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Salesian Studies
The Salesian Studies program exists to help nourish, deepen and extend the charism of our founders, Saint Jane de Chantal and Saint Francis de Sales, within our school community and beyond. What is Salesian spirituality? This charism is characterized by the Gospel-based” little virtues” of gentleness, patience, humility, liberty of spirit to name a few. It is named “Salesian” in reference to Saint Francis de Sales.
"Great opportunities to please God come along rarely, but turning life's ordinary deeds into moments of great praise to God can happen frequently. " St. Francis de Sales
School Salesian Virtue for 2008-09 School Year:
"To live according to God is to love" - St. Francis de Sales.
This quote will guide our Visitation community during the school year as we strive to learn more about the virtue of Liberty of Spirit. The viritue of "Liberty of Spirit" is the "freedom of the Christian heart from all things so that it may follow the known will of God" as explained by St. Francis de Sales to Madame de Chantal. He encouraged St. Jane de Chantal to "lead those in your care with an understanding heart, give them a holy liberty of spirit and remove from your mind and theirs, any unhealthy spirit of constraint".
Salesian Spirituality Most Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
Please click here to get the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions regarding Salesian spirituality.
Rosary
Each Wednesday, school children prayer a decade of the Rosary in the chapel at 7:55 a.m.
On the last Wednesday of the month, parents join the students and stay to finish the remaining mysteries. Afterwards, parents are invited to come to the McGuire conference room in the school for fellowship and coffee.
Please join us as your time allows.
Eucharistic Adoration
On the first Friday of each month, you are invited to spend some time in quiet prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. Eucharistic Adoration takes place in the sisters' chapel from 8:00-2:15 p.m. You are also invited to consider being a regular adorer--contact Anne Williams at 615-683-1734 to get more information or to sign up for a regular prayer time.
Established Resources
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A Salesian resource library is underway. Currently, it contains some of the more known works written by or about St. Francis de Sales, St. Jane de Chantal and St. Margaret Mary as well as the broader Salesian family.
- An office and space to share Salesian resources is established between the Admissions and Development Offices, just right of the Portress near the Sisters’ Chapel
- Many groups and individuals are already enriching our community by focusing on the teachings of St. Francis de Sales and the shared vision of holiness with St. Jane de Chantal. We all profit by sharing the wealth of our wisdom and experience.
Links to other Salesian websites
Contact Anne Williams or call 651/683-1734 with any questions or thoughts you would like to share.
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