Project of Apostolic Life [PAL] Project of Apostolic Life [PAL]

and the animating serviceand 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

PAL S-17PAL S-17

Particular “stable and secure” bonds with the SDB Congregation and FMA Institute Particular “stable and secure” bonds with the SDB Congregation and FMA Institute

SDB

FMFMAA

charismaticalcharismatical

1. «supporting giving growth»

2. Contributing to the formation of its members

3. Making it known and promoting its Project of Apostolic Life  [PAL] [PAL]

tasktask

Statutes

PAL S-29PAL S-29

Responsibility and initiatives on behalf of formation

promotes fosters

Qualified persons

Ability of Corresponsability Make involveMake involve

Delegates

Sal. Coop.

ASC

Statutes

PAL R-9PAL R-9

Particular links with the SDB Congregation and FMA Institute

As confreres and co-sisters

Sal. Cooperators

SDB + FMA Provincials in cooperation with Rectors and Superiors

Regulations

RELATIONSHIPANIMATION

Are developed in an atmoshpere of mutual trust

SDB + FMA Delegates Delegate, religious

community - local and

provincial,

unity

PAL R-18PAL R-18

Local Centers and their coordination at the provincial level

Regulations

§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.

§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

SDB Provincial

Rector Major

animation, charismatic guide & promotion.

Rector Major

FMA Superior gen.

FMA Prov.

Service of

PVA R-18PVA R-18

Local Centers

Regulations

§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

PVA R-22PVA R-22

Delegates SDB & FMA

Regulations

§1. The SDB and FMA Provincials, through their Delegates, animate the Centers set up as part of their Institutions or linked to their Provinces. animation

service

PVA R-22PVA R-22

Delegates SDB & FMA

Regulations

§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.

service

Spiritual animators

Responsible above all for salesian apostolic

formation

PVA R-22PVA R-22

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.

service

involvement

Regulations

PVA R-22PVA R-22

Delegates SDB & FMA

§4. If the local Center is not erected as part of an SDB or FMA Institution, the Provincial can appoint a suitable prepared Salesian Cooperator or another member of the Salesian Family

service

Well prepared for the role

Regulations

PVA S-22PVA S-22

Delegates SDB & FMA

§5. A Delegate, where necessary or opportune, can be in charge of more than one Local Center.

service

of a wide reach

Regulations

PVA R-23PVA R-23

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.

service

Stimulate cooperation with..

Regulations

PVA R- 23PVA R- 23

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.

service

Support

Stimulate the capacity ..

Regulations

PVA R- 23PVA R- 23

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.

service

Support

Stimulate the capacity

Help them take responsability

Regulations

PVA R-23PVA R-23

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

service

Sustain

Stimulate the capacity for

Help take responsibility

Foster updating and formation for all Delegates

Regulations

Regulaments

For what kind of lay? What kind of presence?

Presence of the Delegate at all levels

At three levels: rapresentation/mediation animationSalesian formation

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»

SDB/FMA: caring and animating presence for the sake of salesian apostolic formation.

Statutes

THE FIGURE OF THE

DELEGATEOF THE SALESIAN

COOPERATORS

Leadership Manual – 1993 [re-edit, USA – 2004]II. 10A, 10B, 10C

III. 18B

The delegate is so:

Spiritual animator

Responsible especially of the salesian apostolic formation

The Delegate should be:

Formed for the required functionsFaithful to the ChurchCapable to nourish the spiritual and apostolic life of the Salesian CooperatorsWise councilor who knows to assist and supports the CooperatorsOpen for a dialogueConvinced promotor of the lay apostolate

What does the Delegate?

The Delegate is a spiritual animator according theCIC 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 groupsAgent of growth, specially of the ASC leadership

The Delegate is a Formator

Salesian and Apostle “teacher and expert” of: the spirit prayer apostolate of the human, christian, ecclesial and salesian formation

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

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)

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!

Autonomy in Communion

Elements of Autonomy:

Function of the Local and Provincial CouncilRight role of the Local and Provincial DelegateThe role of the leaders (Coordinators, Administrators,

Secretaries, Councilors …)Formation of leaders (Leadership Manual, Rome 1993)

Autonomy in Communion

Elements of Union:

Sense of belongingCommunion and communicationEconomic solidarity

Autonomy in CommunionElements of action:

Association offers FORMATIONApostolate of the Association (Center, Province)Association within the local environmentAssociation and the Local ChurchAssociation and the Salesian FamilyThe path of the Association (past 1, 3, 6 years…)

CONSTITUIONAL ELEMENTS OF SALESIAN SECULAR CHARACTER

VOCATIONCOMMUNIONMISSION

INDISPENSABLE RELATIVE SUBSIDIARY ELEMENTS

FORMATIONAUTONOMYCOMUNICATION

ULTIMATE GOAL

PATH TO HOLINESS