World Youth Day 2011

In the footsteps of John Paul II

WYD PrayerFriend and Lord Jesus Christ,How great You are!With Your words and Works You have revealed to usWho God is, Your Father and our Father,and Who You are: our Savior.You call us to be with You.

We wish to follow You wherever You go.We thank You for Your Incarnation.You are the Eternal Son of God,but You humbled Yourself and became man.We thank You for Your Death and Resurrection.You obeyed the Father's will to the extremeand for this reason You are the Lord of all persons and things.We thank You for having remained amongst usin the Eucharist.Your Presence, Your Sacrifice, Your BanquetInvite us to remain always united to You.

You Call us to work with You.We wish to go wherever You send us:to announce Your name, to heal in Your Name,to bring all of our brothers to You.

Grant us Your Holy Spirit, to enlighten and strengthen us.The Virgin Mary, the Mother You gave us on the cross,always encourages us to do what You say.You are our Life. May our thoughts,our love and our actionsalways be rooted in You!You are our Rock. May our faith in Youalways be the solid foundationof our life!

We pray for Pope Benedict XVI,for the Bishops and for all those whoare preparing the next World Youth Dayin Madrid.We pray for our family and friendsand especially forall the young people who will get to know youin this encounter, thanks to the firm and joyfultestimony of the faith. Amen.

“In the footsteps of JPII” – our pilgrimage

92 Pilgrims 28 days 12 destinations 4 countries 1 life-changing journey!

Our program Meals: breakfast and dinner We will:

Sight-see Share daily Mass together Time for fun and relaxation

Small groups Sharing and reflecting Practicality – for travel and safety

Our journey Departing Saturday 6th August:

Ballarat & Melbourne will fly out of Tullamarine at 3:00pm on Thai Airways TG46, flying via Bangkok & Rome Brisbane, Canberra & Sydney will fly out of Sydney at 3:50pm on Qantas QF5, flying via Singapore & Helsinki

Arriving Sunday 7th August in Warsaw, Poland

Poland: former communist country with a rich and difficult history Its unique character reflects its position at the meeting point of Western and Eastern Europe Our journey begins with 1 night in capital city Warsaw

Our itinerary: Poland

2 nights in Krakow

2nd largest city in Poland, dating back to 7th century Divine Mercy shrine Bishop’s Palace

Wadowice Small Polish town, +1000 years old Birthplace of Karol Wojtyla, Pope JP II

Auschwitz Largest of the German concentration camps in World War II Camp where St. Maximilien Kolbe and St. Edith Stein were interred and killed

2 nights in Zakopane

An opportunity for us to relax and prepare for the journey ahead in Poland’s premier mountain destination A place of beauty and serenity that Karol Wojtyla loved

3 nights in Rome The eternal city and the heart of the Church A city in which so many saints died for their faith in the early years of Christianity Home to the tomb of John Paul II

Italy

7 nights in Madrid for World Youth Day ...

Spain

Avila Medieval walled city Home to St. Teresa of Avila and St. John of the Cross

1 night in Salamanca UNESCO World Heritage site Famous for its beautiful architecture

3 nights in Fatima Pilgrimage site built at the location of the apparitions of Mary to three young children in 1917 Visited by millions of people every year An opportunity to rest and reflect before returning to Australia

Portugal

Madrid – the 11th international World Youth Day

WYD: Why?“Even though you are young,

the time for action is now! It is time to let your light shine! Remember, Christ is calling you; the Church needs you;

the Pope believes in you, and he expects great things of

you!” John Paul II

The goal of WYD A moving and sanctifying pilgrimage in faith An experience of the power of the Holy Spirit Rediscovering the centrality of the Word and Sacrament Enabling pilgrims to be witnesses to Christ

Pilgrimage What’s the difference between a pilgrimage and a holiday?

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Madrid’s theme What does it mean to ‘be planted’ in Christ? How can we be ‘built up’ as Christians? Through our pilgrimage and experiences, we can ask the Lord to strengthen – firm – our faith

Youth Festival & Catechesis

Theatre, live music, interactive experiences, art & more, rooted in faith and shared with other pilgrims from all over the world The opportunity to join thousands of others for catechesis – taught by a different Bishop each day – as well as praise and Mass

Opening Mass, Stations of the Cross

Madrid during WYD Spain’s capital and largest city will be open for pilgrims, with free access to the many world-renowned galleries, museums and cultural centres

And all of this will be enjoyed by an estimated 2 million pilgrims!

So, how will we stand out?

Our friendly and patient demeanours! Merchandise Gobsmacking choral ability!

Safety & Responsibility Pilgrimage Medical Officer: Christian Colangelo Pilgrimage leaders Shared responsibility of all on pilgrimage: pilgrim code of conduct Passports & visas You need to bring: copies of your passport, medical information and travel insurance, if you are not using ACU’s travel insurance

Costs Your pilgrimage payment includes:

Airfares and prepaid airport taxesBus travel as requiredAccommodationBreakfasts and dinners daily on touring programmeSightseeing excursions with entrance fees and local guides as listedServices of a local multi-lingual escort for touring programmeTips and gratuities for drivers and guides on tourDuring WYD:

Simple breakfast, lunches and dinners dailyPublic transportation pass during WYD weekFree entrance to all WYD cultural activitiesWYD pilgrim's backpack with Madrid guidebook and feature inclusions

You will need to cover:Lunches (except during WYD)Souvenirs & personal shopping (including toiletries etc)

What’s next? It’s important to

prepare for any journey …

Our three sessions: This session Session 2: JPII,

packing Session 3: Final

practical & pilgrimage preparation & formation

Final PrayerMay the Lord Jesus reveal Himself to each one of us, may He

give us the strength to go out and profess that we are Christian, may He will show us that He alone can fill our

hearts. May we accept His freedom and embrace His truth, and be messengers of the certainty that we have been truly

liberated through the death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus. May this be our new experience, the powerful

experience, that will generate, through us, a more just society and a better world.

We ask this through Christ our Lord, Amen.

World Youth Day 2011

In the footsteps of John Paul II