1. Salesian Family Animation in the Eastern US and Canada

2. I. Report on study and implementation of the Rector Major’s Strenna 2017
We Are Family: Every Home a School of Life and Love based on Amoris Laetitia

3. WATERSHED MOMENT
turning point in the life of the Church and the Salesians of Don Bosco (and the Salesian Family)
Similar to the turning-point-effect that General Chapter 23 had in 1990
Crucial for our times
This is in our Salesian DNA!

4. PREPARATION PERIOD: JANUARY 1 - JUNE 30, 2017
3 Councils Jan. 7
Leadership Meeting March 24
Provincial Councils meeting (SDB, FMA, SSCC) on January 7, 2017
Salesian Family Spirituality Days (SFSD) in Rome (Jan , 2017)
Sharing insights gained from the SFSD in E-Service (ongoing)
Salesian Leadership Meeting on March 24, 2017
Time frame for implementation: July 1, June 30, 2018

5. II. “They have no wine.” “What is this to you and to Me?”
Strenna 2017 calls us to engage in Family Ministry with Don Bosco’s and Mary’s spirit.

6. CALL TO FAMILY MINISTRY
Don Viganò 1994
Don Chavez 2006
Benedict XVI – GC 26
Francis 2016
Don Angel & Sr. Yvonne 2017
CALL TO FAMILY MINISTRY

7. Family Ministry in the Magisterium of the Church and the Salesian Family

8. LIVING THE STRENNA: NEW IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY
not according to the prevailing model
lay groups in the Salesian Family
collaboration

9. FULL IMPLEMENTATION OF THE RECTOR MAJOR’S STRENNA 2017
the leadership role of lay members in the Salesian Family
animation, formation, and accompaniment by the consecrated Religious

10. Academic Background…
Scripture: “Jesus of Nazareth’s Family Experience” by Don Bartolomé, SDB
Salesian Magisterium: “The Family and the Salesian Youth Pastoral: Heritage and Future” by Don Attard, SDB
The Strenna itself: “We Are Family” by Don Angel, SDB
“Salesian Reading of Amoris Laetitia” by Don Andrea Bozzolo, SDB
“Accompanying Families: Keys to Listening and Discernment” by Sra. Cagigal
Ministerial Experiences in act…
“Cerchi d'Onda” (Ripples) by Don Mario O. Llanos and Lay Team
“Family Homes: MetaCometa Association” by Salvo and Linda of Catania
“ADMA Families” by Tullio Lucca and Team
"Don Bosco Homes" – by the Cooperators of Spain
“Family Accompaniment: Kremienok and Family Garden Counseling Center” by Kamil and Katarina Bagin

11. III. What Strenna 2017 Offers
A Clear Path…

12. TO ITS IMPLEMENTATION
understanding of and methodology for implementing the call to family ministry
systematic and organic way in the spirit of Amoris Laetitia

13. IV. The Heart of the Matter
Implementing the Rector Major’s Strenna 2017

14. IN 3 PHASES Local Level: Sessions on Amoris Laetitia
Area/Regional Salesian Family Spirituality Days
Planning & Coordinating Group to create a Family Pastoral (network)

15. OF VITAL IMPORTANCE
identify people who want to be involved & who want to work
form a core local/area planning team of Salesian Family Members
network with other agencies, professionals, parents, friends of Don Bosco and ecclesial groups

16. V. Necessary Prerequisites to Live Our Mission as Family
Our Mission with the Laity is not optional but is in our charism
make and implement bold, concrete decisions
take greater care of the Salesian Family
develop the Salesian Family Groups, especially the Salesian Cooperators, ADMA, our Past Pupils, and the DBV

18. A FINAL THOUGHT…
The development of the Salesian Family in our Provinces through the implementation of Strenna 2017 will be a most effective way to prepare for the Rector Major’s visit in September 2018

19. Thank you!
Fr. Tom and Sr. Denise are available as human resources for Formation both for the Lay Members and for their Delegates/Assistants