Provincial Coordinator BRENDA C. RAMIREZ SDB Provincial Delegate FR. JOSE REINOSO, SDB FMA Provincial Delegate SR. NORA HERNANDEZ, FMA Provincial Coordinator BRENDA C. RAMIREZ SDB Provincial Delegate FR. JOSE REINOSO, SDB FMA Provincial Delegate SR. NORA HERNANDEZ, FMA

Administrator/Finance Rosanna Ballesteros Formation Malou Galza Young Cooperators/Apostolate Imelda Benitez Vocation Promotion Rosenni Barzo Social Communications Patricia Alivia Mission Asuncion Rosales Family Isabelita Coloma Administrator/Finance Rosanna Ballesteros Formation Malou Galza Young Cooperators/Apostolate Imelda Benitez Vocation Promotion Rosenni Barzo Social Communications Patricia Alivia Mission Asuncion Rosales Family Isabelita Coloma

CENTERS CONFIRMED MEMBERS ASPIRANTS Established * To be formed TOTAL * Including PNG

First Salesian Cooperators of PNG on their induction 17th February 2002 at St. Paul’s Chapel Murray Barracks, PNG with Fr. Alfred Maravilla and Fr. Albert Lennon. The second batch of Salesian Cooperators is in the process of being formed

Erection of Sta. Cruz Center March 17, 2002

DISCERNMENT PROGRAM FOR THE CENTER The Discernment Program helps all members, both old and new, to monitor their own formation

The ongoing formation is given by the local delegate and the Formation Councilor and in some ways by the Coordinating Secretary during the regular monthly Meeting which is usually held every 3 rd Sunday of the month. Besides taking up the RAL, relevant or current issues are discussed taking reference from the local Church documents, Cooperatores, Salesian Bulletin or other publications. The formative programs carried out during the annual convention and Encounters include topics and issues relevant to Family, Youth, Protection of human life, Human Rights, Social Justice, Solidarity and Peace.

Joy in the call to holiness as the high standard of ordinary Christian living STRENNA: a valued tradition is transmitted to the Association which is eagerly awaited by the members as a formative incentive for the whole year

Salesian Family Encounter Recollection Holy Week Retreat

The style of animation is collegial, stimulating co- responsibility and encouraging and deciding what can be done by the local centers along everyone’s resources.

GENERAL COUNCILORS’ ASSEMBLY Preparation of the Provincial Plan ( ) Formulation of each council’s objectives an action plan Work together towards a common direction for its implementation

ANIMATION BY THE COUNCIL OF FORMATION IS ADDRESSED TO THREE AGE GROUPS: - Young (aged 18 –37) - Young-Adult (aged 38-59) - Adult (aged 60 and above)

All provincial and local councilors met once a month For five months to report on the reflections of their center on the initial revision to the regulations of apostolic life. There was a meaningful discussion and an atmosphere of openness to all the inputs from the 10 centers

The following criteria became the basis for evaluating the proposed revision of the RAL:

GROW: to know an grow better with the SF and others SYNERGY: to put things together towards wholeness (communion) CHRIST-CENTERED: growth to communion an collaboration towards holiness based on Gospel and Christian values Directions for Formation given by FR. PASCUAL CHAVEZ VILLANUEVA

Meeting/Planning of the Members for the Salesian Family Commission Vision-Mission and Goals for

Salesian Family Encounter on the Common Mission Statement of the Salesian Family It called on each member for the commitment that is characterized a Salesian for the choice of those to whom the mission is directed: Advancement/Evangelization/Preventive System/ Laity/Culture/Salesian Charism

Salesian Family Jubilee Celebration Presentation of the Profile of the ASC IDENTITY

THE 1 ST NATIONAL COLLOQUIUM OF THE SALESIAN FAMILY Servant-Leaders Today, Crafting the Salesian Family Political Agenda initiated by the Don Bosco Alumni This is a commitment of the Salesian Family members to Advocacy and active participation in the political processes where the strong element of young people are involved today. It is also consciousness-raising and meeting the challenges of social,cultural and political situation in the Philippines

Other tools being used for immediate and effective communication are as follows: Other tools being used for immediate and effective communication are as follows:  ASC Monthly Circulars through print and internet  TEXT BRIGADES on Advocacy against Anti-Family Bills  Flyers, Updates on national issues on Family  School participation of exhibits, community awareness  Fellowship  Circulation of Salesian Bulletin, FMA LIFELINE

Quarterly Assembly of Local Councillors Annual Salesian Cooperators’ ay ASC Foundation Day (9 th of May) Provincial Council Visits to Local Centers Joint Recollection by some Centers Quarterly Assembly of Local Councillors Annual Salesian Cooperators’ ay ASC Foundation Day (9 th of May) Provincial Council Visits to Local Centers Joint Recollection by some Centers

Assembly with the Salesian Family Groups Salesian Family Day, Recollection and Formation Encounter Propagation of Awareness of the Association’s existence Vocation Symposium/Encounter with the Salesian religious aspirants

APOSTOLIC PROJECTS AT THE PROVINCIAL LEVEL

Educational assistance to a number of students

Family Advocacy with the Episcopal Commission on Family Life

CATHOLIC BISHOPS’ CONFERENCE OF THE PHILIPPINES (CBCP)

Media Advocacy/Film Review and Public Advisory

Voters’ Education

Formation of Youth Volunteers

APOSTOLIC PROJECTS AT THE LOCAL CENTER LEVEL

EDUCATIVE CATECHISM PAROCHIAL

HOME STUDY PROGRAM FOR OUT-OF-SCHOOL YOUTH

HOME MOTHERS’ CLASS FORMATION OF MARRIED COUPLES ON MARRIAGE (Courtship, Pre-Cana, Post-Cana)

First Communion Preparation for Streetchilren

CATECHISM

BAPTISMAL PREPARATION

GUIDANCE AND ACCOMPANIMENT

SPIRITUAL-PARENTAL COUNSELLING GUIDANCE TO SCHOLARS OF MANPOWER TRAINING CENTER GIVING ASSISTANCE (i.e. Personality Development) to abused women MOTHERS’ CLASS-FORMATION OF MARRIED COUPLES ON MARRIAGE (Courtship, Pre-cana, Post-Cana)

YOUTH PASTORAL

MEDICAL-DENTAL MISSIONS

APOSTOLATE OF COOPERATORS IN THE CHURCH

Parish and Archdiocese Level Membership and active involvement in various organizations such as:  YOUTH MINISTRY  APOSTLESHIP OF PRAYER  LECTORS AND COMMENTATORS  SPECIAL MINISTER OF HOLY COMMUNION  LEGION OF MARY  CATECHISTS  MOTHER BUTLER  CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE  KNIGHTS OF THE ALTAR  BIBLICAL APOSTOLATE

 Vocation Symposium  Involvement as Resource Speakers in the Life’s Direction Seminar  Assistance in financial needs for Projects at the SDB Mary Help of Christians Spirituality Center  Assistance in fund raising for the construction of the FMA Mornese Center of Spirituality

1.Close and constant collaboration among Salesian Cooperators and within the Salesian settings 2.Fidelity of members of the Association 3.More matured and committed members 4.Strong synergy with the others members of the Salesian Family 5.Supportive SDB Provincial Superior, Rev. Fr. Francis Gustilo 6.Monthly provincial circular 7.Communication exhanges through print, internet and texting.

To have a mandatory study of the WCB Formation Guidelines even for observers and aspirants in order to have a deeper sense of responsibility for self-formation as they enter the Association

To hold annual meeting of all local delegates and councillors to continuously update training skills of leaders

To have a Tri-Level Formators’ Training geared at enhancing the knowledge, awareness, and orientation of the Clergy (SDB), The Religious (FMA) and Lay Cooperators based on the WCB Guidelines for Formation and Leadership Manual

To include in our formation the Lectio Divina as a “way of praying” the Word of God

To have formation on Gender Sensitivity (Dignity of Man and Woman) in accordance with “Mulieris Dignitatem” and women issues (solid human,cultural and socio-political formation)

To create a Basic Course on Youth Ministry To create a Basic Course on Youth Ministry

To link local centers through Regular Quarterly Newsletter not only through print but also via internet To link local centers through Regular Quarterly Newsletter not only through print but also via internet

To intensify fund raising and timely payment of dues by members To intensify fund raising and timely payment of dues by members