Vision of 1824
What age did Don Bosco have his dream?
9
The teacher must endeavor to have the pupils realize they are loved.
Strive to be loved by the pupils:
What did Dominic asked Don Bosco At the end of April 1856?
asked how he should spend the month of May in honor of our Lady.
Did Dominic's sickness keep him in bed?
no, he went to study hall and others
What year was he born?
August 16, 1815
What did Don Bosco see in the courtyard?
A group of young boys gathering
Once a week some few articles are to be explained in detail by a member of the faculty. This procedure also forms part of the general guidance program.
Make known the rules and regulations of the school:
What does Don Bosco ask Dominic to pray for?
“Ask our Lady for health and the favor of becoming a saint.”
When was Dominic ordered to leave the oratory?
Dominic should leave the Oratory on March 1, 1857.
Where was Don Bosco born?
Becchi, Italy
What caused Don Bosco to get upset and use fists to quiet the boys?
He heard them saying blasphemies
Show them that uncontrolled emotion plays no part in your actions; they will respect you for that and their respect will prompt their obedience.
Be master of yourself:
What did Don Bosco do when Dominic's health began to decline?
He called several doctors to come see him
Why didn't Dominic want to leave when asked?
“I want to end my days at the Oratory,” he replied.
What were Don Bosco's brothers' names?
Anthony and Joseph
What did the dignified man tell Don Bosco?
‘You must win the hearts of these friends of yours, not with your fists, but with sweetness and charity. Set to work at once to instruct them on the wickedness of sin and on the excellence of virtue.’”
This is no question of a police-like vigilance, but of a brotherly and fatherly watchfulness.
Supervise the students constantly:
What was causing Dominic's weakness?
“His bodily frame is weak, and his mind is developed beyond his age. He is under constant spiritual pressure. All this just eats away his strength.”
What questions does Dominic ask Don Bosco before leaving the Oratory?
“Will I be able to see my parents and friends from Heaven?”
“Can I visit them sometimes?”
How old was Don Bosco when his dad died?
2 years old
What did Don Bosco never get tired of repeating?
“If possible, never make use of punishments.”
One’s efforts may be unavailing and unsuccessful. There may be a teacher in the school who has gained the confidence of the lad.
7. Make use of a third party:
What remedy did the doctors give?
“The best thing would be to let him go to Heaven because he seems so well-prepared. But the only remedy that can prolong his life is to relieve him of his studies completely for some time and just give him little odd jobs that will not tire him.”
What was one thing Dominic wanted to do before leaving the oratory and why?
He spent the rest of the morning packing and said goodbye to his friends, to one of whom he paid back two cents he
owed the boy, saying, “Let’s get this fixed, so I won’t have to worry about it when I present my accounts to God.”
When is Bosco's feast day?
January 31