‘Planted and Built Up in Jesus Christ, Firm in the Faith’

1. ‘Planted and Built Up in Jesus Christ, Firm in the Faith’

2. WORLD YOUTH DAY IS … A PILGRIMAGE… AN INDIVIDUAL ENCOUNTER… A GROUP EXPERIENCE…

3. THEME SONG Firmes en la fe, firmes en la fe! We go forward in Christ, he's our companion and he is Lord! Glory be to him! Glory be to him! We go forward in Christ, made stronger in our faith. Your love, it builds us up and keeps us rooted, Your cross, it gives us constant strength and courage, Your flesh, it ever saves us and sustains us, Your blood, it flows to cheer us and renew us.

4. As a pilgrim, I will... • Put safety first in all situations • • Inform my group leader of my movements and activities at all times • • Let the group leader know if I feel unsafe or have any Concerns • • I fully accept and respect the authority of group leaders on this pilgrimage

5. As a pilgrim, I will... • I will accept and follow the directions and advice of group leaders on this pilgrimage • I understand my personal responsibility regarding passport, money, property and personal health and hygiene.

6. As Pilgrims… • We are models of Christ and ambassadors for our Pan Australia CCC • being intentionally courteous to everyone you meet • watching out for fellow pilgrims’ health, safety and wellbeing • - avoiding language and actions which would be considered offensive

7. As Pilgrims… • We will be travelling as a community, and should be open to developing authentic relationships with everyone on the pilgrimage. • endeavouring to spend time with many different people • being prepared to sacrifice personal interests to engage with the pilgrimage • It is mandatory that there be no sexual activity other than for married couples • - It is mandatory that NOBODY travel alone

8. As Pilgrims… • We should have a participation mindset. This would be displayed by • joining with all group events and activities • engaging with your small group each day • not discouraging others from getting involved • - not spending large amounts of time on the internet/phone, which can be a distraction from relating to other pilgrims

9. As Pilgrims… • We will respect each other’s personal space This would be displayed by • At all times show respect for the practices, customs and property of others • - it is mandatory that males not enter female bedrooms, and females not enter men’s bedrooms except in case of an emergency

10. SPAIN Weather av. 18-31 degrees (could reach 40) Money 200 EURO = 250 AUD For emergency Additional Meals WYD Merchandise Travel Adapter Type F Updates on E-coli (Joanna)

11. Security Issues Crime Rate very high in Spain Organised Theft activities Gang robbery Giving incorrect change to tourists Minimise expensive, sentimental, and unnecessary belongings E-mail yourself a copy of your passport, drivers license, and any other travel documents before you depart, so you have a copy that can be accessed while you are away if you loose your passport

12. WHAT’S IN THE LUGGAGE?

13. WHAT TO BRING • GOOD WALKING COMFORTABLE SHOES • LIGHT CLOTHING/ LARGE TEMPERATURE RANGE BETWEEN NIGHT/DAY • QUICK DRY TOWEL/ UNDERWEAR • TOILETRIES (TOILET SITUATION – WYD SYDNEY 9 SHOWERS TO 600 PP) • SUN PROTECTION, SUNSCREEN, HAT, SUNGLASSES • RAIN/DISPOSABLE PONCHO/ UMBRELLA • SLEEPING BAG • TRAVEL PILLOW

14. WHAT TO BRING • BIBLE (OPTIONAL) • TORCH • PERSONAL JOURNAL, ROSARY (OPTIONAL) • TRAVEL DAY BACKPACK • SMALL AM/FM RADIO (FOR LIVE ENGLISH TRANSLATION) • MONEY • WET WIPES/ TOILET PAPER • WATER BOTTLE • Medication/ throat Lollies / vitamins • WASHING POWDER

15. WHAT TO BRINGISSUES • TARPS SITUATION • (LAUNDRY OPPORTUNITY- ONCE IN BARCELONA)

16. WHAT NOT TO BRING • LAPTOP/ TABLETS/ GAMING CONSOLE • EXPENSIVE JEWELLERY • FOOD/SNACKS (AIRPORT CUSTOMS) • DATA AND VOICE ROAMING EXPENSIVE $$$$$ • BE SENSIBLE REMEMBER IT’S A PILGRIMAGE!!

17. Airline Issues Group Seating Baggage Allowance (20kg) + Cabin bag – STRICT particularly domestic flight France -> Spain extremely strict on baggage allowance Allowance for 17.5kg per pilgrim for personal items – remaining to help carry SHARED RESOURCES Check-In Procedures Bag tagging uniformity use ones from Harvest 2½ hours minimum check-in from Intl. Gateway City

18. EMERGENCY CONTACTSJacinta 0433762624Adrian 0433344822Harvest Tours

19. Pilgrim Travel Documentation Each Pilgrim to receive: 1 Wallet 2 Baggage tags 1 Lanyard (preferred name/group name) 1 Pilgrim Journal E-Tickets Itinerary with - Hotel/flight lists - Name lists - Airport Check-In Advice - Outgoing Passenger Card - Travel Tips etc.

20. Harvest Pilgrim Pack

21. Harvest Pilgrim Pack

22. Harvest Pilgrim Pack

23. Harvest Pilgrim Pack

24. WHERE WE’LL SLEEP • TAIZE • Multi-share Cabins (beds like @ camp) • BARCELONA • Either in school hall or home stay • MADRID • Most @ some school / church hall

25. WHERE WE’LL SLEEP • SLEEP-OUT • Outdoors underneath the stars

26. ITINERARY • FRIDAY 05/08 • 10:00AM @ YTU DID • LUNCH INCLUDED, DINNER – SELF EXPENSES @ THE BOOTH • SATURDAY 06/08 • 9:00 AM @ OLPS (COMMISSIONING MASS AND BREAKFAST ) • 2:00PM FLIGHT

27. TRANSPORTATION? ITINERARY

28. ITINERARY • Day 4-7: TAIZÉ COMMUNITY • Day 8: FROM TAIZÉ COMMUNITY TO BARCELONA • Day 9-10: BARCELONA • Days in the Diocese

29. ITINERARY Day 12-16: WORLD YOUTH DAY WEEK Day 17: SATURDAY WALK Day 18: DEPART MADRID

30. Youth Festival - Wed, Thurs, Fri afternoons and evenings Concerts Exhibitions Forums Debates Dance Adoration ReconciliationStreet performances Workshops Theatre Films Vocations expo gatherings Centres of spirituality and mission

31. TRAVEL INSURANCE – A MUST!!! aleung@bourneandweir.com.au carlos.leung@suncorp.com.au

32. Q&A

33. UPCOMING EVENTS • COMMUNITY MASS / PARTY @ 24TH SUNDAY • LAST SWEET AND SOUR COURSE @ 27TH WEDNESDAY • GIFT MAKING

34. World Youth Day 2011 Prayer God of hope and grace, send your Holy Spirit as our helper and guide. As we prepare for World Youth Day in Madrid, help us to build on the many graces and experiences that were the fruit of World Youth Day in Sydney. Send us the power of your Spirit, so that we may continue to be your witnesses in service and love to all youth in Australia.

35. May we journey together in the great south land of the Holy Spirit and share in this pilgrimage of faith. Pour your love into our lives so that we may be apostles of reconciliation and builders for the new creation. Nourish and unite us through the Eucharist, so that in faith we may be planted and built up in Jesus Christ.

36. We ask this through the intercession of Our Lady of the Southern Cross and in the name of our Lord Jesus, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit one God forever and ever. Amen. Mary, Help of Christians. Pray for us. Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop. Pray for us.

37. THEME SONG Firmes en la fe, firmes en la fe! We go forward in Christ, he's our companion and he is Lord! Glory be to him! Glory be to him! We go forward in Christ, made stronger in our faith. Your love, it builds us up and keeps us rooted, Your cross, it gives us constant strength and courage, Your flesh, it ever saves us and sustains us, Your blood, it flows to cheer us and renew us.