By Victoria Figueroa, Salesian Youth Movement Coordinator

(Los Angeles, California – November 1–7, 2026) – La Asociación de los Salesianos Cooperadores está viviendo un tiempo particularmente significativo de su historia. Mientras prosigue la celebración del 150º aniversario y se recogen los frutos del VI Congreso Mundial, el Consejo Mundial anuncia que en las próximas semanas se publicarán diversas propuestas de animación para acompañar a toda la Asociación en el conocimiento y la acogida de las Líneas Programáticas 2026-2032. Salesian Youth Movement (SYM) USA West took to Instagram to celebrate National Vocation Awareness Week with a seven-day digital takeover inviting young people to reflect on God’s call in their lives.

Each day highlights a different dimension of vocation, including priesthood and religious life, family life, lay ministry, Salesian holiness, missionary service, and personal discernment.

On November 4, 2026, SYM dedicated its prayer to the incredible Salesian teachers, catechists, Campus Youth Ministers (CYMs), volunteers, and laypeople who bring the Gospel to life in Salesian settings and communities. The Movimiento Juvenil Salesiano (MJS) extends heartfelt thanks to all lay collaborators and educators for their dedication and service!

Prayer from the Salesian Youth Movement Animation Team:

Lord, show us how to make Your love visible wherever we go. Bless those who teach, accompany, encourage, and serve. Remind us that holiness can grow through ordinary work, everyday kindness, and the decision to put others first. Amen.

Join the Movimiento Juvenil Salesiano (MJS) as we continue to pray for all vocations! Follow our posts, stories, and prayers on Instagram at @sym_usawest.