It was an exciting and at the same time enriching experience, that experienced by the boys and girls of class III D of the high school attached to the “Campanella” national boarding school. The students had the opportunity to complete the transversal skills course (PCTO) at the Diocesan Historical Archive of Reggio Calabria – Bova.
Reggio Calabria, the PCTO of the Boarding School at the Diocesan Historical Archive has been completed
It is the young people themselves who tell it, at the end of the journey which enriches them both on a cultural and personal level. «The three-year period is a period of changes: new subjects and the PCTO. Our class had the opportunity to carry out this journey”, say the students, accompanied “by important figures, such as Don Giovanni Imbalzano, Father Pasquale Triulcio (director of the Archive) and the architect Renato Laganà”.
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During the course, the children, divided into groups, were involved in research and study activities on three main topics: «the 1908 earthquake; the figures of Don Orione, San Gaetano Catanoso, the canon Salvatore De Lorenzo and the restoration of the churches of Reggio after the earthquake of 1908″.
An enriching and satisfying journey
«Ours was a 360-degree journey, which included a visit to the Diocesan Museum and the Cathedral Basilica of Maria Santissima Assunta in Cielo (Reggio Calabria Cathedral) led by Dr. Lojacono; as well as a meeting at “La hill of Angels”, Opera Antoniana della Divina Provvidenza”, tell the story of the young people who had the privilege of immersing themselves in the history and culture not only of the diocese of Reggio Calabria, but of the city itself.
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On May 6th, the final moment, with a presentation of the work and research carried out: «At the end of the experience – the students say – we presented a summary of our work and research to our external tutors through three different Power Points.
The presentation was also attended by Giuseppe Minutoli, great-grandson of the Canon Monsignor Salvatore De Lorenzo and a representation of the Veronica Sisters of the Holy Face, a congregation born from the Charism of San Gaetano Catanoso”. This moment of sharing represented an important opportunity for the students to show the fruit of their commitment.
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«The experience was highly educational and gave us the opportunity to broaden our knowledge and refine our research skills, thanks to access and the help of ancient texts. In reality, as well as being interesting, it was also fun”, are the words of the III D students. “We hope – they conclude – to be able to continue carrying out our PCT activity at the Diocesan Historical Archive for another year too!”.
