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Project of Apostolic Life [PAL] and the animating service

Project of Apostolic Life [PAL] and the animating service. Chapter III The Salesian Cooperator in communion and collaboration. Convention between the SDB and FMA (1986) has been abolished , starts an equal position in the animation relationship of the Association between the SDB and FMA.

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Project of Apostolic Life [PAL] and the animating service

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  1. Project of Apostolic Life [PAL] and the animating service

  2. Chapter III The Salesian Cooperator in communion and collaboration Convention between the SDB and FMA (1986) has been abolished , starts an equal positioninthe animation relationship of the Association between the SDB and FMA

  3. 1. «supporting giving growth» 2. Contributing to the formation of its members 3. Making it known and promoting its Project of Apostolic Life [PAL] SDB task charismatical FMA Statutes PAL S-17 Particular “stable and secure” bonds with the SDB Congregation and FMA Institute

  4. promotes fosters Statutes PAL S-29 Responsibility and initiatives on behalf of formation Sal. Coop. Delegates Qualified persons ASC Ability of Corresponsability Make involve

  5. Regulations PAL R-9 Particular links with the SDB Congregation and FMA Institute unity SDB + FMA Delegates Delegate, religious community - local and provincial, SDB + FMA Provincials in cooperation with Rectors and Superiors Sal. Cooperators mission comunion Are developed in an atmoshpere of mutual trust As confreres and co-sisters RELATIONSHIP ANIMATION

  6. Regulations PAL R-18 Local Centers and their coordination at the provincial level SDB Provincial §7. The Provincial is recognized as the one who represents the RM through the services of animation, charismatic guidance and promotion of the Salesian Family. Rector Major §8. The Rector Major, with the consent of the Superior General FMA, delegates the service of animation, guide and promotion of Centers... to the FMA Provincial of reference FMA Superior gen. FMA Prov. Rector Major Service of animation, charismatic guide & promotion.

  7. Regulations PVA R-18 Local Centers §10. When the Local Centers are erected as part of nearby SDB and FMA Institution, it is only right that relationship of understanding and cooperation be established – which are appropriate for those who recognise themselves as sharing the same mission and spirit... relationship of understanding and cooperation Respect the autonomy of each Center

  8. Regulations PVA R-22 service Delegates SDB & FMA §1. The SDB and FMA Provincials, through theirDelegates, animate the Centers set up as part of their Institutions or linked to their Provinces. animation

  9. Spiritual animators Responsible above all for salesian apostolic formation Regulations PVA R-22 service Delegates SDB & FMA §2. Each Local Council has its local Delegate. Each Provincial Council and World Council has its own Delegate. These are spiritual animators, responsible above all for Salesian apostolic formation. According to the norms of the current Regulations, they are members of their respective Councils by right.

  10. involvement Regulations PVA R-22 service Delegates SDB & FMA §3. Delegates at the local and provincial level are appointed by their respective Provincials, after, hearing the opinion of the members of the respective Council and beaing in mind as much as possible the needs of the Centers.

  11. Well prepared for the role Regulations PVA R-22 service Delegates SDB & FMA §4. If the local Center is not erected as part of an SDB or FMA Institution, the Provincial can appoint a suitableprepared Salesian Cooperator or another member of the Salesian Family

  12. of a wide reach Regulations PVA S-22 service Delegates SDB & FMA §5. A Delegate, where necessary or opportune, can be in charge of more than one Local Center.

  13. Stimulate cooperation with.. Regulations PVA R-23 service Specific tasks of Delegates §1. Stimulate Councils’ responsability and cooperation in expering organizational autonomy, in charismatical communion with the Society of St. Francis de Sales and the Institute of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians.

  14. Support Stimulate the capacity .. Regulations PVA R- 23 service Specific tasks of Delegates §2. They offer their service as spiritual, educational and pastoral guides in order to support a more effective apostolate on behalf of young people.

  15. Support Stimulate the capacity Help them take responsability Regulations PVA R- 23 service Specific tasks of Delegates §3. Provincial Delegates animate Local Delegates to help them take responsibility for their task of spiritual animation of spiritual animation of the Salesian Cooperators and co-responsibility in their Salesian apostolic formation.

  16. Sustain Stimulate the capacity for Help take responsibility Foster updating and formation for all Delegates Regulations PVA R-23 service Specific tasks of Delegate §4. Provincial Delegates in understanding with the regional and world delegate, foster updating and formation activities for all the Delegates of the Province; these will be open to all those responsible for the Association as well as activities on the Salesian Charismatic dimension with specific reference to their role of spiritual formation

  17. Statutes Regulaments Presence of the Delegate at all levels For what kind of lay? What kind of presence? Lay/Adult/Catholic faithful who are «in the strenght of the baptismal dignity co-responsible with the ordained ministers and religious, in the mission of the Church» At three levels:rapresentation/mediationanimation Salesian formation SDB/FMA: caring and animating presence for the sake of salesian apostolic formation.

  18. THE FIGURE OF THEDELEGATEOF THE SALESIAN COOPERATORS Leadership Manual – 1993 [re-edit, USA – 2004] II. 10A, 10B, 10C III. 18B

  19. The delegate is so: Spiritual animator Responsible especially of the salesian apostolic formation

  20. The Delegate should be: Formed for the required functions Faithfulto the Church Capable to nourish the spiritual and apostolic life of the Salesian Cooperators Wise councilor who knows to assist and supports the Cooperators Openfor a dialogue Convinced promotor of the lay apostolate

  21. What does the Delegate? • The Delegate is a spiritual animator according the • CIC 317 § 2 (Canon of Church Law) • Called to stimulate and animate the life and vitality of the Association of the Sal. Cooperators • Of the vocational growth of individuals and groups • Agent of growth, specially of the ASC leadership

  22. The Delegate is a Formator • Salesian and Apostle • “teacher and expert” of: • the spirit • prayer • apostolate • of the human, christian, ecclesial and salesian formation

  23. The Delegate is a FORMATOR His presence should guarantee the Salesianity (spirit, style, action) apostolic commitment of each Salesian Cooperator in the Association in formal moments in family – fraternal spirit

  24. The Delegate is part of the Council by right (PAL). Therefore: Has a duty to participate in the Council meetings without overshadowing the role of the Coordinators or the other Councilors (including also the role of Formation Councilor)

  25. Formation of the delegates • There is a need! The appointment letter is not enough! • Their formation should deepen among others: • The identity and the role of the Salesian Family • The identity, the mission and the duties of lay faithful • Let be formed also by the lay people!

  26. Autonomy in Communion • Elements of Autonomy: • Function of the Local and Provincial Council • Right role of the Local and Provincial Delegate • The role of the leaders (Coordinators, Administrators, Secretaries, Councilors …) • Formation of leaders (Leadership Manual, Rome 1993)

  27. Autonomy in Communion Elements of Union: Sense of belonging Communion and communication Economic solidarity

  28. Autonomy in Communion Elements of action: Association offers FORMATION Apostolate of the Association (Center, Province) Association within the local environment Association and the Local Church Association and the Salesian Family The path of the Association (past 1, 3, 6 years…)

  29. CONSTITUIONAL ELEMENTS OF SALESIAN SECULAR CHARACTER VOCATION COMMUNION MISSION

  30. INDISPENSABLE RELATIVE SUBSIDIARY ELEMENTS FORMATION AUTONOMY COMUNICATION

  31. ULTIMATE GOAL PATH TO HOLINESS

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