The Missionary Animation Seminar with the theme “Consecration and Evangelizing Mission” was held at Don Bosco Skill Mission, Bangalore from October 30- November 01, 2015. It was conducted by Rev. Fr. T.C. George SDB, Regional Delegate for Missionary Animation, South Asia. The participants were from all members of the Salesian Family of South Asia (SDB, FMA, MSMHC, SMI, VDB). They were the Province delegates for the mission animation and in all 40. Sr. Rose Kureekattu and Sr. Nirmala Tigga took part in this seminar from FMA INC.

The seminar began with an hour of Eucharistic adoration in the evening of 29 October. On 30^th – 31^st  we had  input sessions on various topics by the eminent persons such as; Situating Vocation, consecration and Mission as Relational Realities: by Fr. Dominic Veliath SDB, Towards a New Understanding of Vocation: by Sr. Ruby Korah FMA, Mission as Proclamation, Dialogue and Lifestyle: by Fr. Jose Kuttianimattathil SDB, Prophetic Dimension of Consecration lived through Mission: by Nestore Guria SDB, Missionary Commitment of the Consecrated People in the Present Socio- Religious Context: by Dr. T.C. Thakachan and Formation for Mission: by Sr. Christine Mynsong MSMHC.

 It was very enriching and inspiring to see how each province and the members of the Salesian Family live their missionary identity. The third day was to evaluate the Mission Statement and Action Plan of the last year. Many shared their positive reply as how they have lived the action plan.

The mission Statement and action plan for the year 2016-16 were drawn up. Each family made their own action plan. The FMAs action plan: 1. To live the “culture of care”- welcoming, joyful FMA missionaries of the young, sensitive to the needs of others, especially families, 2. To celebrate annual Missionary Day at local and provincial levels- Sr. Teresa Balestra Day on 22 November, 3. To revive the animation of the Missionary Groups.

The seminar was concluded with the beautiful and meaningful Eucharistic celebration with the young people of Bangalore Christian Community of Meghalaya (BCCM). The participants went back to their provinces carrying home the message: We are consecrated missionaries and joyful agents of evangelization called to relive in our lives the mysteries of Christ and shared Him joyfully with others as the Saviour of humankind.

Sr. Nirmala