CAMPUS MINISTRY PROVINCE OF BANGALORE

Statistics: Bangalore Province Number of colleges Don Bosco B.Ed college, Yadgir – Karnataka - 2006 Don Bosco College Bathery – Kerala - 2005 Don Bosco College Mampetta – Kerala - 2013 Don Bosco Institutions Angadikkadavu – Kerala-2003 Don Bosco College Mannuthy – Kerala - 2004 Don Bosco College Kottiyam – 2015 Total strength::@ 2620 students.

Faith Formation Organize spiritual enrichment programs like monthly mass, confessions, annual retreat etc. Orientation programme for teachers on Salesian Spirituality Assembly and good morning talks on daily basis Spiritual enrichment programs in hostels. Display symbols of our faith like crucifix and religious pictures Furnish the library with religious books / periodicals

Cultural formation Awareness classes on social etiquette Exposure to good organizations and programs Training programs for faculty on being effective in a higher education scenario. Faculty Assessment in every semester Student development programme: soft skills, leadership, career guidance Exposure programmes for students to inculcate social responsibility – rural camps, visiting poor homes, and creating social consciousness through outreach programmes

Intellectual formation Well prepared and delivered classes Adequate library Frequent seminars, symposiums Research and documentation Appropriate academic assessments Competitions and fests

Group and Social formation Jesus Youth Groups Salesian is designated for coordinating and animating the groups and movements in the college Departmental association activities Batch-building exercises by class teachers – appreciating the students in the class on their birthdays

Vocational guidance Conduct orientation and induction programmes at the beginning of the course for the staff and the students. Speak about vocations during the monthly Eucharistic celebration Opportunities are given to adult candidates to share their personal vocation stories Identify and follow up potential candidates for priesthood and religious life Offer career guidance classes Conduct Entrepreneurship training programme for students

Vocational guidance Placement cell. A staff member is designated as career and placement officer. Conduct aptitude tests for students Introduce mentoring for all students with the help of mentoring manuals prepared by the province commission Organize finishing school program at the end of the year for the outgoing students

Preventive System The staff members are given orientation and guidance in implementing preventive system Salesian presence is insisted upon especially during intervals Staff members are involved in every activity planned and executed by the students Copy of Don Bosco’s life is given to all the staff members and the same is made available at the library for the students

Salesian system Personal follow up of students through mentoring by the teachers and Salesians. Screening of film on Don Bosco and other value based short films Importance is given to music and sports The church is at the centre. Available and open for anyone to pray. The Salesians are in cassock whenever they are in the presence of youth.

Bicentenary programs Solemn Inauguration and conclusion Quiz, essay on Don Bosco & Salesian Ministry Screening Film of Johny Bosco for neighboring college & school children Bicentenary Tournaments, Musical night Social Outreach : medical Camps, Food Distribution, etc. National Seminar on Tribal Youth & Education

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