This review paper presents the life and work of the Catholic saint, theologian and pedagogue Giovanni Melchiorre Bosco (John Bosco). The first part of the paper presents his life and shows the events in his life that could have shaped his work, pedagogical and philosophical - educational activities. The aim of this paper is to present Don Bosco's contribution to the history of non-violent education. Don Bosco’s educational approach brought major changes in the education system and is a contrasting picture to the excessively repressive methods that were common practices before and during his time. Through his work, he placed himself on the list of people who, through their lives and work, advocated for the prevention of violence against children. At the heart of don Bosco's education system are Catholic values without which the system itself would be unthinkable. It rests on kindness, reason and faith. Christian humanism is the philosophical center on which pedagogical action is based. For Don Bosco, the indissolubility of education and faith closely links his educational system with the truths of Christianity, and faith is woven into the very core of the fundamental principles it adheres to.