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OZBOSCO 2012, Gawler, South Australia
GAWLER (South Australia) 25 April 2012-- A large number of young people gathered at Xavier College in Gawler, South Australia on 20-22 April for OzBosco Salesian Youth festival. These young people came from Tasmania, New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia. Many Salesian sisters, priests, brothers and teachers participated in this event as well. It was the fourth annual gathering of Salesian Youth in Australia.
Fr. Elio Capra SDB gave a keynote speech presenting about the Salesian Strenna 2012 on Saturday morning.
In his presentation, Fr. Elio challenged young people to look up to Jesus as Don Bosco did while working with other young people. He invited the young to be Christ's sheep and good shepherds to others.
A number of workshops were presented on Saturday afternoon including leadership skills, leading games, ice-breakers, Salesian Family, music in liturgy, and making wire puzzles.
On Sunday morning, the principal of Xavier College, Lynn Martin, gave a presentation on the Salesian charism. He spoke about the need of having a particular culture that can drive us to make a difference in life. Lynn used different role models in his presentation.
Enjoyable music, singing and dancing were vital parts of this weekend. As a regular feature, the bush dance on Saturday evening was a highlight.
OzBosco 2012 concluded successfully with a solemn youthful Eucharist presided over by the provincial, Fr. Greg Chambers, together with twelve Salesian concelebrants on Sunday afternoon.
OzBosco 2012It was an awesome weekend for all young people. They were happy to go home on Sunday evening after a fantastic weekend, yet looking fairly sad to leave so many new friends they had made. One thing for sure is that they all will be looking forward to the next OzBosco at another Salesian location in 2013.
OZBOSCO 2012, Gawler, South Australia
GAWLER (South Australia) 25 April 2012-- A large number of young people gathered at Xavier College in Gawler, South Australia on 20-22 April for OzBosco Salesian Youth festival. These young people came from Tasmania, New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia. Many Salesian sisters, priests, brothers and teachers participated in this event as well. It was the fourth annual gathering of Salesian Youth in Australia.
Fr. Elio Capra SDB gave a keynote speech presenting about the Salesian Strenna 2012 on Saturday morning.
In his presentation, Fr. Elio challenged young people to look up to Jesus as Don Bosco did while working with other young people. He invited the young to be Christ's sheep and good shepherds to others.
A number of workshops were presented on Saturday afternoon including leadership skills, leading games, ice-breakers, Salesian Family, music in liturgy, and making wire puzzles.
On Sunday morning, the principal of Xavier College, Lynn Martin, gave a presentation on the Salesian charism. He spoke about the need of having a particular culture that can drive us to make a difference in life. Lynn used different role models in his presentation.
Enjoyable music, singing and dancing were vital parts of this weekend. As a regular feature, the bush dance on Saturday evening was a highlight.
OzBosco 2012 concluded successfully with a solemn youthful Eucharist presided over by the provincial, Fr. Greg Chambers, together with twelve Salesian concelebrants on Sunday afternoon.
OzBosco 2012It was an awesome weekend for all young people. They were happy to go home on Sunday evening after a fantastic weekend, yet looking fairly sad to leave so many new friends they had made. One thing for sure is that they all will be looking forward to the next OzBosco at another Salesian location in 2013.
