Hajja Salesjana

Education and evangelisation are the two pillars of the Salesian mission. What efforts is the Congregation making to evangelise the digital environment? The Salesian Congregation has created a movement of communicators who continuously follow digital evolution. We have activated an interdisciplinary reflection, making use of the experience of researchers from our universities. In addition, the communication sector - together with those of Youth Ministry, Formation, Mission and Economy - has developed a solid program of formation meetings and events to understand and manage this phenomenon in an intelligent and creative way. In this process, young people are always protagonists, through video productions, films, music, dance and every form of art. The Synod report states that it is important to create networks of influencers that include people of other religions, or even those who do not profess any faith, but who wish to collaborate on common causes to promote human dignity, justice and care for our Common Home. What do you think? The mission of the Church and the Congregation is evangelisation that starts from interculturality. It is advisable to maintain a lively conversation, respecting the different points of view. Working with people of other religions, or away from a religious approach, is very important to us. Together Photo by Glenn Carstens Peters - Unsplash.com we can make the leaven of life, of love, of the spirit of solidarity that is in every person grow. You don't win on your own. We are a great movement of people who act in different cultures and continents, at the service of young people, especially the poorest. Only in this way can we care for the Common Home and build peace. As a communicator, we are always educators of young people. You said that, if Don Bosco had been here today, he would have been a digital explorer and would have immediately dedicated himself to digital media to communicate and reach young people. What would he do? Don Bosco said that Salesians must "walk with the times", "love the things that young people love". This means being where the young people are, being by their side. Don Bosco was at the forefront, and I imagine he would like to be even today. He would not have an attitude of rejection towards digital matters, but one of listening to the demands, opportunities and dangers that arise in it. How to prepare Salesians for the digital future? Today we are immersed in the digital revolution and Artificial Intelligence. In a context of change, it is always important to start from our identity as Salesians consecrated to work with young people. The theme of General Chapter 29 is “Passionate about Jesus Christ, dedicated to young people. Living our Salesian Photo by Jason Goodman - Unsplash.com 14 Jannar-Marzu 2024 hajja