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

2. 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

3. Salesian Documents General Guidelines of the Congregation
Constitutions and Regulations (especially articles 20 and 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

4. 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
DBHEI MEET- 23 to 25 October – New Delhi

5. 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

6. 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

7. DBHEI MEET- 23 to 25 October – New Delhi
Background
Common Programme 4 ( )
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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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

21. 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

22. 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

23. 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

24. 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

25. 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

26. 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

27. 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

28. 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

29. 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

30. 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

31. 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

32. 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

33. 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

34. 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

35. 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

36. 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

37. 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

38. 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

39. 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

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

41. 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