Post on 29-Mar-2015
WORLD YOUTH DAYRIO 2013
By Stephen Colella, Fr. Matt Williams, Danielle Olsen, and Kathy Stebbins
Office for the New Evangelization, Archdiocese of BostonPartnered with
Dube Travel
Opening PrayerFootprints
In the Chapel
IcebreakerRound One:
WYD Themes
Three Goals1. What is the Pilgrimage
model of WYD?2. How do we Structure WYD
for Success?3. How do we best Prepare
for WYD?
Three Goals1. What is the Pilgrimage
model of WYD?
What is the Pilgrimage model of WYD?
A Brief History of Pilgrimage:“O God, who granted to the sons of Israel to pass through the middle of the sea with dry steps, and who revealed thee to the three wise men through the guidance of a star, grant us, we beg thee, a prosperous path and calm weather, so that we might be worthy of arriving at the place where we are going and, finally, at the gate of eternal happiness.”
What is the Pilgrimage model of WYD?
A Brief History of Pilgrimage:• Go to be closer to God• Scriptures
• Moses and Israel• Three Magi• St. Paul
• Judaism: • Temple in Jerusalem
What is the Pilgrimage model of WYD?
A Brief History of Pilgrimage:• Christianity:• Desert Fathers• Early Christians • To see where where Jesus and the Apostles lived• 4th Century established• St. Jerome and St. Augustine • Piety, Discernment, Retreat from worldy concerns
• Constantine• Constructed Basilicas• Roman infrastructure
What is the Pilgrimage model of WYD?
A Brief History of Pilgrimage:• Christianity:
• Medieval Period• Rome
• St. Peter and St. Paul• Relics• Cathedrals and Monasteries
• Santiago de Compostela• St. James the Greater
• Canterbury• St. Thomas Becket
What is the Pilgrimage model of WYD?
The Spirituality of Pilgrimage:• To:• Deepen Faith• Fulfill a Vow• Expiate a Crime• Seek a Cure• And many others
• This Intention for Yourself and/or Others• Influence of Franciscans and Dominicans
What is the Pilgrimage model of WYD?
The Spirituality of Pilgrimage:• Composed of:• The Blessing of the Local Bishop• Full Confession• Holy Mass• Special Prayers• “Reading and Living” the Scriptures• Fasting• Deliver Intentions• Special Graces
What is the Pilgrimage model of WYD?
The Spirituality of Pilgrimage:• Et Cetera:• Objects to deliver or give away• Objects as proof of pilgrimage• Long coarse garment• Small purse
What is the Pilgrimage model of WYD?
A Brief History of WYD:
• Blessed Pope John Paul II• UNIV Palm Sunday Papal Gathering• San Lorenzo International Youth Center• UN Year for Youth
What is the Pilgrimage model of WYD?
A Brief History of WYD:•Blessed Pope John Paul II
• His Own Life• Child, Young Adult, Priest, Athlete, Actor• Family, Work, Suffering, Vocation• Life’s Journey as Pilgrimage
• Juvenology• Poland Young Adult Ministry• “Nature Milieu”
• Thesis of Love and Responsibility• Phenomonology• “Man and Woman He created Them”• Complementarity• Communio• Know Self through Gift of Self
What is the Pilgrimage model of WYD?
A Brief History of WYD:UNIV Palm Sunday Papal Gathering
• St. Jose Maria Escriva• Opus Dei community movement• College University Student Ministry• 1968 Gathered them all in Rome • Began to meet with the Pope on Palm Sunday
What is the Pilgrimage model of WYD?
A Brief History of WYD:San Lorenzo International Youth Center• “Communion and Liberation” movement• A Proposal from their Young Adults• 1983 Pope John Paul II gave the Church in Rome to
the “Emmanuel Community”• Entrusted the Emmanuel Community with what
became the “World Youth Day Cross” after the Year of Redemption
What is the Pilgrimage model of WYD?
A Brief History of WYD:UN Year for Youth
• 1985 the United Nations declared a “Year for the Youth”
• Pope John Paul II wanted to make sure that the Catholic Church had a voice and witness in it
What is the Pilgrimage model of WYD?
1985 Rome, ItalyWorld Youth Day is Born!
Why the Pilgrimage model for WYD?
Original Goals of WYD according to Blessed Pope John Paul II:
• A moving and sanctifying Pilgrimage in faith• An experience of the power of the Holy Spirit to
strengthen the faith of our young people• To rediscover the centrality of the Word and Sacrament• To enable pilgrims to be witnesses to Christ • To provide “An encounter with Jesus Christ, His Spirit,
and His Church.” - JP2
Why the Pilgrimage model for WYD?
• Monday:• (Mass with Cardinal Sean)• (Opening Dinner with Cardinal Sean)• (Visit to Local Cathedral)• (“Meet and Greet”- “Out and About”)
• Tuesday: • Welcome Mass to the Youth of the World
with the Local Bishop• Wednesday
(Repeated Thursday and Friday): • Confession Stations• Catechesis Sites• Holy Mass• Faith Celebrations
• Thursday:• Welcome Gathering with the Holy Father
The Schedule of WYD:• Friday:
• Stations of the Cross• Saturday:
• (Mass with Cardinal Sean)• Physical Pilgrimage to overnight site• Adoration with the Holy Father
• Sunday:• Holy Mass with Holy Father• Angelus and Next WYD Invite• (Closing Dinner with Cardinal)• (Debrief)
Why the Pilgrimage model for WYD?
The Four Themes of the Catechism: Trinity
Christ
Paschal Mystery
Human Person
Why the Pilgrimage model for WYD?
The Four Themes of the Catechism: Trinity
Christ
Paschal Mystery
Human Person
Why the Pilgrimage model for WYD?
Pope Benedict IXVPilgrimage in the Year of Faith“To go on pilgrimage is not simply to visit a place to admire its treasures of nature, art or history.“To go on pilgrimage really means to step out of ourselves in order to encounter God where he has revealed himself, where his grace has shone with particular splendor and produced rich fruits of conversion and holiness among those who believe.”
–Benedict XVI (Nov. 6, 2010)Pope Benedict on Pilgrimage
IcebreakerRound Two:
WYD Popes, Locations, and Years
Three Goals2. How do we Structure WYD for Success?
How do we Structure WYD for Success?
How the Archdiocese of Boston Coordinates WYD:
Pope at the Vatican
WYD Committee Rio WYD HQ ONE Parish
Pastor/Priest Parish Captain Adults Teens
How do we Structure WYD for Success?
How the Archdiocese of Boston Coordinates WYD:
Pope at the Vatican
WYD Committee Rio WYD HQ ONE Parish
Pastor/Priest Parish Captain Adults Teens
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How do we Structure WYD for Success?
The “Train the Trainer” Model
We are all Pilgrims.The ONE Team serves the Parish Captains, the Parish Captains serve their Adult Leaders,the Adult Leaders serve their Teens.
How do we Structure WYD for Success?
The “Train the Trainer” Model
All Teens
All Adults
Parish Captains
ONE Team
How do we Structure WYD for Success?
Expectations for All Pilgrims
“This is a Pilgrimage,Not a Vacation,We Never Complain,And we Always Have Fun!”
How do we Structure WYD for Success?
Expectations for All Teens• Agree to the Terms of the Pilgrimage• Be Open to the Faith• Basic Communications Skills• Ability to Follow Instructions• Respect Self, Others, and Property• Self Aware and Able:• Crowds, Sun, Heat, Hydration, Walking
How do we Structure WYD for Success?
Expectations for All AdultsESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:• Be present at all preparation meetings and group meetings at the parish and at the Pastoral Center.• Be present for young pilgrims and help in any way to prepare them for pilgrimage.• Be present and available for the group leader during planning phase of pilgrimage.
QUALIFICATIONS:• Ability to communicate effectively with teens and adults especially in small group setting.• Some experience working with teens either in a parish or school setting.• Knowledge and love of the Catholic faith and a desire to contribute to the mission of the Church.• Strong service orientation.• Catholic Christian lifestyle. • Some experience travelling with large groups a plus.
PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE ELEMENTS:• Ability to walk 5 – 10 miles daily, with a backpack.• Ability to function in a calm and helpful manner during crisis.• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.• Patience• Ability to engage pilgrims in spontaneous activity during down time.
THE BOTTOM LINEUnderstand Pilgrimage; Like Christ and His Bride; Like Teens; Be a Facilitator!!!
How do we Structure WYD for Success?
Expectations for Parish CaptainsESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:• Be present at all preparation meetings at the Pastoral Center to ascertain and obtain information regarding pilgrimage in order to communicate the information
to all other pilgrims in your care.• Be able to communicate effectively with pilgrims and parents during preparation period as well as during pilgrimage.• Be present and available for team during planning phase of pilgrimage.
QUALIFICATIONS:• Ability to communicate effectively with teens and adults especially parents.• Working knowledge of WYD and pilgrimage with teens and young adults.• Knowledge and love of the Catholic faith and a desire to contribute to the mission of the Church.• Strong service orientation.• Catholic Christian lifestyle. • Ability to communicate effectively with ONE Team and travel company..
PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE ELEMENTS:• Ability to walk 5 – 10 miles daily, with a backpack.• Ability to function in a calm and helpful manner during crisis.• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.• Patience• Ability to engage pilgrims in spontaneous activity during down time.• Ability to pray with adults and young people.
THE BOTTOM LINEAttend Meetings; Present the Church Teachings; Hold Boundaries; Communicate and Process Well; Be a Leader!!!
IcebreakerRound Three:
WYD Songs and Cities
Three Goals3. How do we best Prepare for WYD?
How do we best Prepare for WYD?
The Pre-Requisites:• Marketing• Fundraising• Advocacy• Communications
How do we best Prepare for WYD?
The Training and Formation:• Physical• Start Walking!
• Spiritual• Spiritual Bouquet
• Mental• Relational• Emotional
• Logistical Preparation
How do we best Prepare for WYD?
• If you could only bring Three Things with you to WYD RIO 2013, what would one of them be?
How do we best Prepare for WYD?
• If you could only bring Three Things with you to WYD RIO 2013, what would one of them be?• Your Passport • (with Visa)
• Currency • (and/or credit card)
• Plane Ticket • (with boarding pass)
How do we best Prepare for WYD?
ONE will Support YOUBefore,During,And After!!!!
IcebreakerAnnounce the Winners!
Supporting Materials to Utilize Tonight back Home!Future Meetings
ONE:• January 10, • March 14, • May 23, • June 15, • WYD!
Your Parish:• February, • April, • July before WYD!
Supporting Materials to Utilize Tonight back Home!HOMEWORK:1. Replicate the content and methods of the
night for your parish!2. Start the Spiritual Bouquet for WYD!3. Prepare for our “Churrascaria”
Supporting Materials to Utilize Tonight back Home!ONE Will EMAIL You!!!• Reminders
• Passport!• Meetings
• Latest Forms Required• Medical• Legal
• Fundraising Ideas• Small Group Processing Tips• The Icebreakers, Prayers, and Materials from Tonight!
Closing Prayer
The WYD Rio 2013 Prayer
THANK YOU!!!WORLD YOUTH DAY
RIO 2013Office for the New Evangelization, Archdiocese
of BostonPartnered with
Dube Travel