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World Youth DayWorld Youth Day

Nick Mirante

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General TimelineGeneral 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

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St. Ignatius’ College, RiverviewSt. 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!

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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

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Randwick RacecourseRandwick 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

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WYD Package- AWYD 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)

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What are Catechesis Events?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

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Youth FestivalYouth 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

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Theme for WYDTheme 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?

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See You Next MeetingSee You Next Meeting

March 27 @ 10:10pm