Why have you joined the Salesian Lay Missioner program and/or what do you hope to accomplish thru your SLM mission?
I have always felt a drive and a call to serve. It has been my guiding compass since I can remember, having led me to the multiple service projects I have done throughout my life, to Notre Dame, and now to the Salesians. Growing up a child of immigrants and being able to travel back often to our home country was extremely formative to who I am today. The poverty and suffering I witnessed in Nicaragua as compared to my hometown in Miami always struck me and ingrained in me a duty to respond. In a similar sense, my faith calls me to be Christ’s light and servant in our world, especially for those who are most vulnerable. I hope that by pursuing opportunity, I am saying yes to His call.
What do you expect to do on mission?
Why have you joined the Salesian Lay Missioner program and/or what do you hope to accomplish thru your SLM mission?
The Salesians appealed to me because of their love for youth programs and helping children from a small age to encounter Christ. I love what St. John Bosco stood for during his life, and what he still stands for today. As a missionary I hope to contribute by being a light for these kids in need. Mary Help of Christians, pray for us on mission!
What do you expect to do on mission?
I look forward to simply serving my neighbor, and trusting God’s plan through it all! Whether I’m involved in educating youth, Catechism classes, or just being present with the kids at the Casa Hogar – anything that helps bring about God’s kingdom on earth.
Why have you joined the Salesian Lay Missioner program and/or what do you hope to accomplish thru your SLM mission?
Learn, serve, faith, share
Why have you joined the Salesian Lay Missioner program and/or what do you hope to accomplish thru your SLM mission?
I love the Salesian mission carried on from St John Bosco to help kids in need. I hope to be able to love the girls the way Christ loves them. I’m sure the joy and hope of the Lord will be made present in a new way this year and I’m so excited for what God wants to teach me and how He will work through and around me.
What do you expect to do on mission?
Help religious sisters at a girls’ orphanage
Why have you joined the Salesian Lay Missioner program and/or what do you hope to accomplish thru your SLM mission?
I’ve joined because I discerned a call from the Lord to serve in a more radical way. I hope to live out my faith more fully and to be an instrument for an occurrence of Grace in the lives of those who may be in material, emotional, and spiritual need. I hope to give of myself in some small way that may benefit others and to receive whatever they have to give to me. I hope to be a participant in the Body of Christ. Most of all, of course, I hope to do God’s will.
What do you expect to do on mission?
I expect to go wherever the Lord brings me, hopefully by bringing joy and companionship to young people in need of support and direction.
What do you expect to do on mission?
Love the poverty of Christ in His precious children, To love His simplicity, His neediness, His joy and creativity, generosity and love.
Why have you joined the Salesian Lay Missioner program and/or what do you hope to accomplish thru your SLM mission?
I was sent. The Lord has made this happen. IDK. I hope to make someone happy. I hope to be a path that God can easily travel to someone who needs Him.
Why have you joined the Salesian Lay Missioner program and/or what do you hope to accomplish thru your SLM mission?
Discern God’s call for religious life or missionary life ; Help the poor get out of poverty via education
What do you expect to do on mission?
Teach English
Why have you joined the Salesian Lay Missioner program and/or what do you hope to accomplish thru your SLM mission?
To serve in whatever manner requested
What do you expect to do on mission?
To serve in whatever manner requested
Why have you joined the Salesian Lay Missioner program and/or what do you hope to accomplish thru your SLM mission?
I want to serve with and be formed by Salesians before I enter the medical field. I want to gain Spanish fluency in order to better serve Spanish speaking patients. I want to develop a Salesian spirituality that I can bring into my career.
What do you expect to do on mission?
Teach classes, run camps, be available to the community
