World Youth Day 2011
Information Session
“Planted and built up in
Jesus Christ, firm in the faith.”
(cf Col 2:7)
WORLD YOUTH DAY MADRID
15th – 21st AUGUST, 2011
Queensland Bishops’
Pilgrimage to World Youth Day
Madrid 2011
TOUR CODE:
QLD01
WYD Madrid Direct
Journey directly to Madrid as we
prepare for a WYD week of epic
proportions in the company of Pope
Benedict XVI and the youth of the
world.
A 13 day pilgrimage
departs Saturday 13th August 2011
ITINERARY
HIGHLIGHTS
1
2
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* Note:
Our visit to the city of Toledo is
a day trip.
Check out holy Toledo and explore the
Old town’s ancient Cathedrals and
sacred treasures as we walk the
cobblestone streets and alleyways that
take us back in time.
.
Allow the Madrid week to change our lives
as we encounter faith, friendship and a
festival atmosphere like no other event.
3
Join two million pilgrims for a huge
sleep out under the stars and awake
to the dawn of a World Youth Day
Mass never to be forgotten.
TOUR CODE:
QLD02
Spanish Days
Featuring hosted Days in the Diocese
Experience a Spanish welcome like no other
as we are taken in by the vibrant Catholic
community of our host diocese for four
amazing days of celebration, cultural
exchange and friendship.
This will be an ideal preparation before
joining the river of pilgrims flowing towards
Madrid and a week that promises to be
unforgettable.
Accompanied by
Bishop Joseph Oudeman
A 16 day pilgrimage
departs Wednesday 10th August 2011
F E S T I VA L
FRIENDSHIP
FAI T H
HIGHLIGHTS
ITINERARY
1
*
* Note:
Our Days in the Diocese Partner
is still being decided. Segovia is
used as an example.
2
Step right into the Spanish Catholic
community and begin to taste the
welcome of a people rich in history,
faith and warm hospitality.
Meet young people from all over the world
and be inspired by their stories,
enthusiasm, joy and cultural differences as
we prepare for the coming days.
3
Arrive into Madrid inspired and ready to
embrace the youth of the world as we
experience a mind-blowing week of faith
and festival with Pope Benedict XVI.
TOUR CODE:
QLD03
Sacred Origins
Featuring Holy Land, Egypt & Spain
Set out on an epic journey along the ancient
paths of our faith from Lake Galilee and
Jerusalem in the Holy Land through the
Sinai wilderness to Egypt.
Arrive then into Madrid ready for a WYD
week that promises to be a life-changing
encounter.
Accompanied by
Archbishop John Bathersby
A 23 day pilgrimage
departs Wednesday 3rd August 2011
F E S T I VA L
FRIENDSHIP
ITINERARY
FAI T H
HIGHLIGHTS
1
Share an amazing for night stay by the
shores of Lake Galilee and rediscover
here the life and presence of Jesus.
2
Touch the very rock of Calvary during our
pilgrimage exploration of the Old City of
Jerusalem.
3
Featuring:
• Jericho • Sea of Galilee • Mt Tabor • Nazareth
• Mt Beatitudes • Bethlehem • Jerusalem
• Calvary • Dead Sea • Taba – the Red Sea
• Mt Sinai • St Catherine’s Monastery
• Pyramids at Giza • Cairo • WYD Madrid week
and much more…
4
Climb to the summit of Mt Sinai before
the breaking of dawn where Moses
received the Ten Commandments.
Gather in Madrid for a week long meeting with
the Holy Father and the youth of the world
that will blow our mind!
WYD Madrid
8
4
Mt Carmel
Caesarea
Jericho
3
Jerusalem
2
Cairo
Taba/Red Sea
1
1
Mount Sinai
Sea of Galilee
Amman
WYD MADRID 2011
GENERAL PILGRIMAGE NOTES
Inclusions:
Return international economy class airfare
Internal European flights if applicable
All prepaid airport taxes and charges
Accommodation including current local taxes as specified in itinerary
based on moderate hotel accommodation on tour only and
university residences for WYD week in Madrid
Transfers and transport between airports and hotels
Sightseeing tours and excursions
Entrance fees to local venues if applicable
Services of a local English speaking guide for tour portion only (not
included during WYD week)
Tips and gratuities for drivers and guides
GENERAL PILGRIMAGE NOTES
Inclusions:
Breakfast and dinners daily as specified in itinerary (meals in Madrid
included as part of your WYD11 registration)
NB. Madrid breakfast included at Uni Residence. Dinner supplement
to apply for other meals required at the Uni Residences.
WYD week registration package including:
University residence accommodation
public transportation for the week
free entrance to all WYD cultural activities (concerts, exhibits,
museum visits etc)
priority access to all areas reserved for WYD participants
pilgrimage backpack with handbook for all WYD activities, hat, tshirt and Madrid guidebook
breakfast, lunch and dinner daily
GENERAL PILGRIMAGE NOTES
Exclusions:
Meals not specified
All beverages
Travel insurance
Items of a personal nature
Passport and visa fees (if applicable)
WYD MADRID 2011
WYD MADRID 2011 - OVERVIEW
General
•
Expecting 2 million to attend the weekend programme
•
The Organising Committee is confident that the transport system will not fail,
partly due to the August exodus in Summer where most businesses close
down and schools / uni's do not resume until first week of September.
•
Too early to know if any ratios are planned for number of pilgrims to showers
and toilets at the schools. They appear to accept that supplementary porta-showers and toilets will be a necessary requirement at some schools,
budget permitting. Showers will be available in time shifts and likely to be
very basic.
WYD MADRID 2011 - OVERVIEW
General
•
The allocation of language groupings (for Catechesis etc) around the city
will be greatly dictated by the number of volunteers who speak that
language i.e. They will choose English speaking regions / suburbs based on
whether a higher proportion of English speaking volunteers reside in that
region etc.
•
Madrid will not get dark until after 10pm in Summer. They are planning the
night sessions to begin at 9pm on most evenings! E.g. The Way of the Cross is
currently set down for 9pm! Days will therefore be quite long.
•
Pilgrim walk will be from 3 to 10 km depending on the route allocated.
(N.B. Cuatro Vientos is 10 km south of the city).
WYD MADRID 2011 - OVERVIEW
Registration
•
WYD Registration likely to open about June 2010 in its first phase (i.e.
registering group name and estimated numbers). A second, more detailed
phase to follow in later 2010. (Not so relevant to Aust / NZ groups as Harvest
handles this aspect on their behalf)
•
Simple breakfast is provided at the School accommodation. Hot lunch will
be served and then cold dinner will be handed to pilgrims at lunch venue
to take with them in their backpacks.
WYD MADRID 2011 – DAYS IN THE DIOCESE
DID Overview
•
DID starts Thursday 11th August / Finishes Monday 15th August
•
'Pairing' with preferred Diocese would seem the best way to secure your
group's DID lodgings (Harvest has the listing of co-ordinators for each
Spanish diocese).
•
There is likely to be a Commissioning Mass on the Monday from each DID
central location - Feast of the Assumption (Will depend on time/location as
to whether it is suitable for our groups to attend)
•
DID Regions are likely to be spread over many distant Villages within that
region and not just all in one main city of that diocese. By pairing with
diocesan organisers early, groups can do all possible to avoid parishes
located well away from the main city of that diocese.
WYD MADRID 2011
WYD MADRID WEEK
Monday 15th August
Arrival of the Pilgrims
Tuesday 16th August
1730 - Opening Mass
2100 - Youth Festival
Wednesday 17th August
0900 - Catechesis with the Bishops
2100 - Youth Festival
Thursday 18th August
0900 - Catechesis with the Bishops
1600 - Welcome of the Pope
2100 - Youth Festival
WYD MADRID WEEK
Friday 19th August
0900 - Catechesis with the Bishops
2100 - Way of the Cross
Saturday 20th August
Pilgrim's Walk to Cuatro Vientos (site of the WYD Sleepout)
1600 - Preparatory Programme for the Evening Vigil
2000 - Vigil with the Holy Father
2300 - Sleepout at Cuatro Vientos
Sunday 21st August
0900 - WYD Mass with the Pope at Cuatro Vientos
1300 - Pilgrims begin their return journey to lodgings
Monday 22nd August
Departure of the Pilgrims
WYD MADRID 2011
TIMELINE
2010
May
Qld WYD Pilgrimage Options Promoted
Posters / Promotional Material Distributed
Fundraising begins (continues)
July
WYD Registration Begins
Qld WYD Pilgrimage Online Registration Opens
August 21st
Queensland Pilgrimage to WYD Launch
October 17th
WYD Pilgrim Formation Day
TIMELINE
2011
February
WYD Information Sessions
April
Finances completed with Harvest Pilgrimages.
June
WYD Pilgrim Formation Day
July
WYD Pilgrim Formation Day
Commissioning Mass for Queensland Pilgrimage
August
World Youth Day Madrid
September
POSSIBLE Archbishops Dinner with Pilgrims
WYD MADRID 2011
QUESTIONS
World Youth Day 2011
Information Session