Elements of Salesian Spirit. A special concern for the welfare of young people. 1. Youthful.

Elements of Salesian Spirit

A special concern for the welfare of young people.

1. Youthful

CompassionCompassion for the young who are most in need

2. Kindness

Kindness and a welcoming attitude – lived out in openness, cordiality, readiness to make the first approach and to put others at ease with our

friendship, respect and patience.

3. Optimism and Joy

There is no place for discouragement in the face of difficulties, but a calm and serene acceptance of

whatever is good.

4. Work and Temperance

Learning how to work hard with simplicity and moderation.

5. Do your duties well

Acceptance of daily routine with cheerfulness. “Here we make sanctity consist in doing our

duty cheerfully.”

6. Creativity and flexibility

Hallmarks of Salesian presence in our works among the young.

7. The Eucharist is Central to our Lives.

8. Devotion to Our Lady

Other Characteristics of Salesian Spirituality

A. Fidelity and Loyalty to The Pope and the Church.

B. Peer Ministry

Challenged the young to take leadership

C. Favor the Poor and most in Need

D. Young People Need Models

Read the lives of the saints.

E. Remember Death

We have one life to live to the full.Think of the eternity that awaits you.