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---- (:comment Write term as a title in lower case except where upper case or capitals are normally required:) '+Term:+' (:comment Write term on this line, after this comment:) Daughters of Mary Help of Christians FMA '+Definition+': "Through a gift of the Holy Spirit and the direct intervention of Mary, Saint John Bosco founded our institute as a response of salvation to the profound hopes of young girls. He endowed it with a spiritual heritage that had its inspiration from the charity of Christ the Good Shepherd, and imparted to it a strong missionary impulse." (''FMA Constitutions'' art 1) ---- '''POS''' (part of speech). ''Can be more than one'':

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(General=''also found outside Salesian usage''; Salesian=''possibly not well understood beyond Salesian circles;'' Neologism, Archaic, Deprecated ''refer to the term's status in Salesian discourse'')

'''Recommended equivalent''' (it): Figlie di Maria Ausiliatrice FMA

(''In most cases the Italian term will be the official source term. In other cases below, if the term has its source in another language, this will be indicated by an [S] following the term.'')

'''Recommended equivalent''' (es): Hijas de Maria Auxiliadora HMA

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'+Geographical/Regional usage+': In Many if not most English-speaking countries where they are present, the Sisters refer to themselves as 'Salesian Sisters' rather than by the longer title of 'Daughters of Mary Help of Christians'. In German-language countries (which also use English) they are more often referred to as 'Don Bosco Sisters'.

'+Description+': This religious family has its origins in the heart and mind of St John Bosco and in the creative fidelity of St Mary Domenica Mazzarello. Don Bosco chose the name “Daughters of Mary Help of Christians” because he wanted a living monument of gratitude to his Madonna. At the persistent request of many people in Turin and as a result of his own perceptions, Don Bosco resolved to take steps in setting up an institute that would reach out to many poor and abandoned girls. He was inspired to do so from his many contacts with female institutes, his deep Marian devotion, the encouragement received from Pope Pius IX and the many inspirations he had in this regard, through 'dreams' and significant happenings. It so happened that in the township of Mornese, situated in the hills of Monferrato, a young woman by the name of Mary Domenica Mazzarello was accompanying a group of young women who along with her were dedicated to helping young girls learn a trade, and while doing so these girls were also guided in their faith development. There were two significant signs conveying the same message: that an educative environment similar to the one for boys at Valdocco, Turin, should be set up for children and young girls. Mary Domenica Mazzarello was a co-foundress who gave life and form to this newly founded institute. On August 5th 1872 the first group of young women, following the example of Mary, in declaring their "Yes" to God's call, committed themselves to be 'helpers' of young people

'+Context (examples of use)+': "He himself founded not only the Society of st Francis de Sales but also the Institute of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians and the Association of Salesian Cooperators." (SDB C: 5)

'+Other notes+': 'Daughters of Mary Help of Christians' is a shorter form. The complete reference is 'Institute of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians'. The Institute of Mary Help of Christians "is a living part of the Salesian Family which throughout history relives in different ways the spirit and mission of Don Bosco thus expressing its perennial adaptability. The Rector Major of the Society of St Francis of Sales – as successor of Don Bosco - is its animator and centre of unity" (FMA C. 3). Reference is made to 'Institute' rather than 'Congregation', when speaking of the organisational entity.

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(:zapform key=Status:) '''Term status''' (General=''also found outside Salesian usage''; Salesian=''possibly not well understood beyond Salesian circles;'' Neologism, Archaic, Deprecated ''refer to the term's status in Salesian discourse'') (1) (2) [Archaic refers to terms that have fallen out of regular use. Deprecated indicates official disapproval or if not disapproval, official abandonment at least. A neologism is a term that has come into play relatively recently - say, since Vatican II, but the time frame can be flexible.] (:zapend:)

(:zapform key=Equivit:) '''Recommended equivalent''' (it). ''In most cases the Italian term will be the official source term''

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(:zapform key=Def:) '+Definition+' [The definition should not be imagined! It is assumed that it exists either in a reputable dictionary (or at least in similar words) or in some authoritative Salesian reference (e.g. the Constitutions, AGC or similar public document, Lenti's 7 volume series, and so on] (:zapend:)

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(:zapform key=Reg:) '+Geographical/Regional usage+' [Certain terms are common in restricted parts of the Congregation. We have one 'prior' but only in INB; in some parts of Asia the Salesian community is called a 'convent', but not elsewhere] (:zapend:)

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(:zapform key=Note:) '+Other notes+' [Room here for more personal observations, private opinion if felt to be useful] (:zapend:) >><< (:pos1: N/phrase:) (:pos2: ---:) (:type1: ShortForm:) (:type2: ---:) (:equivit: Figlie di Maria Ausiliatrice FMA:) (:equives: Hijas de Maria Auxiliadora HMA:) (:equivfr: :) (:equivpt: :) (:def: "Through a gift of the Holy Spirit and the direct intervention of Mary, Saint John Bosco founded our institute as a response of salvation to the profound hopes of young girls. He endowed it with a spiritual heritage that had its inspiration from the charity of Christ the Good Shepherd, and imparted to it a strong missionary impulse." (''FMA Constitutions'' art 1):) (:status1: General:) (:status2: ---:) (:syn: :) (:des: This religious family has its origins in the heart and mind of St John Bosco and in the creative fidelity of St Mary Domenica Mazzarello. Don Bosco chose the name “Daughters of Mary Help of Christians” because he wanted a living monument of gratitude to his Madonna. At the persistent request of many people in Turin and as a result of his own perceptions, Don Bosco resolved to take steps in setting up an institute that would reach out to many poor and abandoned girls. He was inspired to do so from his many contacts with female institutes, his deep Marian devotion, the encouragement received from Pope Pius IX and the many inspirations he had in this regard, through 'dreams' and significant happenings. It so happened that in the township of Mornese, situated in the hills of Monferrato, a young woman by the name of Mary Domenica Mazzarello was accompanying a group of young women who along with her were dedicated to helping young girls learn a trade, and while doing so these girls were also guided in their faith development. There were two significant signs conveying the same message: that an educative environment similar to the one for boys at Valdocco, Turin, should be set up for children and young girls. Mary Domenica Mazzarello was a co-foundress who gave life and form to this newly founded institute. On August 5th 1872 the first group of young women, following the example of Mary, in declaring their "Yes" to God's call, committed themselves to be 'helpers' of young people:) (:context: "He himself founded not only the Society of st Francis de Sales but also the Institute of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians and the Association of Salesian Cooperators." (SDB C: 5):) (:equivot: :) (:note: 'Daughters of Mary Help of Christians' is a shorter form. The complete reference is 'Institute of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians'. The Institute of Mary Help of Christians "is a living part of the Salesian Family which throughout history relives in different ways the spirit and mission of Don Bosco thus expressing its perennial adaptability. The Rector Major of the Society of St Francis of Sales – as successor of Don Bosco - is its animator and centre of unity" (FMA C. 3). Reference is made to 'Institute' rather than 'Congregation', when speaking of the organisational entity.:) SF CH(:reg: In Many if not most English-speaking countries where they are present, the Sisters refer to themselves as 'Salesian Sisters' rather than by the longer title of 'Daughters of Mary Help of Christians'. In German-language countries (which also use English) they are more often referred to as 'Don Bosco Sisters'.:) (:nl:)