Goals of World Youth Day

A moving and sanctifying pilgrimage in faith

An experience of the power of the Holy Spirit to strengthen the faith of our young people

Rediscovering the centrality of the Word and Sacrament

Enabling pilgrims to be witnesses to Christ

WYD08 Theme

World Youth Day: Three Phases

to June 2008: fundraising, logistical preparation, evangelization, catechesis & prayer

July 2008: pilgrimage of faith: an encounter with Christ, his Holy Spirit and his Church

August 2008 +: reaping the fruit in mission to the future

Advertising and Fundraising

Advertise pilgrimage to parish and hold interest meeting

Begin fundraising immediately, split costs among those who participate in fundraising

Select one adult to act as the parish Stakeholder to communicate with Diocese

• Everyone encouraged to register to receive monthly eDITIONS

• offers long term personal preparation

• develops WYD themes and contains: - message from Bishop Co-ordinator

- catechesis on the theme - prayer & inspired writings - testimonies from young people - life of a Saint - a place of pilgrimage

• free

Pilgrim Preparation

•Look for final tour package in February 2007 (posters, registration forms, payment schedule, etc…) Get copy of promo DVD from WYD site.

•Will need $200 deposit per person by June 2007

•Mandatory Stakeholder meeting in Fall 2007

•Mini Pilgrimage in Spring 2008 – final payment due.

•Mandatory Stakeholder meeting in June 2008

Preparation Schedule

Key issues: Journey of the Cross and Icon

WYD08 School Curriculum

• special school curriculum for schools and parishes

• one module for each semester from July 2006 – Dec 2008

• available for download from ww.wyd2008.org

Phase Two: Pilgrimage of Faith

“An encounter with Jesus Christ, his Spirit and his Church”

Key Elements: Opening Mass

Tuesday 15th

afternoon

Key Elements: Catechesis

Wednesday 16th

Thursday 17th

Friday 18th

mornings

Key Elements: Youth Festival

Wednesday 16th Thursday 17th Friday 18th

afternoons and evenings

Key Elements: Papal Welcome

Thursday 17th

afternoon

Key Elements: Reconciliation

Tuesday 15th - Sunday 20th

Key Elements: Eucharistic Adoration

Tuesday 15th – Sunday 20th

Through opportunities for service and forums for discussion and learning, World Youth Day will illuminate issues of justice, development, ecology, peace and social service that advance the dignity of every person and call young people to encounter Christ through serving others and building up God’s kingdom on earth

Key Elements: Justice forums & service opportunities

Key Elements: Vocations Expo

Tuesday 15th - Sunday 20th

Key Elements: Stations of the Cross

Friday 18th evening

Key issues: Site and event planning

Key Elements: Pilgrim walk

Saturday 19th

Key Elements: Vigil

Saturday 19th

evening

Key Elements: Final Mass

Sunday 20th

morning

Phase Three: Reaping the fruits

Opportunity for pilgrims to share with parish

Follow-up meetings and discussions – dinner with families?

Service projects

Opportunities for ePilgrims to gather with pilgrims

•Pilgrims must be 16 when stepping on plane.•Ratio of 1 adult to 7 teens (same gender)•We stay together as a group as much as possible. Stakeholders discuss group plans each night.•Create custom pilgrim manual with songs, prayers…•Bring musician, perhaps nurse•Common prayer as often as possible•Will have several priests for confessions, seminarians, etc…•Giveaways! (T-shirts, etc…)•Diocese does cover some costs. Least expensive trip available. (read fine print on other packages)

Arlington Pilgrimage

Cost – Basic WYD package

Depart on Sat. July 12, return late on Mon. July 21.(10 days, 7 nights)

RT Airfare Dulles to Sydney (2007 prices) $1950WYD fee (predicted) $350 Bus and Tour w/guide in Sydney $100----------------------------------------------------------------------------Total $2400

Does not include approximately 5 meals and spending money.If prices drop, we will pass on those savings to you.

Possible Extended package

Depart on Sun. Jul 6, return late on Mon. Jul 21. (16 days, 13 nights)

Airfare Dulles to Melbourne (2007 prices) $2000WYD fee (predicted) $350 5 days southern Australia (budget accom.) $6002 day drive Melbourne to Sydney $250----------------------------------------------------------------------------Total (based on 40 pilgrims) $3200

Does not include approximately 10 meals and spending money.If prices drop, we will pass on those savings to you.

God Our Father, we consecrate to you the World Youth Day in Sydney in 2008. Guide and protect Pope Benedict and all the leaders of the Church. Inspire and direct all those leading and planning the World Youth Day. Unite and protect them by your fatherly care.Amen

Lord Jesus Christ, before you ascended to the Father, you promised to send your Holy Spirit so that we might be your witnesses to the end of the earth. Bless and multiply the efforts of all our staff and volunteers. Help us to take up our cross and follow you under the heavenly sign of the Southern Cross. Amen

Holy Spirit, pour out your grace on this Great South Land of the Holy Spirit and grant to us a New Pentecost. Make of this land a true place of welcome for the young people of the world. Grant to those young people who come conversion of life, a deeper faith, and love for all. Enable them to build a new civilization of life, love and truth. Make them true witnesses to your power and grace. Amen

Our Lady of the Southern Cross, Help of Christians - pray for us.

Blessed Mary MacKillop - pray for us.

2008 WYD Prayer

For more info…

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