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September 22nd-27th
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History
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Milan 2012 Snapshot
7,000 Conference Attendees
350,000 Festival of Families Attendees
1.5 Million Papal Mass Attendees
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September 21-25, 2015 WMOF CongressSeptember 21 Registration Opens
September 22-25 Congress
September 25-27, 2015 Papal VisitSeptember 25 Welcome at Independence Hall
September 26 Festival of Families on the Parkway
September 27 Papal Mass on the Parkway
Key Dates
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World Meeting of Families – Philadelphia Goals
Re-energize the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and the Church
Strengthen family bonds and highlight role of the family
Showcase Philadelphia and the region in an unprecedented way to a global audience
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World Meeting of FamiliesPreparatory Catechesis &Prayer Cards
Both can be ordered online!
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10 Themes of the Catechesis
Created for JoyThe Mission of LoveThe Meaning of Human SexualityTwo Become OneCreating the Future All Love Bears FruitLight in a Dark WorldA Home for a Wounded HeartMother, Teacher, Family: The Nature & Role of the ChurchChoosing Life
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Central Question
How can we better live outour call to love?
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The WMOF Event
Adult International CongressYouth Congress– Ages 6-17
– Child care available
Festival of FamiliesAnticipated Papal MassConcurrent Film FestivalFamily-Focused Cultural Experiences
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Catholic Relief Services - Helping Hands ProgramPackaging Meals for Children in Africa
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Verbum Domini Exhibit
Mural Arts Program
Special Exhibits and Programs
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Preparation for WMOF
Preparatory Catechism & Student Catechism– Pre-K: 5 lessons, 15 minutes each– High School: 10 lessons, 1 hour each
Official Prayer, Hymn, Iconic Painting & Patron SaintsLocal Archdiocesan events (through Office of New Evangelization): philly.evang.org/wmofNovember 30th
Parish Prep Packet– 10 monthly themes (November 2014 -
August 2015)
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Official Prayer
Before Mass
300 prayer cards
Available online
18 languages
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Adult (18 & above)Full Package Includes:
Congress Registration 2 Buffet Lunch Tickets $100.00 Debit Card SEPTA Train Pass Welcome Kit $325.00
Modified Package Congress Registration $100.00 Debit Card SEPTA Train Pass Welcome Kit $250.00
One Day Only Registration Fee Welcome Kit $95.00
RegistrationChild (6-17)
Full PackageYouth Track Registration2 Buffet Lunch TicketsSEPTA Train PassWelcome Kit$199.00
Modified PackageYouth Track RegistrationSEPTA Train PassWelcome Kit$125.00
One Day OnlyRegistration FeeWelcome Kit$50.00
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Lodging Options
Hotels
Clergy/Religious– Rectories/Convents
Parish– Gymnasiums/Cafeterias/etc. Parish Guidelines Provided
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Homestay
Homestay.com
– WMOF specific private online platform for visitors to
reserve room(s) in local family homes
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Host a FamilyCultural experienceSpread the word through parishes Language needsWorldmeeting2015.org under “Host a Family”[email protected] identifiable solution
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Christmas orders will be accepted this fall!
Retail Plan
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Ways to Give
Mobile Cause– “World” to 51555: English Updates– “PopeInPhilly” to 41444: Pledge– “Pray” to 80888: $10 Donation– “Mundo” to 51555: Spanish Updates
United Way– WMOF Code: 51600
Amazon Smile– “World Meeting of Families Philadelphia
2015”
Donate Now
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Volunteer
Projected Needs
– 10,000 people
Areas of Volunteering
Background Checks
Online this winter
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www.Facebook.com/WorldMeeting2015
@WMF2015
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Stay in the Know
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