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

2. 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.

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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