The pedagogy of conviviality of Mario Ferracuti

Abstract

Pedagogues who were also educators in their life attest to an implicit pedagogy, which often turns out to be more authentic and truthful than what is explicitly stated in their works. This is the case of Don Mario Ferracuti, who remembers being a passionate educator before being a theorist. His reflection is, in fact, co-herently and deeply rooted in his pastoral care. His pedagogical creed can be summed up in an original interpretation of personalism that is one with conviviality, which is closeness, relationship, friendship. Above all it is understanding and sharing of joys and sorrows that are the constituents of our existence.