WYD Presentation

WYD08 Theme: 

WYD08 Theme

“Terra Magna Australis del Spiritu Sancto”: 

“Terra Magna Australis del Spiritu Sancto”

Vision and Legacy: Goals: 

Vision and Legacy: Goals 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

Vision and Legacy: Three Phases: 

Vision and Legacy: Three Phases to June 2008: logistical preparation, evangelisation, catechesis & prayer July 2008: pilgrimage of faith: an encounter with Christ, his Holy Spirit and his Church August 2008 to 2028+: reaping the fruit in mission to the future

Phase One: Pastoral Preparation: 

Phase One: Pastoral Preparation ePilgrimage Prayer and Eucharistic adoration in all parishes WYD curriculum for all schools Local celebrations on the Palm Sundays and Pre-Anniversaries National speaking tours Youth Leaders Formation Course Journey of WYD Cross & Icon drawn from our theme Acts 1 v 8

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ePILGRIMAGE register to receive monthly eDITIONS to Dec 08 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 and in the 4 WYD languages

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WYD08 School Curriculum special school curriculum for schools and parishes one module for each semester from July 2006 – Dec 2008 progressively available for download from www.wyd2008.org

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Dioceses of Australia and New Zealand will welcome the youth of the world allows visiting pilgrims to: - join local communities in hospitality, prayer, celebration and cultural exchange - experience ANZ beyond Sydney - help renew the Church they visit - engage in social service projects - visit local shrines and sites of interest Days in the Dioceses: 10-14 July 2008

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www.wyd2008.org will soon have details of all participating dioceses and links to their websites Days in the Dioceses: 10-14 July 2008

Phase Two: Pilgrimage of Faith: 

Phase Two: Pilgrimage of Faith “An encounter with Jesus Christ, his Spirit and his Church”

Key Elements: Opening Mass: 

Key Elements: Opening Mass Tuesday 15th afternoon

Key Elements: Catechesis: 

Key Elements: Catechesis Wednesday 16th Thursday 17th Friday 18th mornings

Key Elements: Youth Festival: 

Key Elements: Youth Festival Wednesday 16th Thursday 17th Friday 18th afternoons and evenings

Key Elements: Papal Welcome: 

Key Elements: Papal Welcome Thursday 17th afternoon

Key Elements: Reconciliation: 

Key Elements: Reconciliation Tuesday 15th - Sunday 20th

Key Elements: Eucharistic Adoration: 

Key Elements: Eucharistic Adoration Tuesday 15th – Sunday 20th

Key Elements: Vocations Expo: 

Key Elements: Vocations Expo Tuesday 15th - Sunday 20th

Key Elements: Stations of the Cross: 

Key Elements: Stations of the Cross Friday 18th evening

Key Elements: Pilgrim walk: 

Key Elements: Pilgrim walk Saturday 19th

Key Elements: Vigil: 

Key Elements: Vigil Saturday 19th evening

Key Elements: Final Mass: 

Key Elements: Final Mass Sunday 20th morning

Phase Three: Reaping the fruits: 

Phase Three: Reaping the fruits Imagining the future Renewal for every corner of our Church Planning now to make opportunities for returnee pilgrims on fire with faith Mission to the future

Issues: Why July?: 

To make WYD08 a genuinely WORLD youth day a time was chosen when young people in Australia and from the Northern hemisphere were both on a break from school, college and university Issues: Why July?

Issues: Weather: 

Issues: Weather Rome April Washington May Toronto June Madrid May London May Krakow June Dublin June Paris May …but be prepared”

Issues: Weather: 

Issues: Weather Very mild, sunny and dry in Sydney in July 2005 Temperatures: Average maximum (daytime) temperatures were particularly mild averaging 19°C [66°F]… Temperat-ures exceeded 19°C on 16 days… Average minimum (over-night) temperatures were 9.3°C [49°F]… Rainfall:  Persistent sunny days...  Sydney's total rainfall of 63mm [2.4 inches] on 7 rain days was well below the historic July average of 98mm. The second half of the month was rainless and virtually cloudless…

Issues: Visas: 

Special WYD Visas will be available for registered Pilgrims 28 days No quotas Integrated with registration Simple processing Issues: Visas

Issues: Disadvantaged Nations: 

shared responsibility solidarity fund administered by PCL reduced pricing on pilgrim packages special airfares support from Local Church twinning Issues: Disadvantaged Nations

Issues: Pilgrim Packages: 

Issues: Pilgrim Packages PCL Requirements different combinations of food, accommodation, dates simple, low cost, approved standard accessible, well organised system of distribution

Issues: Pilgrim packages: 

Issues: Pilgrim packages Proposed Pilgrim Packages Additional low cost accommodation possible before or after Monday-Sunday

Issues: Accommodation: 

Issues: Accommodation home stay schools & halls hostels & hotels

Issues: Meals: 

Issues: Meals breakfast at accommodation lunch at accommodation or catechesis evening meals in central Sydney vouchers will allow pilgrims choice of food stations or commercial food outlets spreads load to many distribution points and minimizes waiting times at site of Vigil & Final Mass

Issues: Cost: 

Issues: Cost return airfare to Australia with possible internal fares full registration (including accommodation, food, transport, solidarity, health insurance etc.) will be less than $US300 spending money any additional travel

Issues: Volunteers: 

Issues: Volunteers 60 long-term volunteers for 12 months 8,000+ short-term and event volunteers Formation & support Rôles in: Evangelization Planning Pilgrim services & assistance Site management, transport, catering… Register now at www.wyd2008.org

Issues: Distance: 

Issues: Distance “Only one sleep to Australia” LAX-SYD 14 hrs (7487 miles) NYC-SYD 21 hrs (9935 miles)

Issues: How big is Australia?: 

Issues: How big is Australia? Much bigger than Europe and approximately the same size as the USA (without Alaska) or Canada… but only 20 million inhabitants plus kangaroos

Issues: Numbers: 

Issues: Numbers How many Americans should we expect to see in Sydney for WYD08? 25,000+

Your planning… is crucial: 

Your planning… is crucial

Your planning… is crucial: 

Your planning… is crucial Keep WYD-SYD informed of projected numbers Pray for WYD08

Feedback and Questions: 

Feedback and Questions “Over 5 million hits since April 2006” Check out the website: www.wyd2008.org