SALESIAN CALL

A Salesian call refers to a vocational calling to live out the charism and mission inspired by St. John Bosco, the founder of the Salesian Society (SDB). It is a spiritual summons to dedicate one’s life to God through service, particularly to youth, the poor, and the marginalized, following the Salesian ethos of education, evangelization, and charity.
 

The Salesian call can manifest in various forms:

• Salesian Priests and Brothers: Men who join the Salesian Society as priests or consecrated brothers, committing to a life of prayer, community, and service, often in educational or pastoral settings.
• Salesian Sisters: Women called to the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians (FMA), a sister congregation founded by St. John Bosco and St. Mary Mazzarello, focusing on similar missions.
• Lay Salesians: Laypeople who live the Salesian spirit in their daily lives, often as part of the Salesian Family, collaborating in ministries or embodying the charism in their work and relationships.
• Salesian Cooperators: Lay individuals who formally commit to living the Salesian mission while remaining in their secular state, supporting Salesian works and youth ministry.
   

The call is rooted in the "preventive system," a Salesian approach emphasizing reason, religion, and loving-kindness in guiding young people. It often involves a deep sense of purpose to serve others, inspired by Don Bosco’s motto, “Da mihi animas, cetera tolle” (“Give me souls, take away the rest”).