Provincial Coordinator BRENDA C. RAMIREZSDB Provincial Delegate FR. JOSE REINOSO, SDBFMA Provincial Delegate SR. NORA HERNANDEZ, FMA

Provincial Coordinator BRENDA C. RAMIREZSDB Provincial Delegate FR. JOSE REINOSO, SDBFMA Provincial Delegate SR. NORA HERNANDEZ, FMA

Administrator/Finance Rosanna BallesterosFormation Malou GalzaYoung Cooperators/Apostolate Imelda BenitezVocation Promotion Rosenni BarzoSocial Communications Patricia AliviaMission Asuncion RosalesFamily Isabelita Coloma

Administrator/Finance Rosanna BallesterosFormation Malou GalzaYoung Cooperators/Apostolate Imelda BenitezVocation Promotion Rosenni BarzoSocial Communications Patricia AliviaMission Asuncion RosalesFamily Isabelita Coloma

CENTERS CONFIRMED MEMBERS ASPIRANTS

Established *11 376 37To be formed - - -

TOTAL 11 376 37

* Including PNG

First Salesian Cooperators of PNG on their induction 17th February 2002 at St. Paul’s Chapel Murray Barracks, PNG with Fr. Alfred Maravilla and Fr. Albert Lennon.

The second batch of Salesian Cooperators is in the process of being formed

Erection of Sta. Cruz Center March 17, 2002

DISCERNMENT PROGRAMFOR THE CENTER

The Discernment Program helps all members, bothold and new, to monitor their own formation

The ongoing formation is given by the local delegate and the Formation Councilor and in some ways by the Coordinating Secretary during the regular monthly Meeting which is usually held every 3rd Sunday of the month. Besides taking up the RAL, relevant or current issues are discussed taking reference from the local Church documents, Cooperatores, Salesian Bulletin or other publications.

The formative programs carried out during the annual convention and Encounters include topics and issues relevant to Family, Youth, Protection of human life,Human Rights, Social Justice,Solidarity and Peace.

Joy in the call to holiness Joy in the call to holiness as the high standard of as the high standard of

ordinary Christian living ordinary Christian living

STRENNA: a valued tradition is transmitted to the Associationwhich is eagerly awaited by themembers as a formative incentivefor the whole year

Salesian Family EncounterRecollection

Holy Week Retreat

The style of animation is collegial, stimulating co-responsibility and encouraging and deciding

what can be done by the local centers along everyone’s resources.

GENERAL COUNCILORS’ ASSEMBLY

Preparation of the Provincial Plan (2002- 2005)

Formulation of each council’s objectives an action plan

Work together towards a common direction for its implementation

ANIMATION BY THE COUNCIL OFFORMATION IS ADDRESSED TO THREE AGE GROUPS:

- Young (aged 18 –37)- Young-Adult (aged 38-59)- Adult (aged 60 and above)

All provincial and local councilors met once a month For five months to report on the reflections of their center on the initial revision to the regulations of apostolic life. There was a meaningful discussion and an atmosphere of openness to all the inputs from the 10 centers

The following criteriabecame the basis forevaluating the proposedrevision of the RAL:

GROW: to know an grow better with the SF and othersSYNERGY: to put things together towards wholeness (communion)CHRIST-CENTERED: growth to communion an collaboration towards holiness based on Gospel and Christian values

Directions for Formation given by FR. PASCUAL CHAVEZ VILLANUEVA

Meeting/Planning of the Members for the Salesian Family Commission Vision-Mission and Goals for 2003-2005

Salesian Family Encounter on the Common Mission Statement of the Salesian Family

It called on each member for the commitment that is characterized a

Salesian for the choice of those to whom the mission is directed:Advancement/Evangelization/Preventive System/

Laity/Culture/Salesian Charism

Salesian Family Jubilee CelebrationPresentation of the Profile of the ASC IDENTITY

THE 1ST NATIONAL COLLOQUIUM OF THE SALESIAN FAMILY

Servant-Leaders Today, Crafting the Salesian Family Political Agenda initiated by the Don Bosco Alumni

This is a commitment of the Salesian Family members to Advocacy and active participation

in the political processes where the strong element of young people are involved today.

It is also consciousness-raising and meeting the challenges ofsocial,cultural and political situation in the Philippines

Other tools being used for immediate and effective communication are as follows:

Other tools being used for immediate and effective communication are as follows:

ASC Monthly Circulars through print and internet

TEXT BRIGADES on Advocacy against Anti-Family Bills

Flyers, Updates on national issues on Family

School participation of exhibits, community awareness

Fellowship

Circulation of Salesian Bulletin, FMA LIFELINE

Quarterly Assembly of Local Councillors Annual Salesian Cooperators’ ay ASC Foundation Day (9th of May) Provincial Council Visits to Local Centers Joint Recollection by some Centers

Quarterly Assembly of Local Councillors Annual Salesian Cooperators’ ay ASC Foundation Day (9th of May) Provincial Council Visits to Local Centers Joint Recollection by some Centers

Assembly with the Salesian Family Groups

Salesian Family Day, Recollection and Formation Encounter

Propagation of Awareness of the Association’s existence

Vocation Symposium/Encounter with the Salesian religious aspirants

APOSTOLIC PROJECTS AT THE PROVINCIAL LEVEL

Educational assistance toa number of students

Family Advocacy with theEpiscopal Commission

on Family Life

CATHOLIC BISHOPS’ CONFERENCEOF THE PHILIPPINES (CBCP)

Media Advocacy/Film Reviewand Public Advisory

Voters’ Education

Formation of Youth Volunteers

APOSTOLIC PROJECTS AT THE LOCAL CENTER LEVEL

EDUCATIVECATECHISMPAROCHIAL

HOME STUDY PROGRAM FOROUT-OF-SCHOOL YOUTH

HOME MOTHERS’ CLASS FORMATIONOF MARRIED COUPLES ON MARRIAGE (Courtship, Pre-Cana, Post-Cana)

First Communion Preparationfor Streetchilren

CATECHISM

BAPTISMAL PREPARATION

GUIDANCE AND ACCOMPANIMENT

SPIRITUAL-PARENTAL COUNSELLING GUIDANCE TO SCHOLARS OF MANPOWER TRAINING CENTER

GIVING ASSISTANCE (i.e. Personality Development)to abused women

MOTHERS’ CLASS-FORMATION OF MARRIEDCOUPLES ON MARRIAGE

(Courtship, Pre-cana, Post-Cana)

YOUTH PASTORAL

MEDICAL-DENTAL MISSIONS

APOSTOLATE OF COOPERATORSIN THE CHURCH

Parish and Archdiocese Level

Membership and active involvement invarious organizations such as:

YOUTH MINISTRY APOSTLESHIP OF PRAYER LECTORS AND COMMENTATORS SPECIAL MINISTER OF HOLY COMMUNION LEGION OF MARY CATECHISTS MOTHER BUTLER CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE KNIGHTS OF THE ALTAR BIBLICAL APOSTOLATE

Vocation Symposium

Involvement as Resource Speakers in the Life’s Direction Seminar

Assistance in financial needs for Projects at the SDB Mary Help of Christians Spirituality Center

Assistance in fund raising for the construction of the FMA Mornese Center of Spirituality

1. Close and constant collaboration among Salesian Cooperators and within the Salesian settings

2. Fidelity of members of the Association3. More matured and committed members4. Strong synergy with the others members of

the Salesian Family5. Supportive SDB Provincial Superior, Rev. Fr.

Francis Gustilo6. Monthly provincial circular7. Communication exhanges through print,

internet and texting.

To have a mandatory study of the WCB Formation Guidelines

even for observers and aspirants in order to have a deeper sense of

responsibility for self-formation as they enter the

Association

To hold annual meeting ofall local delegates and councillors

to continuously update training skills of leaders

To have a Tri-Level Formators’ Traininggeared at enhancing the knowledge, awareness,

and orientation of the Clergy (SDB), The Religious (FMA) and Lay Cooperators

based on the WCB Guidelines for Formation and Leadership Manual

To include in our formation theLectio Divina as a “way of praying”

the Word of God

To have formation on Gender Sensitivity(Dignity of Man and Woman) in

accordance with “Mulieris Dignitatem” and women issues (solid human,cultural

and socio-political formation)

To create a Basic Course onYouth Ministry

To create a Basic Course onYouth Ministry

To link local centers through Regular Quarterly Newsletter

not only throughprint but also via internet

To link local centers through Regular Quarterly Newsletter

not only throughprint but also via internet

To intensify fund raising and

timely payment of dues by members

To intensify fund raising and

timely payment of dues by members