEI MEET- 23 to 25 October – New Delhi Triple Challenge To ensure the quality of the educative and cultural proposal To guarantee the fulfilment of pastoral educational purpose, a/c to the charismatic Salesian identity To achieve an economic and financial sustainability to ensure its continuity in time DBHEI MEET- 23 to 25 October – New Delhi

Policies 2012-2016 Identity and Mission Ensure an on-going and deep reflection on the identity and mission of the Salesian presence in higher education. Ensure in each institution an on-going process of reflection and evaluation of the criteria, mechanisms of management of academic structures to be innovative and consistent with the educational and pastoral purpose that characterizes the identity and mission of DBHEI. DBHEI MEET- 23 to 25 October – New Delhi

Policies 2012-2016 Identity and Mission (Cont..) Guarantee in each institution an active Salesian presence, both quantitative and qualitative, made up of religious and collaborators, capable of directing and animating a project at cultural, scientific, academic and pastoral level. DBHEI MEET- 23 to 25 October – New Delhi

Policies 2012-2016 The Institutional Strength Ensure the institutional strength of the IUS and the quality of its educational programmes so that it stays relevant to the integral formation of the young and to the ever changing needs of society. Ensure an efficient economical and financial management of the DBHEI institution to promote sustainable self-reliance while at the same time paying special attention to underprivileged youth. DBHEI MEET- 23 to 25 October – New Delhi

Policies 2012-2016 THE EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL IMPACT Guarantee the quality formation of its students within a university model inspired by the principles of the preventive system of Don Bosco ensuring their personal and professional growth, and their formation to be committed and productive citizens of the country. Promote a social and cultural impact through academic activity in every DBHEI. It shall strive to contribute to better understanding of the social situation and its transformation through study and research. In this endeavour, it shall concentrate especially on those aspects that concern the living conditions of the young and care for the marginalised. DBHEI MEET- 23 to 25 October – New Delhi

Policies 2012-2016 THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN VARIOUS INSTITUTIONS 8. Continue to work on strengthening the DBHEI network and the development of synergy between the DBHEI institutions and other such institutions within the larger society through active involvement and participation. 9. Continue to work consistently on strengthening the IUS network through the structures of government of the Provinces. DBHEI MEET- 23 to 25 October – New Delhi

DBHEI MEET- 23 to 25 October – New Delhi Academic Community The academic community needs Identification with the charism and the Salesian educational method, focus on the circumstances of young people and an ability to relate to young university students identification with and commitment to the Institutional Project compliance with the respective functions and roles assigned to each member of the community Care for and promotion of an environment and cooperation in which the human individual is central, and in which dialogue are the basis of the educational method. DBHEI MEET- 23 to 25 October – New Delhi

The Institutional Project A true constitutional charter that guides the life of the whole institute Defines strategic objectives, goals, action plans and identified resources; institutional evaluation and accreditation Planning is an attitude of mind and heart before being something we do concretely. DBHEI MEET- 23 to 25 October – New Delhi

SALESIAN YOUTH MINISTRY Is a participation in the ministry of the Church Through the gift of the Salesian charism it enriches and brings this action to the world of young people. It is the way of living out the Salesian mission with Don Bosco’s spirituality and Preventive System Serves the Church’s mission of evangelisation DBHEI MEET- 23 to 25 October – New Delhi

SALESIAN YOUTH MINISTRY Key Characteristics A Decisive Choice: The Young, Especially the Poorest The Task: To Educate by Evangelising and to Evangelise by Educating A Community Experience DBHEI MEET- 23 to 25 October – New Delhi

SALESIAN YOUTH MINISTRY Key Characteristics A Specific Style: Animation Holistic Pastoral Work: Unity in Diversity A Significant Presence in the Church and in the World DBHEI MEET- 23 to 25 October – New Delhi

A DECISIVE CHOICE THE YOUNG, ESPECIALLY THE POOQREST Don Bosco consciously chose the poorest, those at risk, those who live on the margins of society and of the Church. He sought them in the places where they were to be encountered, proclaimed the Good News to them, accepted them, recognised and respected what they had within, journeyed with them and adapted his pace to theirs. DBHEI MEET- 23 to 25 October – New Delhi

Practical Implications Aware of different situations of poverty and social exclusion Understand educational institutions Aware of other factors influencing the young Aware of young people’s attitudes towards religion and the Church Understand local culture Familiar with the youth condition DBHEI MEET- 23 to 25 October – New Delhi

The Task: To Educate by Evangelising and to Evangelise by Educating Salesian Youth Ministry emphasises the profound relationship between educative activity and evangelising action. The entire educative process is directed towards openness to God and conformity to Christ. The process contributes to each young person’s growth in freedom and responsibility with Gospel values and Christian inspiration. DBHEI MEET- 23 to 25 October – New Delhi

DBHEI MEET- 23 to 25 October – New Delhi COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE Community experience is a characteristic of the apostolic work and educative style of the Salesians. Community is subject and agent of pastoral mission Salesians lead young people to an experience of the Church by having them share in the life of a community Family spirit, personal relationships, mutual trust between educators and young people, fostering youth groups and youth leadership – these elements are characteristic of the Salesian style of education and evangelisation DBHEI MEET- 23 to 25 October – New Delhi

A SPECIFIC STYLE: ANIMATION Animation “means giving life to a work which raises questions, gives motives for hope, brings people together, prompts collaboration, and gives rise to an ever more fruitful communion for the realisation together of a plan of life and action in line with the Gospel.” (Juan Vecchi) DBHEI MEET- 23 to 25 October – New Delhi

HOLISTIC PASTORAL WORK: UNITY IN DIVERSITY A holistic and unified approach to Salesian Youth Ministry has a single goal: “the all-round welfare of young people and the world in which they live” and which is a significant presence in the Church and in the world. DBHEI MEET- 23 to 25 October – New Delhi

A Significant Presence in the Church and in the World The community lives and acts as a meaningful presence in the Church and in the world As part of the Church community As a significant presence of the saving action of God in the social and political community As a presence of the Church in a pluri-religious and pluri-cultural context DBHEI MEET- 23 to 25 October – New Delhi

Educative and Pastoral Proposal Elements Orientation and accompaniment of the individual, integrating human, Christian, professional and social development dimensions; Explicitly proclaim Jesus Christ and his Gospel through programmes of education in faith, liturgical and sacramental celebrations and community experience of faith Create the possibilities for dialogue and spiritual direction DBHEI MEET- 23 to 25 October – New Delhi

Educative and Pastoral Proposal Elements Propose opportunities for reflection on the circumstances of youth today; Offer formation proposals, services and tools which focus on young people in response to the situations and challenges posed by their status as students; Encourage experiences of Christian commitment and solidarity through community or volunteer services for the poor and needy; Make places and structures available for coming together and growing as Christians DBHEI MEET- 23 to 25 October – New Delhi

Campus Ministry Dimensions a life-inspiring environment in an atmosphere of acceptance and family spirit that encourages serious commitment to study from the perspective of an all-rounded individual formation. Times and places for communal sharing, in which they learn to live together and share an experience of community; Personal accompaniment and guidance that helps young students to live and integrate their different learning experiences; DBHEI MEET- 23 to 25 October – New Delhi

Campus Ministry Dimensions Shared formation programme which encourages personal, social and cultural development. Faith formation programme based on the values of Salesian Youth Spirituality, through spiritual direction and prayer occasions DBHEI MEET- 23 to 25 October – New Delhi

Salesian Educative and Pastoral Plan SEPP is the tool to offer a formation programme that allows the students to grow as individuals, professionals and citizens. Objectives, reference personnel, contents, method and timing are defined in SEPP. DBHEI MEET- 23 to 25 October – New Delhi

Salesian Educative and Pastoral Plan Drawing up a SEPP requires deep knowledge of the circumstances of young people and the peculiar dynamics that characterise university studies and subsequent employment. Special attention to be given to : the transition from family life to the university environment and the need to develop new relationships and learn to live with other people. Adapting to the needs and the methods of university study Ability to integrate scientific and professional training with one’s life and faith beliefs. DBHEI MEET- 23 to 25 October – New Delhi

Educative & Pastoral Proposal in SEPP human growth oriented towards full maturity, involving the ability to handle life in an autonomous and responsible way; the value of interpersonal relationships, living together and of service to others; growth in personal responsibility for study and formation; growing ability to reflect, discuss and be committed to the pursuit of truth; DBHEI MEET- 23 to 25 October – New Delhi

Educative & Pastoral Proposal in SEPP Development of a notion of professionalism open to solidarity in the service of the most needy; Spiritual growth through gradual awareness and experience of a personally and communally lived faith; Discovering one’s vocation and drawing up a project of life at the service of God in the Church and in society according to Gospel values.  DBHEI MEET- 23 to 25 October – New Delhi

Provincial/Community Animation Plan SEPP General objective for the year Specific targets Processes and interventions – evaluation procedures General organisational chart Calendar a/c to the Provincial Council animation plan to be given special attention during the year Detailing personnel, specific tasks and times Graphic representation of general organizational structure All Events throughout the year

Analysis of the situation Careful observation and awareness of context/young people living there Educative and pastoral interpretation Deciding on preferred options Practical planning General objectives bearing in mind personnel in the EPC and the four dimensions and pastoral animation settings Process and interventions indicating recipients, responsibilities, tasks, actual resources and proposed schedules Evaluation of the project and renewed planning DBHEI MEET- 23 to 25 October – New Delhi

DBHEI MEET- 23 to 25 October – New Delhi Thank You DBHEI MEET- 23 to 25 October – New Delhi

DBHEI MEET- 23 to 25 October – New Delhi Group Work Considering SEPP as a basic frame of reference, propose specific objectives and practices for Campus Ministry that enables the total development of the students in the pluralistic context of India. Local, provincial and national level. DBHEI MEET- 23 to 25 October – New Delhi