Santiago, Chile – January 2025 - More than 70 educators and leaders of the Presences of the Salesians and the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians in Chile began a new course, the Diploma in Salesian Pedagogy on 5 January. This formation opportunity, the result of shared work between Salesian Youth Ministry (PJ) and the Institute of Youth Ministry (IPJ) at the Silva Henríquez Catholic University (UCSH), will be held at the Lo Cañas Spirituality Centre and will end on 17 January. The 2025 course brings together 30 students at level 100 (initial), 24 at level 200 (intermediate) and 22 at level 300 (advanced). Although each level has specific objectives, they all share the mission of strengthening Salesian identity in education. Through a global approach, participants have the opportunity to delve into Salesian history, pedagogy and spirituality, with particular attention to the Preventive System and its implications in the current educational context. The program places a particular emphasis on the historical-critical-spiritual method, which invites educators to reflect on the maturity of the Preventive System and its relationship with Salesian Youth Spirituality, understanding the importance of the Salesian educational ecosystem as a transformative space for children and young people. The event takes place in an environment inspired by the Oratory experience, allowing participants to meet Don Bosco and Mother Mazzarello in a lively and meaningful way. The dynamics of these intense days are based on reflection, collaborative learning and community experience, elements that strengthen the Salesian educational mission. The teaching group is made up of eminent academics and specialists in Salesianity such as Fr David Albornoz, Fr Erick Oñate, Sister Cecilia Poblete, Sister Karen Vivanco, Carolina Alfaro, Marcelo Palominos, Luis Alvarado and Freddy Araya.

SOURCE: Salesian Communication Chile