World Youth Day 2011

What:     World Youth Day Pilgrimage to Madrid
When:    August 9-21
Who:      All young adults ages 18-25
Where:  Land in Paris, and continue to Southern France to end in Madrid.
Cost:     $4,000

What is World Youth Day?

World Youth Day began in the early 1980’s with an invitation from John Paul II inviting young people to attend an International Jubilee of Youth in St. Peter's Square.  This event has grown to be the single largest, international gathering of young people the world has ever seen.  WYD attracts pilgrims from some 200 nations who gather to celebrate their faith in the Catholic Church.  World Youth Day 2011 will be hosted in Madrid, Spain.  

The theme for WYD 2011 is “Rooted and Built Up in Jesus Christ, Firm in the Faith” (Col 2:7).  The 2011 theme celebrates the strength the Church has when its members are firmly connected to Jesus Christ. 

What is a Pilgrimage?

Made since the early church, a pilgrimage is a spiritual journey to a sacred place in which one joyfully responds “yes” to God’s invitation.  A pilgrimage requires a commitment to leave one’s problems behind and follow the desire of the heart in devotion, penance, or thanksgiving, returning home transformed by the special graces received.  


Our Group:
Sign ups are through ChurchDB. We are traveling with the young adults from the Diocese of Austin. Their webpage is here: http://austindiocese.org/wyd.php


Payment Schedule
March 31 - August 31     $250 plus registration form due no later than 08/31
August 31, 2010            $750 due
November 30, 2010       $1,000 due
February 28, 2011         $750 due
May 31, 2011                $1250 due