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World Youth Day

World Youth Day. Nick Mirante. General Timeline. Tuesday 15 July 08 Opening Mass of welcome celebrated by George Cardinal Pell followed by concert Wednesday 16 - Friday 18 July 08 Catechesis (teaching) sessions every morning and Youth Festival events in afternoon/evening Thursday 17 July 08

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World Youth Day

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  1. World Youth Day Nick Mirante

  2. General Timeline • Tuesday 15 July 08 • Opening Mass of welcome celebrated by George Cardinal Pell followed by concert • Wednesday 16 - Friday 18 July 08 • Catechesis (teaching) sessions every morning and Youth Festival events in afternoon/evening • Thursday 17 July 08 • Arrival and welcome of the Holy Father • Friday 18 July 08 - evening • Stations of the Cross - a re-enactment of Our Lord's Passion and Death • Saturday 19 July 08 • Pilgrimage walk to site of Closing Mass, evening Vigil with The Holy Father and sleep out 'under the stars’ • Sunday 20 July 08 • Closing Mass and concluding events

  3. St. Ignatius’ College, Riverview • Sunday 13 July - Friday 18 July • The beautiful school grounds, with a spectacular "river view", lends itself to an exciting three day festival with plenty of room for spiritual growth, outdoor fireworks and even indoor swimming!

  4. Houses roughly 1,560 students every year • Founded in 1880 by Fr. Joseph Dalton, SJ • Motto: Quantum Potes Tantum Aude • As much as you can do, so much dare to do

  5. Randwick Racecourse • Acres: 8,799,120 ft2 • Circumference: 7306 ft • Up to 300,000 pilgrims will sleep out under the stars at Randwick • Another 500,000 participants are expected to attend the Final Mass celebrated by Pope Benedict XVI

  6. WYD Package- A • Duration: Full Week; July 14 – July 20 • Accommodations: St. Ignatius’ College, Riverview • Meals: 7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 5 Dinners • Transportation: Included (SICR to Events/Airport)

  7. What are Catechesis Events? • Catechesis consists of gathering in groups, teaching from the Bishop, discussion and the celebration of Mass in the course of a morning. • Over 200 Catechesis sessions will be held in different locations throughout Sydney in the mornings for three days - Wednesday 16, Thursday 17 and Friday 18 July. • English Catechesis will be held at St. Ignatius’ College, Riverview

  8. Youth Festival • Involving three dynamic afternoons of entertainment and activities from every corner of the globe the Youth Festival is an exciting chance for pilgrims and the public to take part in a vibrant cultural and spiritual exchange! • We were invited to participate in the Youth Festival with MAGiS08 • Workshop: Personal Vocation • Prayer: Taize

  9. Theme for WYD • “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses.” ~Acts 1:8 • WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?

  10. See You Next Meeting • March 27 @ 10:10pm

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