World Youth Day 2013

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Please Note:  Our office is not organizing or leading a Diocesan trip to Rio, but we are available to assist parishes with preparations for attending WYD.  Please scroll down to get more information.

News

WORLD YOUTH DAY – MIDWEST, “GO AND MAKE DISCIPLES OF ALL NATIONS”– SATURDAY, 27 JULY, 2013:  SAVE THE DATE!  @Marion Catholic High School, Chicago Heights, IL, 1:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.  Designed for high-school age (Strict age policy: Participants must be high school age.  Chaperones need to be 21 and over.).  Simple accommodations - staying in a nearby parish on the floor, pilgrim style - included in registration price.  Cost:  $30/person by June 15; $40/person after June 15.  For detailed information, including registration materials, Click here.  Contact Mark Delsander at 216-334-1261 x25 or mxdelsander@clevelandcatholiccharities.org.

SAVE THE DATE!  WORLD YOUTH DAY HOME EVENT (DETROIT) FOR YOUNG ADULTS - July 27-28:  Young Adult group leaders & Young Adults, do you have young adults in your ministry who or do you wish to connect to WYD 2013 but cannot go to Brazil. Well, they/you only need to get to Detroit. Plans for a day of service on Saturday, dinner at the Cathedral and vigil/all-night gathering are part of this event. A registration form will be available soon. Please share the Save the Date Flyer.

Get Your Free Visa for WYD 2013!  The Consulate General of Brazil is now issuing special visas that are free of charge for WYD 2013 participants.

• How can I get my free visa?!

WORLD YOUTH DAY – RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – 23-28 JULY, 2013:  World Youth Day (WYD) is a worldwide celebration of young Catholics with the Holy Father.  WYD is primarily for young adults (18-30's).   Click here for the promotional video.

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Resources

The Pontifical Mission Societies is pleased to present a unique resource for young people, designed to help them prayerfully prepare for WYD (“Go”), to intentionally celebrate the day itself (“Make”), and to continue the experience as missionary disciples after WYD 2013 comes to a close (“Disciples”).

This book is written for use by both groups attending the event in Rio with the Holy Father, as well as for those who will not travel to Rio but who are nevertheless called to respond to the Holy Father’s specific call to all young people for WYD 2013.

Read an informational flyer with more details about this comprehensive 120-page resource, which integrates Scripture, Church teaching, prayers, ice-breakers, activities, small group and personal reflections, as well as musical suggestions from well-known Catholic artists.
 
Online ordering is now open at www.propfaith.net/wydrio2013.  Click here to download the flyer promoting this publication.

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Websites

• USCCB WYD Site
• Official WYD Site English
• Official WYD Site Spanish

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General Information

Purpose: The Pope invites young people from all over the world to attend and celebrate together at World Youth Day (WYD).  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. This gathering is held every three years at an international location.  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.

For more information, please contact Mark Delsander, 216-334-1261 x25.