1. Don Bosco Gospel Magic As a boy he was a brilliant acrobat

2. Don Bosco Gospel Magic He was strong and skilful and kept people cheerful in tough times

3. Don Bosco Gospel Magic Football and games were vital to Don Bosco’s style

4. Don Bosco Gospel Magic The football was a bit different but the chance to relax was just the same

5. Don Bosco Gospel Magic Don Bosco wanted young people to laugh and have fun

6. Don Bosco Gospel Magic Telling stories, juggling and weaving a magical atmosphere helped poor kids come to life.

7. Don Bosco Gospel Magic Being cheerful was a way to be holy for Don Bosco. He was optimistic about young people.

8. Don Bosco Gospel Magic Don Bosco built teams of adults and young people to make his system work

9. Don Bosco Gospel Magic Even in tough times Don Bosco made every day a party

10. Don Bosco Gospel Magic Don Bosco recognised the magic of God’s presence in each life

11. Don Bosco Gospel Magic The magic is the Gospel- the news: we are all God’s Sons and Daughters

12. Don Bosco Gospel Magic Don Bosco struggled and prayed and fought for young people’s rights as Sons and Daughters of God.

13. Don Bosco Gospel Magic Today Don Bosco offers you a Gospel of Friendship Fun and of Faith in your own goodness. Are you ready to make the magic work?

14. Don Bosco Gospel Magic R R espect because we are all God’s children U U nderstanding- because we are all different and imperfect A A ffection- Because we are all made to give and receive love H H umour- because we know God can change tragedy into new life The Recipe for Gospel Magic ( Ruah ( Ruah is the Hebrew word for God’s Spirit )

15. IRRORLLIFTSNHRIST M A G I C Because you are daughters and sons of God…..Don Bosco *