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⛪ Related to St. John Bosco 👨‍🦳 Religious member 🎓 School graduate
Salesian

Salesian

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About St John Bosco or the religious group he founded that works with young people
  • adjective
  • /seɪˈliːʒən/
: salesiano
  • She attended a Salesian school that emphasized kindness and service.

Examples

  • The Salesian community is dedicated to helping disadvantaged youth through education.

  • Many Salesian institutions operate in countries around the world, focusing on youth development.

  • The Salesian approach emphasizes kindness and respect in education.

  • Many Salesian schools focus on vocational training for youth.

  • The Salesian philosophy promotes empathy and support for children's education.

  • In her volunteer work, she embraced Salesian values of charity and community service.

  • The Salesian methods have positively impacted youth programs across different countries.

Surface Forms

Salesian positive

Etymology

Salesian comes from the name of St. Francis de Sales, because St. John Bosco chose this saint as the patron of the religious order he founded. So Salesian means something 'relating to' that order, especially its schools and work with young people.