This document contains the text of a 9-day novena in honor of St. John Bosco, with a daily reflection on one of his virtues. Each day includes a prayer, challenge, and invitation to participate in filling a heart-shaped box as part of celebrations for the 75th founding anniversary of the Salesian community. The challenges encourage acts of devotion, charity, and service, especially toward young people and the Salesian mission.

1. Novena
OF THE SOLEMNITY OF ST. JOHN BOSCO
OF THE SOLEMNITY OF ST. JOHN BOSCO
OF THE SOLEMNITY OF ST. JOHN BOSCO
75TH FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY

2. Novena
OF THE SOLEMNITY OF ST. JOHN BOSCO
75TH FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY
Day 1 – January 18, 2023

3. Loyalty
TO THE CHURCH AND POPE

4. O, Saint John Bosco, you
nurtured a filial love for the
Church and the Pope, and you
courageously spoke and wrote
in their defense.
Pray for us that, inspired
by your example, we may be
faithful sons and daughters of
Holy Mother Church and may
likewise love and honor the
Holy Father as the Vicar of
Jesus Christ on earth.

5. Through your intercession,
may God grant me the following
grace (pause) so that together
with others, I may assist in
bringing young people to the
love of the Church.
Our Father….
Hail Mary…..
Glory Be….

6. St. John Bosco,
Pray for us!
Mary Help of Christians,
Pray for us!
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7. Loyalty
TO THE CHURCH AND POPE

8. Challenge:
Pray the Angelus fervently and
pray for the intentions of the
Pope (1 Our Father, 1 Hail
Mary, and 1 Glory Be).

9. Activity
Do the virtue challenge every day.
Once you complete a challenge,
head over to our booth (located
close to the Don Bosco gold statue)
and place a paper heart in the
provided heart-shaped box. This
heart symbolizes our good deeds
and our love for St. John Bosco.
Our goal is to fill the heart of Don
Bosco which will be offered in our
EPC Mass.

10. Novena
OF THE SOLEMNITY OF ST. JOHN BOSCO
75TH FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY
Day 2 – January 19, 2023

11. Love
for Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament

12. O, Saint John Bosco, you loved
Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament.
You zealously promoted this
devotion by encouraging
participation in the Holy Eucharist,
reception of Holy Communion,
and daily visits.
Pray for us that, inspired by your
example, we may grow in this love
so that we may end our days
strengthened and comforted by
the Heavenly Food of the Most
Holy Eucharist.

13. Through your intercession,
may God grant me the following
grace (pause) so that together
with others, I may assist in
bringing young people to the
love of Christ in the Eucharist.
Our Father….
Hail Mary…..
Glory Be….

14. St. John Bosco,
Pray for us!
Mary Help of Christians,
Pray for us!
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15. Love
for Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament

16. Challenge:
Visit the Blessed Sacrament and
say a prayer of intention,
thanksgiving, and/or worship.

17. Activity
Do the virtue challenge every day.
Once you complete a challenge,
head over to our booth (located
close to the Don Bosco gold statue)
and place a paper heart in the
provided heart-shaped box. This
heart symbolizes our good deeds
and our love for St. John Bosco.
Our goal is to fill the heart of Don
Bosco which will be offered in our
EPC Mass.

18. Novena
OF THE SOLEMNITY OF ST. JOHN BOSCO
75TH FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY
Day 3 – January 23, 2023

19. Devotion
TO OUR BLESSED MOTHER

20. O, Saint John Bosco, you loved
the Blessed Virgin, Mary
Immaculate Help of Christians,
taking her as your Mother and
Guide, and becoming her
apostle.
Pray for us that, inspired by
your example, we may grow in
true and enduring love for this
sweetest of mothers and may
thus win her powerful
protection in life and especially
at the hour of our death.

21. Through your intercession, may
God grant me the following
grace (pause) so that together
with others, I may assist in
bringing young people to the
love of Mary Our Help.
Our Father….
Hail Mary…..
Glory Be….

22. St. John Bosco,
Pray for us!
Mary Help of Christians,
Pray for us!
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23. Devotion
TO OUR BLESSED MOTHER

24. Challenge:
Pray one decade (10 Hail
Marys). of the Rosary.

25. Activity
Do the virtue challenge every day.
Once you complete a challenge,
head over to our booth (located
close to the Don Bosco gold statue)
and place a paper heart in the
provided heart-shaped box. This
heart symbolizes our good deeds
and our love for St. John Bosco.
Our goal is to fill the heart of Don
Bosco which will be offered in our
EPC Mass.

26. Novena
OF THE SOLEMNITY OF ST. JOHN BOSCO
75TH FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY
Day 4 – January 24, 2023

27. Virtue
FOR THE YOUNG PEOPLE

28. O, Saint John Bosco, you became
father, teacher, and friend to the
young people by the great love
and personal sacrifice with which
you worked for their salvation.
Pray for us that, inspired by your
example, we also may love this
chosen portion of God's flock with
Christ's pastoral charity and
receive every young person as we
would the Lord Jesus himself.

29. Through your intercession,
may God grant me the following
grace (pause) so that together
with others, I may assist in
bringing young people to the
love of the Church.
Our Father….
Hail Mary…..
Glory Be….

30. St. John Bosco,
Pray for us!
Mary Help of Christians,
Pray for us!
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31. Virtue
FOR THE YOUNG PEOPLE

32. Challenge:
Consciously make an act of
kindness to a young person to
whom you are not personally
acquainted to.

33. Activity
Do the virtue challenge every day.
Once you complete a challenge,
head over to our booth (located
close to the Don Bosco gold statue)
and place a paper heart in the
provided heart-shaped box. This
heart symbolizes our good deeds
and our love for St. John Bosco.
Our goal is to fill the heart of Don
Bosco which will be offered in our
EPC Mass.

34. Novena
OF THE SOLEMNITY OF ST. JOHN BOSCO
75TH FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY
Day 5 – January 25, 2023

35. Virtue
FOR SALESIANS BROTHERS,
SISTERS, AND PRIESTS.

36. O, Saint John Bosco, you founded
the Salesian Society and the
Institute of the Daughters of Mary
Help of Christians for the
continuation and extension of the
work on behalf of young people.
Pray for all your sons and
daughters, the members of these
two religious families that, inspired
by your example and imbued with
your spirit may be faithful to their
religious consecration and
steadfast in the Salesian Mission.

37. Through your intercession, may
God grant me the following
grace (pause) so that together
with the sons and daughters of
your religious families, I may
assist and help young people.
Our Father….
Hail Mary…..
Glory Be….

38. St. John Bosco,
Pray for us!
Mary Help of Christians,
Pray for us!
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39. Virtue
FOR SALESIANS BROTHERS,
SISTERS, AND PRIESTS.

40. Challenge:
Salesian Life: Hard, Happy,
Holy! Do social media
fasting and spend more time
in studying.

41. Activity
Do the virtue challenge every day.
Once you complete a challenge,
head over to our booth (located
close to the Don Bosco gold statue)
and place a paper heart in the
provided heart-shaped box. This
heart symbolizes our good deeds
and our love for St. John Bosco.
Our goal is to fill the heart of Don
Bosco which will be offered in our
EPC Mass.

42. Novena
OF THE SOLEMNITY OF ST. JOHN BOSCO
75TH FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY
Day 6 – January 26, 2023

43. Virtue
FOR SALESIANS COOPERATORS
AND SALESIAN FAMILY

44. O, Saint John Bosco, you founded
the Association of Salesian
Cooperators, the seed of the
worldwide Salesian Family, to
ensure the widest possible
participation in charitable work on
behalf of young people.
Pray for all members of the
Salesian Family that, inspired by
your example and bonded in one
spirit, may share in the Salesian
mission and model in their life and
work pastoral and educative
charity.

45. Through your intercession, may
God grant me the following
grace (pause) so that together
with the Salesian Family, I may
assist and help young people in
today's society.
Our Father….
Hail Mary…..
Glory Be….

46. St. John Bosco,
Pray for us!
Mary Help of Christians,
Pray for us!
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47. Virtue
FOR SALESIANS COOPERATORS
AND SALESIAN FAMILY

48. Challenge:
Make any Lay Mission Partner happy
today by doing an act of kindness to
him/her.

49. Activity
Do the virtue challenge every day.
Once you complete a challenge,
head over to our booth (located
close to the Don Bosco gold statue)
and place a paper heart in the
provided heart-shaped box. This
heart symbolizes our good deeds
and our love for St. John Bosco.
Our goal is to fill the heart of Don
Bosco which will be offered in our
EPC Mass.

50. Novena
OF THE SOLEMNITY OF ST. JOHN BOSCO
75TH FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY
Day 7 – January 27, 2023

51. Virtue
FOR SALESIANS MISSIONARIES

52. O, Saint John Bosco, in your love
and concern for all the scattered
children of God, you sent your
sons and daughters to the farthest
parts of the world to bring the
knowledge of the loving God and
the Light of the Gospel.
Pray for all missionaries, and pray
for us that we may be united in
work and prayer to win souls for
Christ, inspired by your example
and in your spirit.

53. Through your intercession,
may God grant me the following
grace (pause) so that together
with Salesian missionaries all
over the world, I may assist in
bringing young people to the
love of Christ.
Our Father….
Hail Mary…..
Glory Be….

54. St. John Bosco,
Pray for us!
Mary Help of Christians,
Pray for us!
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55. Virtue
FOR SALESIANS MISSIONARIES

56. Challenge:
Donate I-CARE Kit voluntarily. You can alter the
kit by adding a design to it or inserting a card with
a letter. This kit will be donated to homeless
people in areas of Tarlac Province. Some of the I-
CARE Kit will be donated to the jail in the Tarlac
area OR Donate a pair of slippers for the children
of our adopted community. Collected items will
be donated to Tala, San Jose Community. Please
proceed to our booth near Don Bosco gold
statue.

57. Activity
Do the virtue challenge every day.
Once you complete a challenge,
head over to our booth (located
close to the Don Bosco gold statue)
and place a paper heart in the
provided heart-shaped box. This
heart symbolizes our good deeds
and our love for St. John Bosco.
Our goal is to fill the heart of Don
Bosco which will be offered in our
EPC Mass.

58. Novena
OF THE SOLEMNITY OF ST. JOHN BOSCO
75TH FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY
Day 8 – January 28, 2023

59. Virtue
FOR PURITY

60. O, Saint John Bosco, you prized the
virtue of purity highly and strove with
all your might to foster it in the hearts
of young and old.
Pray for us that, inspired by your
example, we may nurture it in our
hearts and minds and may act
effectively to defend our young people
against a culture pervaded by sex and
violence.

61. Through your intercession, may
God grant me the following grace
(pause) so that together with others,
I may assist in bringing young
people to the love of Christ.
Our Father….
Hail Mary…..
Glory Be….

62. St. John Bosco,
Pray for us!
Mary Help of Christians,
Pray for us!
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63. Virtue
FOR PURITY

64. Challenge:
Post any bible verse on any
social media platform and tell
how it inspires or encourage
you

65. Activity
Do the virtue challenge every day.
Once you complete a challenge,
head over to our booth (located
close to the Don Bosco gold statue)
and place a paper heart in the
provided heart-shaped box. This
heart symbolizes our good deeds
and our love for St. John Bosco.
Our goal is to fill the heart of Don
Bosco which will be offered in our
EPC Mass.

66. Novena
OF THE SOLEMNITY OF ST. JOHN BOSCO
75TH FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY
Day 9 – January 30, 2023

67. Virtue
FOR FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND
THOSE IN NEED.

68. O, Saint John Bosco, you were full of
compassion toward all people,
especially the young, who suffered
from illness, poverty, hunger, injustice,
and alienation.
Pray for all in need, and for us too, that
the blessings of God and protection of
Mary Help of Christians may be on us
all, to heal us, strengthen us, and
comfort us.
Pray for our families especially for our
young people, that they may be kept
safely in God's grace. Intercede for us
in life and death so that we may
eternally sing the Divine mercies in
heaven.

69. Through your intercession,
may God grant me the following
grace (pause) so that together
with others, I may bring young
people to the love of Christ.
Our Father….
Hail Mary…..
Glory Be….

70. St. John Bosco,
Pray for us!
Mary Help of Christians,
Pray for us!
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71. Virtue
FOR FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND
THOSE IN NEED.

72. Challenge:
Spend time with your loved
ones and family and tell them
you appreciate them.
Additionally, assist with
household chores.

73. Activity
Do the virtue challenge every day.
Once you complete a challenge,
head over to our booth (located
close to the Don Bosco gold statue)
and place a paper heart in the
provided heart-shaped box. This
heart symbolizes our good deeds
and our love for St. John Bosco.
Our goal is to fill the heart of Don
Bosco which will be offered in our
EPC Mass.

74. Novena
OF THE SOLEMNITY OF ST. JOHN BOSCO
75TH FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY