Salesians of Don Bosco

Saint John Bosco was born August 16, 1815 in Castelnuovo Don Bosco, Italy. When John was born Francis his father died only two years after, leaving Margaret to raise three boys by herself. She taught them that they each needed to carry his weight and help with the keep of their home and farm. Although no matter what struggles and hardships they went through Margaret always made time for the scriptures. However none of the boys felt as if it was of any importance besides John Bosco. The youngest

happy, comfortable and motivated. Going to a new place filled with older kids can be an intimidating experience. This is why the incoming pre-freshmen and freshmen have big sisters. The big sisters are there to lead their little sisters in the salesian faith, to help them with their transition into high school and to be a friend throughout their journey. Since this generation is all about technology and the next coolest gadget, the Academy of Our Lady has given the students an opportunity to

John Bosco came into this world on August 16, 1815 inside a cabin in Castelnuovo Don Bosco, Italy. At the age of two, his father passed away. This meant that their mother, Margaret Bosco, had to be a leader for John and his two brothers. Margaret, like most parents, taught them various valid life lessons. One of them included teaching them about the fear of the Lord.  Margaret was an extremely caring mother with lots of character. By her example, she showed her sons lessons in upright living. (New

Don Bosco gave him some tips to follow and he encouraged Dominic to be consistent in his pray, to always be cheerful and perform his ordinary duties extra ordinary well. His desire for sanctity urged him to practice bodily flagellation and other severe penance. Don Bosco youth to youth formation influenced Dominic in a remarkable way, thus, it fostered his leadership qualities. He also

INTRODUCTION One of the miseries brought by the modern civilization is the situation of the street children. In the old times, and still now in some areas, children worked with their parents and reamed a lot of things from them; later, children looked after aged parents, and therefore much value was put on children, and there was strong bond of affection between parents and child. However, now it has changed. Parents go to work, and children do not go to work with them. Children only cost much

VOCATION * Latin word “vocare” * To summon * To call someone over * About GOD calling a person to fulfil specific missions DISCERNING ONE’S CALLING * At certain times, many of us have a feeling of incompleteness and restlessness. Searching for meaning is a part of being human. It is a persistent longing that calls for some eventual resolution. * GOD in His goodness created everything out of love. God created us with the desire and capacity to receive Him. Our natural