Standing At the Chalkface of the Gospel
Posted: Thu, 1 Oct 2020 11:03
In this week's Catholic Teacher Article, Mike explores the spiritual symbolism of a simple chalk stain.
Twenty-three years ago, I started my first teaching practice. Dressed in my graduation suit, I proudly walked down the drive of St Peter's Catholic High School, Orrell, near Wigan, briefcase in hand; the journey had begun. One of my abiding memories of that time is spending my breaks and lunchtimes... Read More »
Meet Br Zvone SDB
Posted: Thu, 1 Oct 2020 10:00
We'd like to introduce you to Br Zvonimir, from Croatia. He is studying Theology at St Mary's University, and is part of the Salesian Community in Battersea.
Like Br Zvone, Salesians in formation enrich and broaden their experience and further explore their vocations by visiting other Provinces for part of their practical training and theological studies. As Christians, we believe that each of is called... Read More »
Be part of the climate crisis solution at Don Bosco Green Alliance's Countdown TEDx
Posted: Wed, 30 Sep 2020 19:03
Don Bosco Green Alliance, the international Salesian movement of young people seeking positive action to protect our global environment, is hosting an online TEDx event on 11 October 2020 at 10:30am UK time (3pm IST) as part of the global 'Countdown' initiative being launched on 10 October.
'Countdown' aims to promote and accelerate solutions to the climate crisis, turning ideas into action, to create... Read More »
Salesian Cooperators meet again in Bootle
Posted: Wed, 30 Sep 2020 11:27
Way back in February a new group was formed in St James' parish, Bootle, to journey towards becoming Salesian Cooperators. Unfortunately, only one meeting was held before the lockdown and Covid-19 took hold. The date set for making promises to the Association came and went.
Now, 7 months later, we take up this journey once again and have held our second meeting. We are very happy to be together again!... Read More »
RE students explore common ground between faiths in online workshop
Posted: Wed, 30 Sep 2020 10:05
On Tuesday 29 September, the RE department at St John Bosco College, Battersea, had our first on-line workshop during these pandemic days. A group of Year 7 students were shown how to use Arabic calligraphy to write passages from the Bible. The session was run by Caabu (Council for Arab-British Understanding) and focussed on the common ground of the three monotheistic faiths of Christianity, Islam,... Read More »
Strenna 2021: Rector Major's message of hope for the coming year
Posted: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 17:07
The poster for the Rector Major's Strenna for 2021 has been published this week, depicting the theme: 'Moved by hope: "See, I am making all things new" (Rev 21: 5)
Introducing the theme of the Strenna last month, the Rector Major, Fr Ángel Fernández Artime SDB, wrote:
When thinking about a message that can unite us as a family in 2021, it is impossible not to take into account the fact... Read More »
Catholic Education - we can still LEARN so much
Posted: Thu, 24 Sep 2020 17:15
Our Catholic schools can provide a way forward in changed times. Fr Gerry O'Shaughnessy SDB urges us to stand up for them, and for all of the children they educate. Photo: Fr (later, Bishop) Marshall, promoting funding for a Catholic school and church for the parish of St Malachy, Collyhurst, Manchester: courtesy of Lawrence Gregory
The history of Catholic Education in our nation is fascinating. The... Read More »
Satori - an awakening from a tribal attitude
Posted: Thu, 24 Sep 2020 16:39
In this week's article by a Catholic teacher, Mike reflects on moments of transformation that shifted his previously 'tribal' outlook as a young Catholic teacher to embrace an inclusive evangelisation. (Image: Gerd Altmann on Pixabay)
Satori 悟り is a Japanese Buddhist term for awakening, comprehension; understanding. It is derived from the Japanese verb satoru. The concept of awakening that is derived... Read More »
Introducing Br Wiktor SDB
Posted: Thu, 24 Sep 2020 10:00
Please welcome Br Wiktor, from Poland, who is spending his first year of practical training as a Salesian of Don Bosco here with us in the GBR Province. Br Wiktor, from Poland, is assisting in the school chaplaincy at Savio Salesian College, Bootle.
Each year, our Province welcomes Salesians in formation from other Provinces, who will carry out part of their practical experience, or who come here to... Read More »
Salesians from Brazil find fraternity during isolation at Battersea
Posted: Thu, 24 Sep 2020 09:03
Fr David O'Malley SDB introduces the story of two surprise guests in the Battersea community. (Image: SalesiansBattersea)
A couple of weeks ago, two Brazilian Salesian students, Deacon Rafael Gustavo S Lopes and Bro Danilo A Guedes, were travelling back to Rome for theology studies and had a Heathrow transfer. At that point, they were stopped by immigration and were not allowed to continue to Rome until... Read More »