Formation

Formation:

The Vocational Guidance and Formation Commission convened on 19^th July 2025 at the Provincial House, Panbazar, Guwahati, to strategize and review activities for nurturing Salesian vocations. Chaired by the commission members, the meeting focused on vocational promotion, aspirant formation, and innovative approaches to engage youth in religious life.

Key Discussions and Decisions

1. Vocational Promotion Activities (2024–2025):

Vocation Camps: The commission conducted the following camps:

Bosco Mount, Tura: 18–21 December 2024

Don Bosco Tangla: 28–31 December 2024

Don Bosco Damra: 07–10 January 2025

Don Bosco Kokrajhar: 11–14 January 2025

Don Bosco Baithalangso: 16–19 January 2025

Support Systems: Brothers from Kristu Jyoti Theological College, Bengaluru, will assist aspirants at Jorapara.

• New Initiatives:

Appointment of a new Vocation Promoter and region-wise coordinators to streamline efforts.

Digital Outreach: Production of short videos/reels to inspire vocations.

• Formation Programs:

Winter Apostolate: Clerics and brothers will engage in practical ministry during winter.

Follow-up Mechanisms: Regular meetings for brothers in practical training (PT) and qualification plans for young confreres.

• Policies and Collaborations:

Strict Selection: Entry into formation houses only through vocation camps.

Parish Engagement: Letters to parish priests to mobilize participation in camps.

Vocation Camps 2024-2025

Sl No.	Name of the Camp	Place	Date of the Camp	Organisers	Number of Participants
1.	Salesian Vocation Camp	Rongkhon	18-21 Dec 2024	Vocation Promoter	56
2.	Salesian Vocation Camp	Tangla	27-31 Dec 2024	-Do-	36
3.	Salesian Vocation Camp	Damra	07-10 Jan 2025	-Do-	05
4.	Salesian Vocation Camp	Kokrajhar	11-14 Jan 2025	-Do-	31
5.	Salesian Vocation Camp	Baithalangso	16-19 Jan 2025	-Do-	14
6.	Post-metric Voc. Camp	Mendal	24-27 Mar 2025	Vocation Commission	14
7.	Post-metric Voc. Camp	Sirajuli	24-27 Mar 2025	-Do-	11