World Youth Day 2011
Young Adult Pilgrimage to Barcelona and Madrid
August 14 - 22, 2011
"Rooted and Built Up in Jesus Christ, Firm in the Faith" (Col 2:7)
What is World Youth Day?
What began by John Paul II in the early 1980’s as an invitation to young people, ages 18 -35, to attend an International Jubilee of Youth in St. Peter's Square has grown to be the single largest, international gathering of young people the world has ever seen. In 1984 more than 300,000 young people from all over the world responded to his invitation. Today the size and scale of WYD exceeds that of the Olympic Games or the Rugby World Cup. In Cologne, Germany, host of WYD in 2005, over 1.2 million people attended the Final Mass. WYD attracts pilgrims from some 200 nations. World Youth Day 2011 will be hosted in Madrid, Spain.
Who can attend?
WYD is designed for Catholics between the recommended ages of 16-35, along with their group leaders. People of all faiths are welcome to attend. The Archdiocese of Atlanta’s Young Adult Ministry is registering pilgrims between the ages 18-40. Space is limited.
Basic Itinerary:
August 14
Depart from Atlanta for Madrid
August 15
Arrive in Madrid, check into chosen lodging
August 16
Morning: Free time
World Youth Day begins this afternoon with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass
August 17
Morning: Catecheses
Afternoon and Evening: WYD venues and festivals
August 18
Morning: Catecheses
Afternoon: Welcoming ceremonies with the Holy Father
August 19
Morning: Catecheses
Afternoon: Festivals
Evening: Stations of the Cross
August 20
Morning: Preparation for pilgrimage
Evening: Vigil with the Holy Father
Night: Outside in the park
August 21
Morning: Mass with the Holy Father
Afternoon: Pilgrimage back to Madrid
Evening: Free time
August 22
Depart for and arrive in Atlanta
Package Costs
Package cost from Atlanta w/budget lodging
$1,799
Estimated* WYD registration cost
$300
Estimated* Airline taxes and fees
$300
Total Estimated Cost per Person
$2,399
Single room supplement (in Madrid only, if available)
$400
*Aforementioned pricing is based on estimates. We will update you when World Youth Day publishes exact prices for registration. We will also update you periodically with current airline taxes and fees. These can fluctuate until your trip is paid in full. Your final balance will be determined at the final payment due date by April 5, 2011.
Package Includes:
Roundtrip airfare (Atlanta to Madrid), WYD registration, transportation in Spain, lunches and dinners during World Youth Day with registration, budget accommodations, tour guide assistance in Madrid.
Sign me up!
How do you reserve your spot for the YAM World Youth Day 2011 Pilgrimage? Simply download and complete the REGISTRATION FORM.
Mail in your form along with your deposit and first payment ($900 total) to:
Archdiocese of Atlanta Young Adult Ministry 680 W. Peachtree St. NW Atlanta, GA 30308
Registration deadline was 3/31/2010 but you can contact Ana at anagel@archatl.com to inquire about possible openings.
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