World Youth Day 2008

7911 Detroit Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44102
216.334.1261 x25

Mark Delsander, Youth & Young Adult Ministry Specialist

Purpose: The Pope invites young people from all over the world to attend and celebrate together at World Youth Day (WYD) in Sydney, Australia. WYD is six days of fun, prayer, catechetical sessions, informal gatherings, and festival events plus a vigil and concluding mass with the Pope for youth & young adults, ages 16 – 35. Our office assists parishes with preparations for attending WYD by:

• Seeking out and sharing relevant information related to:
• Registration
• Transportation
• Housing and meal options
• Providing training on request for WYD group leaders.
• Facilitating the connection and networking of individuals & groups making the pilgrimage to WYD.
• Assisting parish with participants’ integration back into their local faith communities by providing strategies and resources.

Population Served: Youth & young adults, ages 16 – 35, and parish designated adult chaperones for youth.

Criteria: Registration process must be completed. Parish designated chaperones should be screened and are required to have VIRTUS training as part of the Diocesan youth protection policies.

Fees: Registration fee plus housing, transportation and other trip related expenses.

Major Funders: Catholic Charities Annual Appeal