Sent to the young
in communities
following Christ
I. THOSE TO WHOM OUR MISSION IS ADDRESSED
1. Keeping in mind its own social milieu, every province should study the situation and condition of youth and the common people, and periodically verify that its works and activities are providing an effective service for young people who are poor: in the first place for youngsters who because of economic, social and cultural poverty, sometimes of an extreme nature, have no possibility of success in life; for those who are poor at an affective, moral and spiritual level, and therefore exposed to indifference, atheism and delinquency; and for those who live on the fringe of society and of the Church.
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2. The provinces should encourage a commitment to the education of young workers. They should take part in the pastoral activity of the particular Churches by offering initiatives and special services. They should try to be well informed about the world of work and the conditions in which young people are working. They should see that centres of professional training pay heed to pastoral, pedagogical and technical aspects, and adequate programmes should be drawn up to educate the youngsters to the spiritual aspects of work.
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3. Our educative and pastoral service is directed primarily to boys and young men. In our works girls are also welcomed in line with criteria and norms indicated by the Provincial Chapter.1