NOW IS THE ACCEPTABLE TIME VOCATIONS: FOOD FOR THOUGHT The experience and practice of Don Bosco The right moment

WHAT DON BOSCO ACHIEVED The students section at Valdocco, the Oratory. 1883: 2000 diocesan priests from Salesian centres. 1888: 6000 priests formed by Don Bosco himself.

A NEW APPROACH We focus on the young adult We recognize what this group needs: language, images. We are clear about the following: Vocation is an attraction; a call and a grace; a specific journey in faith; God’s plan for each; explicit work for consecrated and ‘service’ vocations; every community every member; the environment; accompaniment; community; certain experiences; invitation; spiritual direction

Community Setting Don Bosco: created a spiritually alive atmosphere attempted to purify motives along the way was animator and guide was convinced it was God’s work and Mary’s protection

The logic of ‘come and see’ We communicate our life experience as Salesians through: joy of brotherhood and family style hope, satisfaction, contentment the value of the Gospel counsels sharing our spirituality