Welcome to SDB Chingola web page! IMG-20191130-WA0073IMG-20191130-WA0072IMG-20191130-WA0068IMG-20191130-WA0060IMG-20191130-WA0017IMG-20191129-WA0011IMG-20191128-WA0011IMG-20191127-WA0005IMG-20191124-WA0109dav Recent postsTHE GIFT OF CONFIRMATION8 June 2021Growth is vital to human life; the body and mind must grow to stay alive. Catholics believe that the soul also needs to grow to maturity in the life of grace, just as the human body must grow through childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. Catholics believe that the Sacrament of Confirmation is the supernatural equivalent of the growth process on the natural level. It builds on what was begun in Baptism and what was nourished in the Holy Eucharist. It completes the process of initiation into the Christian community, and it matures the soul for the work ahead. The Sacrament of Confirmation is a sacrament of anointing by the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is one of the three Persons of the Holy Trinity; it is the final Sacrament of Initiation into the Catholic Church. The Bishop or Priest prays for those being confirmed to receive the Holy Spirit and his Seven Gifts, he is the comforter and helper that Jesus promised to send his Apostles, who came to them on the day of Pentecost. During Confirmation, the focus is on the Holy Spirit, who confirmed the apostles on Pentecost and gave them courage to practice their faith. Catholics believe that the same Holy Spirit confirms Catholics during the Sacrament of Confirmation and gives them the same gifts. Traditionally, the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit are wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude (courage), knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord. These gifts are supernatural graces given to the soul. The twelve fruits of the Holy Spirit are charity, joy, peace, patience, benignity, goodness, long-suffering, mildness, faith, modesty, continency, and chastity — human qualities that can be activated by the Holy Spirit. It was another special occasion at Don Bosco Technical Secondary School in Chingola, where five young brothers who are aspiring to follow Jesus in Saint Don Bosco’s way of life, took a step ahead after their baptism, by receiving the Sacramentof Confirmation in the Catholic Church. Their parents, the Salesian family, students and pupils together with their teachers, witnessed this solemn celebration of Confirmation which was presided over by His Rt Reverend Bishop Clement Mulenga SDB of Kabwe Diocese in Zambia. This rite of Confirmation was conducted on Wednesday 2nd June 2021, during the School Mass.... Read more...CHINGOLA WITNESS TRIPLE CELEBRATION28 May 2021GRADUATION DAY – SOLEMNITY OF MHC – BLESSING OF PIETA Amid the anxious moments of pandemic, Chingola Caravario Mission at Don Bosco Youth Centre found a leaf of relief in the triple celebration: INTELLECTUAL – the Graduation Day; SPIRITUAL – the Solemnity of Mary Help of Christians; HISTORICAL – the Blessing of PIETA. The 21st day of May 2021, Friday, the early morning hours, the nature friendly and green, beautiful lawn of DBYC welcomed students, teachers, parents, past pupils, Salesian Cooperators, Don Bosco Volunteers and friends of Don Bosco. In the cool atmosphere amidst the heavenly singing the Celebrants and altar servers entered the well decorated sanctuary and had the Solemn Celebration of the Holy Eucharist and Fr. Leszek Aksamit, sdb the Rector of the mission and Board Member, highlighted the importance of the events, Interventions of Blessed Mother in the life of the Mission at Chingola and a gave a short description about PIETA, the statue which is going to be blessed. After the homily, there was solemn blessing of the statue of PIETA by Fr. Leszek Aksamit, sdb and consecration of the whole mission to our Blessed Mother. The plaque in front of PIETA was unveiled by Fr. Thaikadan Joseph, sdb, a missionary from India, now Vice Rector and Director of DBYC oratory. The Plaque contained the information about the Jubilee Cross of “The Year of Mercy” which was erected already on 9 March 2016, and the statue of “PIETA” installed and blessed on 21 May 2021 – A DEDICATION TO YOUNG PEOPLE OF DBYC PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE. After the Holy Eucharist we had a colouful and joy filled welcoming of Graduates amidst the Drum beats, singing and DJ Music. They were led by the Chief Guest Mr. Elijah Sinyinza Mulonga, Manager, the Department of Water Maintenance, Fr. Leszek Aksmit, sdb, the Rector, Board Members, Br. Nyondo S Joseph, sdb, Principal and Representatives of Teachers and Parents. The event started with opening prayer by Fr. T.L. Joseph sdb. After listening to the Welcome Speech by Fr. Rector, Br. Nyondo S Joseph, sdb the Principal and Administrator introduced the guests and presented the Report. Mr. Elijah Sinyinza, the Chief Guest highlighted the need for preparedness as the graduates move from School to Work. After some mesmerizing cultural performances, the certificates and awards were distributed to the Graduates and meritorious students and pupils. In concluding notes the representative of the graduates thanked Don Bosco Technical College for the TRANSFORMATION the graduates underwent during their training period in the institute. Last part of the event was the sumptuous lunch and dances in tune with the DJ Music.... Read more...CELEBRATION OF THE SOLEMNITY OF ST. JOSEPH20 March 2021“When Joseph woke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded.” (Matt: 1: 16, 18 – 21.) It was a bright morning in Chingola as learners found their way to the Oratory for the much-anticipated mass. It was a special day for us here in Chingola to celebrate the solemnity of St. Joseph this year because it is a year that we received the statue of our father St. Joseph the worker. Mass started at 10:30, with the rhythm of the drums, learners and the entire community felt the joy that was necessitated by the spirit of St. Joseph which was present among us. Fr. Joseph was given the privilege of presiding over mass by the Rector as it was a special day for him. In the opening remarks, the celebrant introduced the saint of the day and played for the congregation a song about St. Joseph with the message of St. Joseph as a good man. During the homily, Fr. Joseph informed the congregation that St Joseph was declared the Patron of the Universal Church by Pope Pius the IX He also informed the congregation that December 2020 to December 2021 is dedicated to St. Joseph. One outstanding quality of St. Joseph as indicated by Pope Francis is the nature of St. Joseph as a “sleeping Joseph”. He would sleep well at night after doing the will of God during the day. We were encouraged to do well whatever God tells us, If we do so, we will enjoy the peace of mind and joy in our hearts. It was also pointed out that The quality of a good dreamer is that one should not rest until they work to fulfil the dream that God has given us. We were encouraged to pray to St. Joseph to fill our minds with good dreams, to work towards achieving them and preserve purity of heart and mind. After thanksgiving the Rector invited the community to sing and wish a happy feast day to Fr. Joseph, Br. Joseph and all the Josephs that were present. We concluded with group photos. The congregants were very happy and this was evidenced by the active participation in the mass. May St. Joseph who is in our midst continue praying for us.... Read more...You are created to be happy11 March 2021Near or far, I am always thinking of you. My only desire is to see you happy both in this world and the next. My absence from you weighs heavily on me, and not being able to see and hear you hurts me more than you can imagine. Despite the new normal of the Covid19 pandemic, Fr Vaclav Klement sdb with the passion for the young, travelled all the way from Rome Italy, to witness himself and to give happiness to the young people of Africa especially in ZMB Vice Province. It was John Bosco’s wish, to see young people always happy, in this world and the next. In his remarks during the School Mass, Fr Klement sdb who is the delegate of the Rector Major, preached the message of happiness to the young people of Don Bosco Technical Secondary School. on 10th March. 2021. Fr Vaclav Klement sdb is in ZMB Vice Province to conduct an extra-ordinary visitation. This Vice Province comprises four countries; Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Namibia.... Read more...WELCOMING MASS FOR FR JOSEPH SAINTS ALOYSIUS VERSIGLIA AND CALLISTUS CARAVARIO25 February 2021“…He said to them, “Go throughout the whole world and preach the gospel to all people” (Mark 16:15) . Monsignor Versiglia, who at the age of 12 had been sent to study at the Salesians’ in Turin in 1873, actually had the grace to meet Don Bosco, who once said to him: “Come and visit me, I have something to tell you”. “…Bishop, you will see me in China,” Fr Callistus told Bishop Versiglia in Turin in 1922 as he came to see and spoke to the missions, to the Brothers.”. This is the mission started by our Lord Jesus Christ, to proclaim the Word of Salvation to all the nations. Fr Callistus and Versiglia died with Jesus for their faith in China, in the mission of proclaiming the good news. Inspired by Don Bosco, it was a great day at Don Bosco Technical Secondary School as they were welcoming the new missionary Father, Fr Joseph SDB from India. Teachers, Students, Cooperators, Past Pupils, and the entire Salesian Community gathered together for Fr Joseph’s welcoming Mass to Chingola Community, on 24th February, 2021. In his introductory remarks before Mass, the Rector of the Community Fr Leszek SDB, said that he with the whole community were very happy to have Fr Joseph in the midst of the centre. The Don Bosco hall was filled with tears of great joy as they were welcoming Fr Joseph SDB. In his preaching, Fr Joseph SDB, gave a message of hope and faith in our mission as Fr Callistus and Fr Aloysius did in China, although, the political situation was very tense especially for Christians and, foreign missionaries. They bore witness to Christ before the world, and now in the ever-present Church, Christ in turn pays honour to them before His father, with strength to fight, to proclaim the Gospel and defend human dignity up to death.... Read more...THE FIRST SENDOFF (GRADUATION) 202013 December 2020Be patient, then, brothers and sisters until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains (James 5:7) Don Bosco Secondary School in Chingola which begun with only thirty Grade 8 pupils in 2016, has produced its first fruits. Complementing the words of Jesus, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit (John 12:24)”. This was shown in its completion of twenty-five young people who completed their Grade 12 at Don Bosco Secondary School in Chingola. It has been a long term of advent (waiting) with a lot of struggles to reach this stage, but the graces of God seem sufficient. The Salesian, Fr Leszek who is the Rector of the community, and the Principal of the school, Brother Joseph Nyondo, were very happy to see the result of their hardwork, which begun in 2016. The school has fully grown now, going up to Grade 12 with not less than 417 pupils. The ceremony begun with celebration of the Holy Eucharist in the morning, presided by Fr Leszek SDB. In his remarks during the ceremony, Fr Leszek SDB, the Rector of the Salesian community in Chingola, congratulated the students for their cooperation and hard work. He also gave a word of gratitude to the parents for choosing Don Bosco Secondary School for their chidren. He encouraged the graduating pupils to continue working hard as they were now going out of secondary school, to be good citizens of the nation. “This is just the beginning of many graduations, continue to work hard as you still have a few days of examinations. If all of you pass with 9 points or better, I promise to give to all of you scholarships, “ The Principal of the school Brother Joseph Nyondo had the following to say: “The past five years has not been easy, especially this year with the global outbreak of the Corona Virus. Inspite of this, the school performed very well during the first Grade 9 Examinations of 2017. This particular class has been performing well in all its examinations whether at national or district level respectively. The Shool Board is very optimistic that the first Grade 12 results will not be disappointing. One of the teachers stated that due to the good performance of the students shown in the past years, the GCE Certificate results should be excellent.” The graduation ceremony was attended by the parents of the students, friends, all the students from Grades 8 to 12, School Staff of Don Bosco Secondary School, the Salesian Community, the Salesian Family, and different invited guests. The graduands together with their teachers, looked glamorous as they paraded in their graduation tassel caps, gowns and sashes. In her speech, the Head Girl gave a word gratitude to their parents, the Institution and Academic Staff for the support given to them from the time they joined the school as young learners. “We have leant a lot of things apart from academics, we will remember to use the Preventive System of Education of Don Bosco in all of our lives. Education is the matter of the heart.” She encouraged her fellow pupils remaining in the school to continue working hard as before, then we will be putting Don Bosco Secondary School on the map. The event was an opportunity to celebrate the individual achievements of the learners at the end of the school career at Don Bosco Secondary School. All learners received their Certificates of Achievement. Outstanding students were awarded for exceptional achievement in different fields and not only in Academia. It was a wonderful experience for all stakeholders.... Read more...THE GIFT OF PRIESTHOOD: FATHER’S JOHN AND JOSEPH SDB28 September 2020Priesthood is a gift given by Christ to a few for the good of the many. The priests’ mission is to serve Christ, the teacher, priest and shepherd, by whose ministry the Church is built and grows into the People of God and is empowered for its mission. So it is that each priest is consecrated to preach the Gospel, shepherd God’s people, and celebrate the sacred liturgy, especially the Eucharist. He will initiate people into the church through Baptism, forgive sins in the name of Christ and the Church, comfort the sick with holy oil, all while offering prayers of praise, thanks and petition to God for the Church and the world. On the 23rd of September, 2020, the Salesians of Don Bosco, teachers, staff members, students both from Don Bosco Technical College and Secondary School, gathered together for the Solemn celebration of the first Mass for Fr. John and Fr.Joseph, who were both ordained by Bishop Rodrigo Mejia SJ in Nairobi, Kenya on the 27th of June, 2020. They were ordained in Kenya and not in our ZMB Province due to the restrictions of Covid 19. In his remarks during the introduction of newly ordained priests, the Rector of Chingola Community (St. Callisto Calavario Community) Fr. Leszek Aksamit sdb described the event as ‘the’ gift from God. Their mortals, seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and He will give you everything you need.” (Lk 12;31) “Teach me to do your will, for you are my God.” (Ps 143;31) Fr. John and Fr. Joseph respectively indicates their complete trust and dependence on God. Celebrating Mass of the Feast of Saint Padre Pio, which started exactly at 10:30hrs, inside Don Bosco Youth Centre Hall, Fr. Joseph in his introductory rite, encouraged the students, teachers and Fathers inclusively, to follow the good example of Saint Padre Pio. He added that Christian life is not an easy life but a life of suffering as Padre Pio did. In his Homily, Fr. Joseph encouraged all the people who had gathered, that they have to be good Christians and honest citizens by their actions. The event also marked the reopening of both Don Bosco Secondary School and Don Bosco Colllege. The students were very happy to come back to school after a long period of time of due to Covi19 pandemic. The school hall was filled with great joy due to the gift of newly ordained priests, and the joy of coming back to school after a long break. Don Bosco Secondary School pupils together with their teachers helped the people to pray twice by their fantastic singing during the celebration of the Liturgy. The newly ordained priests were accompanied by Father Leszeck and Father Waldemar respectively. After the final blessings, the community had photos taken in the hall with the students and pupils, and classes continued as per normal programme.... Read more...RESHAPING AND SYSTEM STRENGTHENING WORKSHOP FOR MANAGEMENT BOARD 2018-22 STRATEGIC PLAN ORIENTATION REVIEW23 August 2020View Fullscreen... Read more...BLESSING OF THE CONSTRUCTION SITE FOR THE LABORATORIES AND STAFF ROOM BLOCK AT DON BOSCO TECHNICAL SECONDARY SCHOOL – CHINGOLA23 August 2020On the 18th of August, 2020, the Salesians of Don Bosco, teachers, staff members, students and pupils from Don Bosco Technical College and Secondary School respectively, gathered together for the Solemn Blessing of the construction site for the last classroom block, to complete an ideal structure of our Technical Secondary School. This block will contain Science Laboratories, School Library, and Staff Room/Administration facilities. The blessing was officiated by His Lordship, The Rt, Reverend Bishop Clement Mulenga SDB, the Bishop of Kabwe Diocese-Zambia. The Bishop had came for a cordial visit to the Salesian Community. Although it was a short event, the Blessing carried a lot of meaning to the people gathered. Towards the end of the Blessing, the Principal of the School, Br. Joseph Nyondo SDB, gave a vote of thanks to every one present and more especially to those who involved themselves in praying for the Benefactors and Donors during the Novena to St. John Bosco. Moreover, the Salesian Community together with Don Bosco Technical Secondary School Management recognized and appreciated the help from Beit Trust Organization, for accepting the application of our project. We thank God and ask him to continue blessing all the Donors and Benefactors, who have contributed towards our different projects by making the dream of educating the young people, in the footsteps of our Father and founder, St. Don Bosco, into reality.... Read more...BLESSING OF THE NEW CLASSROOM BLOCKS AND SEMINAR ON SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND COVID – 1916 August 2020On the morning of 10th August, 2020, the Salesians of Don Bosco, together with the students of Don Bosco technical College and secondary school pupils, gathered for the solemn blessing of the newly built classroom blocks at Don Bosco Secondary School. The event was officiated by Rev.Fr. Christopher Rychcik SDB, the Provincial Superior of ZMB – Vice Province of Mary Help of Christians. The Salesian community of Chingola carries out its educative and evangelizing mission through the mediation of basic institutional structures; namely: Don Bosco Technical College/Secondary School and the Youth Center. These become the channels through which the totality of the Salesian mission of serving the young people is realized. The afore – mentioned occasion was also a moment of communal gratitude to God the Father for His unfailing providence and Love towards both the Salesians and the young people whom they are called to serve. Don Bosco reminds us that whatever is acquired or received towards the growth of our Salesian work is essentially for the greater glory of God. The blessing of the newly built secondary school facilities was later followed by a short seminar in the afternoon. The Seminar was initially geared towards creating awareness in two important matters; the dangers of substance abuse and the need to take precautions against the deadly Corona Virus. This educative gathering was well attended by the young people of Don Bosco Technical College/Secondary School and all the respective members of staff. The Provincial Superior, Fr. Christopher Rychcik, graced the occasion. The first speaker gave a detailed elaboration of the meaning of substance abuse and highlighted examples of the commonly abused substances. She also endeavored to show that substance abuse is not only linked to various health crises, but is also undeniably linked to acts of sexual immorality. The latter may lead one to contract life – threatening sexually transmitted diseases (STD’s). Thereafter; Fr. Christopher Rychcik reminded the audience that the Corona Virus Pandemic is a real situation globally and that none is exempted from being infected if proper care and health guidelines are ignored. He made an example of the attitude assumed by Don Bosco when the city of Turin was attacked by an outbreak of Cholera in the 19th century. Don Bosco exhorted the boys above all else, to keep themselves in the grace of the Lord at all times. Similarly, the Provincial emphasized the need for each and everyone in attendance to strengthen their closeness to God and thus, experience sure protection during the course of the Covid -19. He also noted the urgency of observing all the instructions and precautions provided by the scientists and regular health institutions in the fight against the pandemic. To this effect, each of those who were present for this timely assembly received a personal, non-disposable mask to be regularly used for self-protection against the Corona Virus. The day was concluded with a meal and joy characterized the atmosphere. Thanks for the financial support given by the Polish Episcopal Conference for the help rendered to combat the epidemic of Covid -19.... Read more...
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