São Paulo, Brazil - September 2022 - National Councilors for Youth Ministry and the Salesian Youth Movement (SYM) met Sept. 16-18 for a formation meeting and to discuss upcoming projects for Salesian Youth, both of the Congregation of Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) and the Institute of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians (FMA). The meeting was held in the FMA headquarters of the Province of "Our Lady of Aparecida" in São Paulo. During the days of the meeting, counselors and reference persons received formation on biblical themes and reflections on mission and presence among young people, based on the Final Document of the Synod of Bishops, published in 2018, "Youth, Faith, and Vocational Discernment." The meetings focused on the next steps for youth ministry and SYM with the planning of meetings and activities for the 2023 calendar and addressing the importance of structuring regional and local councils in the Provinces of Brazil. In this sense, the action plans of the SYM were also discussed in light of the Three-Year Plan for Youth Ministry in Brazil (2022-2025), prepared by the Brazilian Bishops' Conference, the Guiding Principles of Salesian Youth, and the documents of the last SDB and FMA General Chapters. Projects to be implemented also included preparation for the celebration of the 25th anniversary of the SYM in Brazil.