Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth
The Diocese of Portsmouth covers Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, the Channel Isles and parts of Berkshire, Dorset and Oxfordshire
Youth
World Youth Day News
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World Youth Day
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God our Father, we place the preparation for World Youth Day 2011 in Madrid, in your hands.
Bless and protect Pope Benedict and all the pastors of the Church.
Enlighten and strengthen all those preparing for World Youth Day.
Grant them wisdom and strength to carry out their work.
Help us all to prepare deeply for this pilgrimage of faith.
Amen
Lord Jesus Christ, before your ascension, you promised to be with your Church until the end of time.
Bless and multiply the efforts of everyone working towards World Youth Day.
Make us, the young people of the world, your co-workers in the work of redemption, so that we may take root and build in Christ, Amen
Holy Spirit, Lord and Giver of Life, pour out your grace upon the lands of Spain.
Open the hearts of the Spanish people to the receive all young people who will come to World Youth Day.
Grant to those who attend, a conversion in their lives.
Make them strong in faith, hope and charity.
Amen.
Mary, Immaculate Mother, patroness of Spain, pray for us.
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Days in the Diocese
One of the key parts of the World Youth Day experience is Days in the Diocese. Dioceses of allows visiting pilgrims to: - join local communities in hospitality, prayer, celebration and cultural exchange - experience Spanish culture - help renew the Church they visit - engage in social service projects - visit local shrines and sites of interest At the moment we are waiting to hear back from Dioceses in |
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Age Policy
World Youth Day is aimed at 16-35 year olds. You need to be aged 16 or above to be able to go on the pilgrimage. If you are under 18 we will need to have permission forms completed by your parent/guardian. |
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Registering for World Youth DayTo register, complete the Registration Form and send it with a non refundable deposit of £100 to: David Hill
Advisor for Youth Ministry
Park Place Pastoral Centre,
Winchester Road
Wickham
PO17 5HA
Please make cheques payable to: PRCDTR Youth Commission Summer School
Deadline for Registering 31st March 2010
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Cost
Approximately £900 –Travel –Accommodation –WYD Registration |
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What will I need?
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Preparation Meetings
(Palm Sunday & WYD 2010) St Colman’s Church St Colman's Ave Cosham, PO6 2JJ (Click for Map) 2-4pm
Other venues to be confirmed
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News fromJerseyAre you 15yrs-30yrs by Aug 31st 2011? Would you like to represent our Jersey Parish at this International Youth Event? A Savings club is available and support to fund raise your costs. Call into the Upper Youth Room at
Thinking of WYD Don't miss World Youth Day 2010 Sunday 28th March 2.30-6pm St. Mary & St. Peter’s Church. Details from Mary Cahill. |
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News from North West HampshirePizza Ponder and Prayer sessions for all the participants. Starting on the 28th Feb 5.00pm-6.30pm at St Josephs, Basingstoke. |
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Walking to Santiago de CompostelaFr Tom Grufferty is organising a Walking pilgrimage along the Camino in Spain proior to World Youth Day. The plan is to walk 100 miles from Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela fom the 7th - 15th August before joining up with the Diocesan Group in Madrid. Conditions for Travel.
Application forms and further details available from
St. Joseph’s Parish Havant
134 West Street,
Havant P09 1LP
Tel.
e-mail t.grufferty@ntlworld.com
To download a poster, click here.
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WYD Leaders EveningAs part of the Diocesan pilgrimage to World Youth Day in Madrid there will be opportunities for adults to journey with the young people as leaders to:
If you are interested then come along to the meeting on
Tuesday 16th March 2010 at
St Edmund’s Presbytery 14 Rockstone Place Southampton SO15 2EQ 7.30pm - 9.00pm Any questions, please get in touch with David.
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