World Youth Day 2011

In the footsteps of John Paul II

Preparation Session 2

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.

“Firmes en la fe” – WYD song

Chorus: Firmes en la fe, firmes en la fe!(Firm in the faith, strong in the faith!)Caminamos en Cristo, nuestro Amigo, neustro Senor!(We go forward in Christ, He’s our friend and He is Lord!)Gloria siempre a El! Gloria siempre a El!(Glory be to Him! Glory be to Him!)Caminos en Cristo firmes en le fe.(We journey in Christ, made stronger in the faith.)Gloria siempre a El! Gloria siempre a El!(Glory be to Him! Glory be to Him!)Caminos en Cristo firmes en le fe.(We journey in Christ, made stronger in the faith.)

Verse 1: Tu amor nos edifica y nos arraiga,(Your love, it builds us up and keeps us planted)Tu cruz nos consolida y fortalece.(Your cross, it gives us constant strength and

courage.)Tu carne nos redime y nos abraza(Your flesh, it ever saves us and sustains us)Tu sangre nos renueva y nos embriaga.(Your blood, it flows to cheer us and renew us.)Oh, Cristo, nuestro Hermano,(Oh, Christ, you are our Brother,)Oh, Cristo, nuestro Amigo, nuestro Senor.(Oh, Christ, you are our Friend, you are our Lord.)Haznos firmes en ti! Haznos firmes en ti!(Make us firm in the faith! Make us firm in the

faith!)

Chorus: Firmes en la fe, firmes en la fe!(Firm in the faith, strong in the faith!)Caminamos en Cristo, nuestro Amigo, neustro Senor!(We go forward in Christ, He’s our friend and He is Lord!)Gloria siempre a El! Gloria siempre a El!(Glory be to Him! Glory be to Him!)Caminos en Cristo firmes en le fe.(We journey in Christ, made stronger in the faith.)Gloria siempre a El! Gloria siempre a El!(Glory be to Him! Glory be to Him!)Caminos en Cristo firmes en le fe.(We journey in Christ, made stronger in the faith.)

Packing List & POPE What to bring & tips for packing

Important: medication needs to be in your hand luggage with a written letter/prescription from your doctor. We will also need to be notified.

POPE (Part of Pilgrim Experience)Banking reminder

Forms & Procedures Media consent

blogs.acu.edu.au/wyd2011 Code of conduct Sizing details for merchandise

Screening of “Karol” Ten-minute bathroom interval half-way Pizza for dinner