Colombia - Spiritual Retreats and Pastoral Programming of SYM 2024

13 February 2024

Medellín, Colombia – February 2024 - A Spiritual Retreat and pastoral planning by the Animation Team and the SYM-COM Provincial Council took place in Villa de Salesith the aim of strengthening youth leadership in human and spiritual growth, to support the commitment and social projection of young leaders in the Salesian Youth Movement (SYM) starting from the importance of John Bosco's Dream at 9 years of age. The event involved 20 leaders who developed a formation course based on the recognition of the importance of Don Bosco's Dream and the life projects of each of the young participants. On the second day, Dr. Carolina García, a psychologist, conducted reflective workshops that aimed to strengthen self and experience inner healing. In the afternoon, the specialists in youth leadership projection, Diego Giraldo and Johana Villada, developed a workshop on the importance of citizen participation and on the way in which Salesian youth spirituality should be projected in different contexts that can have social impact in the territory. On the last day, the pastoral programming of the animation team and the Provincial Council was developed, focusing on preparation for Campo Bosco 2024.

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