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
What is World Youth Day? |
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What is World Youth Day?In 1985, to celebrate the UN International Year of Youth, Pope John Paul II came up with an idea of a regular international gathering of young people that would embrace , foster and celebrate their faith. The first World Youth Day (WYD) took place on Palm Sunday in Rome and has been celebrated every year since.
Every two or three years there is an international gathering and it is these events that have captured the imagination - in Manila (1995) over 4 million people attended the WYD Mass! WYD offers young Catholics across the world a chance to connect with each other and with God. It is an opportunity to share faith and to realise how huge and diverse the Church is. It is an ideal time to journey with Christ and to renew the Church.
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Previous WYD Gatherings 1984/5 Rome 1987 Buenos Aires 1989 Santiago de Compostela 1991 Czestochowa 1993 Denver 1995 Manila 1997 Paris 2000 Rome 2002 Toronto 2005 Cologne 2008 Sydney 2011 Madrid |
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Themes for 2012 and 2013The theme for 2012 to be celebrated locally on Palm Sunday is "Always be joyful in the Lord!" (Philippians 4:4)
The theme for 2013 is "Go and make disciples of all nations" (Mt 28:19).
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Information EveningsWe will be holding 4 meetings around the diocese in January to explain what the diocese is planning for World Youth Day in Rio. The meetings will be held from 7.30-9.00pm at the following dates and venues. |
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Thursday, 19th January 2012 Cathedral Discovery Centre Bishop Crispian Way Portsmouth PO1 3HG |
Tuesday, 24th January 2012 St. William of York, Reading, Upper Redlands Rd Reading RG1 5JJ |
Wednesday, 25th January 2012 Fr. Louis Suite, Holy Family Church, Redbridge Hill, Millbrook, Southampton SO16 4PL |
Thursday, 26th January 2012 Immaculate Conception & St. Joseph’s, 67 Purewell, Christchurch,
BH23 1EH
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| Numbers The Diocese is limiting the number of places available to 50 people. If more than this number wish to go then a ballot will take place. Age Policy You will need to be aged 18 by April 6th 2013 to be able to go on the pilgrimage. Weather in Rio The temperature in Rio during July is around 20-25°C with some chance of rain.
Cost •Approximately £2300 - £2500 · Travel (flight prices will not be known until August 2012) · Accommodation · WYD Registration · Pilgrim Pack There is a payment schedule that is shown on the back page. It is important that payments are made on time. Special Needs The Diocese is committed to involving people with disabilities in every aspect of the life of the Church. However, we do need to know if you have any special needs so that we can make provision where possible to include you on the pilgrimage. If you need a nominated carer you will be asked to apply for them to join you on the pilgrimage. What will I need to have? · A valid passport · If you are a non UK national you may need to get a visa (this will be your responsibility) · A commitment to attend the preparation meetings Fundraising There will be opportunities to raise money as a group as well as advice given on the best ways to fundraise. Ask your Pastoral Area/Parish/School for support.
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Preparation MeetingsIt is very important that you attend these meetings .
This is for you to get to know the other pilgrims and to prepare for the event.
2012Sunday 1st April
(Palm Sunday & WYD 2012)
2-5pm
St Colman’s, St Colman’s Avenue, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 2JJ
Saturday 7th July
6pm - 10 pm
Venue tbc
Saturday 8th December
2013Saturday - Sunday
6-7th April
(Residential)
Sunday 7th July
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