World Youth Day Pilgrimage

Krakow, PolandJuly 23 – August 3, 2016

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World Youth Day Pilgrimage

Krakow, PolandJuly 23 – August 2, 2016

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World Youth Day

TEAMTrip Itinerary & Transportation: Aneta Axmann, Clarisse Mason, Paula Murphy-Ives

Communication & Finance: Alice DeLapeyriereand Carmen Au

Fundraising: Emily Toole, Christina Fornoza-Connolly, Sandra Simpson, Mary Bernasconi, Raymond Nuqui, Ignasi Grau Callizo

T-shirt Design: Sarah Edejer

Marketing: Robby Toole and Maximilian Toole

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Official World Youth Day Prayer

“‘God, merciful father,in your son, Jesus Christ, you have revealed your loveand poured it out upon us in the Holy Spirit, the comforter,we entrust to you today the destiny of the world and of every man and woman.’

We entrust to you in a special wayyoung people of every language, people and nation:guide and protect them as they walk the complex paths of the world todayand give them the grace to reap abundant fruitsfrom their experience of the Krakow World Youth Day.

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Official World Youth Day Prayer

Heavenly Father,grant that we may bear witness to your mercy.Teach us how to convey the faith to those in doubt,hope to those who are discouraged,love to those who feel indifferent,forgiveness to those who have done wrongand joy to those who are unhappy.

Allow the spark of merciful love that you have en-kindled within usbecome a fire that can transform hearts and renew the face of the earth.

Mary, Mother of Mercy, pray for us.St. John Paul II, pray for us.”

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World Youth Day Itinerary 2016

July 23 Depart Geneva for Poland! Afternoon, Dinner and overnight in Pilsen (Czech Republic)

July 24 Dinner and overnight in Czestochowa which houses the miraculous image of the Black Madonna, the most important Marian Shrine in Poland

July 25 Czestochowa to Wadowice, the birth place of Pope St. John Paul II. Visit the home where Karol Wojtyla was born and raised as well as the Church of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary where has was baptized. Later visit Kalwaria, a favorite retreat of Pope St. John Paul II and the Divine Mercy Shrine

July 26 Morning walking tour of Krakow – old town and principle churches OR visit Wieliczka, the biggest Salt Mine in Europe, Opening ceremonies begin this afternoon

July 27 Morning catechesis, WYD festival events in the afternoon/eveningJuly 28 Morning catechesis, afternoon Welcoming Ceremonies with our Holy FatherJuly 29 Morning catechesis, WYD events including Stations of the CrossJuly 30 Morning pilgrimage, evening vigil with our Holy Father

July 31 Final Mass with our Holy Father, announcement of next WYD, pilgrimage back to accommodations

August 1 Krakow to Augsburg, dinner and overnight in Augsburg, visit St. Peter am Perlach, home of the famous painting of the Virgin Mary, Undoer of Knots

August 2 Augsburg to Geneva. Estimated arrival in Geneva : late evening

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-Catechesis-Locations-Receive the Sacraments

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YOUTH FESTIVAL

A religious, artistic, and cultural program takes place in the afternoons and evenings during the 3 days of catechesis. This includes:

concertsexhibitionsmusical opportunitiesworkshopssporting eventstheatre eventsmany others

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World Youth Day in Madrid

The YOUCAT assists young people in taking to heart teachings of the Papal masses and catechesis sessions.

The GIANT crowd gathered to attend mass with our Holy Father.

RIO De Janeiro

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I ask you, instead, to be revolutionaries, to

swim against the tide; yes, I am asking you

to rebel against this culture that sees

everything as temporary and that ultimately

believes that you are incapable of

responsibility, that you are incapable of true

love. Do not be afraid to go and to bring

Christ into every area of life, to the fringes of

society, even to those who seem farthest away,

most indifferent. The Church needs you,

your enthusiasm, your creativity and the joy

that is so characteristic of you.

Pope Francis, WYD 2013 Brazil

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World Youth Day 2016 - Costs estimation

n° of participants 55Total costs per participant (1+2+3) in chf 800Total costs per participant (1+2+3) in €

currency exchange (1€=1.10chf)1. Transport 200OPTION B - Bus Geneva - Krakow A/R 185

2. Accomodations and Food 450Krakow from Jul 25 - Aug 1 (Housing accomodation, food, public transport, insurance) - 180EurCzestochowa, Pilsen, Augsburg

3. Other cumulative costs 150Travel agencies feeBufferOther:-meals and accomodation for drivers1 driver per day11 days per two drivers

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FUNDRAISING!

SUNDAY, 13th DECEMBER

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FUNDRAISING!

CAR WASH

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FUNDRAISING!

TALENT SHOW

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Applying for a Visa

ADDRESS: Polish Embassy in Bern, SwitzerlandElfenstrasse 20a3006 BerneSwitzerland

TELEPHONE: (+41) 31 358 02 40

EMAIL: berno.amb.sekretariat@msz.gov.pl

WEBSITE: www.berno.msz.gov.pl

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Interested?

1. Price: chf

2. Fundraising

3. Next Group Meeting:

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Quick Facts

1. Total Cost: CHF 800

2. Next Group Meeting: February 14, 2016

1. FINAL REGISTRATION DEADLINE

We need your “YES” by December 13!

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Official World Youth Day Krakow 2016 Website

http://www.krakow2016.com/en/

“Blessed are the merciful: they shall have mercy shown them” - the theme for WYD Krakow 2016

In Rio de Janeiro, Pope Francis said: “Look, read the Beatitudes: that will do you good!” He asked the young people to read the Beatitudes again and to make them the action plan for their lives.

Three elements are combined in the symbolism of the logo:the place, the main protagonists, and the theme of WYD. Thelogo of the World Youth Day, to be held in Krakow, illustratesthe passage from the Gospel according to Matthew5:7: “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy”,chosen as the theme of the event. The image is composed of ageographical outline of Poland in which there is a Cross,symbol of Christ who is the soul of World Youth Day. Theyellow circle marks the position of Krakow on the map ofPoland and is also a symbol of youth. The flame of DivineMercy emerges from the Cross, and its colours recall theimage “Jesus, I trust in you”. The colours used in the logo –blue, red and yellow – are the official colours of Krakow and itscoat of arms.