On the second day Fr. Giuseppe Casti presented the Salesian Movement: Laity in the mind and life of Don Bosco with focus on the ecclesial visibility of the Salesian presence as a movement, the culture of the Salesian family and aspects related to synodality.
Mr. Bryan Magro [World President of EXA-DB] presented a brief overview of the Salesian Past Pupils. He emphasised on the mission of Past Pupils, which include values such as life, freedom and truth. The identity of the Past Pupil is gratitude and love towards Don Bosco. Bryan also pointed out the seven strategic activities that will guide the Salesian Past Pupils: Journey together, Salesian family, Spirituality, Communication, Solidarity, Mission [Africa as one of the priority areas] and focus on young past pupils.
The delegates also had an opportunity to visit historic Salesian places around Colle Don Bosco such as birthplace of Don Bosco and his experience of family. Mr. Pierluigi Dovis then guided the delegates through his reflection The Laity in the Church and in Society which had some very powerful points for the delegates to reflect on. He emphasised the importance of respecting the role of the laity and not to see them as quasi-priests or substitute priests, but that they must be recognised for their role as lay people.
Fr. Joan Lluis Playa gave an input on Salesian Family and Youth Ministry. There is a challenge for greater collaboration between Salesian Family and Youth Ministry at various levels especially in the area of accompanying the young.
The course for the delegates continues until 20 April.
