{"id":19379,"date":"2025-03-14T17:41:29","date_gmt":"2025-03-15T00:41:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/salesianbulletin.org\/?p=19379"},"modified":"2025-04-22T18:41:41","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T01:41:41","slug":"cym-annual-gathering-at-don-bosco-hall-berkeley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/salesianbulletin.org\/es\/2025\/03\/14\/cym-annual-gathering-at-don-bosco-hall-berkeley\/","title":{"rendered":"CYM Annual Gathering at Don Bosco Hall, Berkeley"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Marisol Becerra<\/em>, Province YM Assistant<\/em> –<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Bellflower, California)<\/strong> \u2013 This past weekend, from Friday to Sunday, <\/strong><\/strong>March 7-9, Salesian Coordinators of Youth Ministry (CYMs) from across our parishes, youth centers, and schools gathered in Berkeley for a special meeting focused on formation, collaboration, and strengthening our Salesian mission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The gathering provided an opportunity to deepen understanding of St. John Bosco\u2019s mission through key Salesian documents. Fr. John Itzaina highlighted the four dimensions of the Salesian Youth Ministry, emphasizing its role in forming \u201cGood Christians and Honest Citizens.\u201d Rooted in Don Bosco\u2019s vision, the Salesian Mission Objectives (SMOs) are carried out through the Educative Pastoral Community (EPC) using the Preventive System. Fr. John explained how these objectives\u2014centered on faith, culture, community, and service\u2014foster growth and guide young people toward evangelization, education, socialization, and a vocation of service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A significant portion of our time was also dedicated to reviewing and discussing the roles and job descriptions of CYMs across different Salesian settings. This collaborative process fostered a shared understanding of our responsibilities and helped align our efforts in serving young people with the Salesian spirit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The weekend concluded with a beautiful Eucharistic Celebration at Sts. Peter and Paul Parish and a celebratory dinner at a restaurant nearby. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This meeting was a powerful reminder of our shared mission and the importance of ongoing formation and collaboration. As we continue our work in Salesian youth ministry, we remain inspired by Don Bosco\u2019s legacy and committed to fostering spaces where young people encounter faith, community, and joy-filled hope. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We were blessed with the presence and participation of representatives from various Salesian communities, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n