{"id":24008,"date":"2025-08-19T17:37:10","date_gmt":"2025-08-20T00:37:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/salesianbulletin.org\/?p=24008"},"modified":"2025-08-19T19:46:18","modified_gmt":"2025-08-20T02:46:18","slug":"youth-and-faith-educating-and-evangelizing-in-todays-contexts-jovenes-y-fe-educar-y-evangelizar-en-los-contextos-actuales","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/salesianbulletin.org\/es\/2025\/08\/19\/youth-and-faith-educating-and-evangelizing-in-todays-contexts-jovenes-y-fe-educar-y-evangelizar-en-los-contextos-actuales\/","title":{"rendered":"Youth and Faith: Educating and Evangelizing in Today’s Contexts \/ J\u00f3venes y fe: Educar y evangelizar en los contextos actuales"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Salesian Center for Ongoing Formation-Berkeley<\/strong> hosts a weekend formation retreat for Catholic parish leaders and volunteers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Berkeley, California)<\/strong> – The essence of Don Bosco’s mission has always been a vibrant and living commitment to the youth. It is a commitment that requires not only love but also constant renewal, learning, and prayer. This spirit was beautifully alive during a recent weekend (August 8-9), when at the Salesian Center for Ongoing Formation (SCOF) in Berkeley, we had the joy of welcoming a dedicated group of 20 parish leaders and volunteers from St. Mary’s Church in Walnut Creek, CA, for a two-day formation retreat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The theme of our time together was “Youth and Faith: Educating and Evangelizing in Today’s Contexts<\/strong>.” In a world that is rapidly changing, the challenge of connecting young people with the person of Jesus and the life of the Church is more crucial than ever. Our goal was to step back from our busy ministries, reflect together, and rediscover the core of our Salesian calling to be present to the young.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our sessions were filled with rich dialogue and deep reflection. We explored three key areas that are vital for any modern youth ministry:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Youth and the Experience of God:<\/strong> We moved beyond assumptions and asked, “How do young people today experience the sacred? Where do they encounter God?” We discussed the importance of authenticity, listening, and creating spaces where they can explore their deepest questions without fear of judgment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Parish as a Home:<\/strong> We reaffirmed the Salesian vision of the parish community as a “home that welcomes.” This means being a family that actively accompanies its young people, offering them mentors, support systems, and a true sense of belonging. We shared practical strategies for making our parishes places where young people feel seen, valued, and empowered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nurturing Faith in New Ways:<\/strong> Recognizing that old methods may not always speak to new generations, we brainstormed creative and relevant ways to nurture and live the faith. From leveraging digital platforms for good to finding the sacred in service and social justice, we explored how to present the timeless truth of the Gospel in a language that today’s youth can understand and embrace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the topics were enriching, the true grace of the retreat lay in the moments of celebration and communion. The togetherness during meals, the laughter during group activities, and the quiet moments of personal prayer created a strong family spirit. The highlight of our time together was undoubtedly the celebration of the Eucharist, where we brought to the altar all our hopes, challenges, and renewed commitments. It was a beautiful reminder that our mission is not ours, but God’s, and that we undertake it together as a community of faith.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Participants from Saint Mary’s left with renewed energy, practical ideas, and a deeper sense of their vocation as educators and evangelizers in the spirit of Don Bosco. At SCOF, we are immensely grateful for their “yes” to this time of formation and for their passionate commitment to the youth of their parish. They are a testament that the Salesian charism remains alive and relevant, ready to face the future with hope and joy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By the Salesian Center for Ongoing Formation (SCOF)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Editora: Judy Alvarez<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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J\u00f3venes y fe: Educar y evangelizar en los contextos actuales<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

El Centro Salesiano para la Formaci\u00f3n Continua- Berkeley organiza un retiro de formaci\u00f3n de fin de semana para l\u00edderes y voluntarios de parroquias cat\u00f3licas.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Berkeley, California)<\/strong> – La esencia de la misi\u00f3n de Don Bosco siempre ha sido un compromiso vibrante y vivo con los j\u00f3venes. Es un compromiso que requiere no solo amor, sino tambi\u00e9n renovaci\u00f3n constante, aprendizaje y oraci\u00f3n. Este esp\u00edritu se vivi\u00f3 con gran intensidad durante un fin de semana reciente (agosto 8-9), cuando en el Centro Salesiano de Formaci\u00f3n Permanente (CSFP) de Berkeley tuvimos la alegr\u00eda de recibir a un dedicado grupo de 20 l\u00edderes parroquiales y voluntarios de la parroquia de Santa Mar\u00eda en Walnut Creek, CA para un retiro de formaci\u00f3n de dos d\u00edas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

El tema de nuestro tiempo juntos fue “J\u00f3venes y fe: Educar y evangelizar en los contextos actuales<\/strong>“. En un mundo que cambia r\u00e1pidamente, el desaf\u00edo de conectar a los j\u00f3venes con la persona de Jes\u00fas y la vida de la Iglesia es m\u00e1s crucial que nunca. Nuestro objetivo fue tomar distancia de nuestros ajetreados ministerios, reflexionar juntos y redescubrir la esencia de nuestra vocaci\u00f3n salesiana: estar presentes para los j\u00f3venes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nuestras sesiones estuvieron llenas de di\u00e1logos enriquecedores y profundas reflexiones. Exploramos tres \u00e1reas clave, vitales para cualquier ministerio juvenil moderno:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Los j\u00f3venes y la experiencia de Dios: <\/strong>Trascendimos las suposiciones y nos preguntamos: “\u00bfC\u00f3mo experimentan los j\u00f3venes de hoy lo sagrado? \u00bfD\u00f3nde encuentran a Dios?”. Dialogamos sobre la importancia de la autenticidad, la escucha y la creaci\u00f3n de espacios donde puedan explorar sus preguntas m\u00e1s profundas sin temor a ser juzgados.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

La parroquia como hogar: <\/strong>Reafirmamos la visi\u00f3n salesiana de la comunidad parroquial como un “hogar que acoge”. Esto significa ser una familia que acompa\u00f1a activamente a sus j\u00f3venes, ofreci\u00e9ndoles mentores, sistemas de apoyo y un verdadero sentido de pertenencia. Compartimos estrategias pr\u00e1cticas para que nuestras parroquias sean lugares donde los j\u00f3venes se sientan vistos, valorados y empoderados.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alimentando la fe de nuevas maneras: <\/strong>Reconociendo que los m\u00e9todos tradicionales no siempre son atractivos para las nuevas generaciones, intercambiamos ideas sobre maneras creativas y relevantes de nutrir y vivir la fe. Desde el uso de las plataformas digitales para el bien hasta la b\u00fasqueda de lo sagrado en el servicio y la justicia social, exploramos c\u00f3mo presentar la verdad eterna del Evangelio en un lenguaje que la juventud de hoy pueda comprender y adoptar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Si bien los temas fueron enriquecedores, la verdadera gracia del retiro residi\u00f3 en los momentos de celebraci\u00f3n y comuni\u00f3n. La convivencia en las comidas, las risas durante las actividades grupales y los momentos de oraci\u00f3n personal crearon un fuerte esp\u00edritu de familia. El momento culminante de nuestro tiempo juntos fue, sin duda, la celebraci\u00f3n de la Eucarist\u00eda, donde llevamos al altar todas nuestras esperanzas, desaf\u00edos y renovados compromisos. Fue un hermoso recordatorio de que nuestra misi\u00f3n no es nuestra, sino de Dios, y que la asumimos juntos como comunidad de fe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Los participantes de Santa Mar\u00eda se marcharon con energ\u00edas renovadas, ideas pr\u00e1cticas y un sentido m\u00e1s profundo de su vocaci\u00f3n como educadores y evangelizadores en el esp\u00edritu de Don Bosco. En CSFP estamos inmensamente agradecidos por su “s\u00ed” a este tiempo de formaci\u00f3n y por su apasionado compromiso con los j\u00f3venes de su parroquia. Son testimonio de que el carisma salesiano sigue vivo y vigente, listo para afrontar el futuro con esperanza y alegr\u00eda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Por: Centro Salesiano de Formaci\u00f3n Permanente (CSFP)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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