World Youth Day 2008 - Sydney
Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie
23rd World Youth Day
"You will recieve power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses."(Acts 1:8)
Diocesan 15 Day Pilgrimage
July 8th - July 22nd, 2008
Day One: Tuesday July 8, 2008
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Transportation to Toronto
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Flight from Toronto to Hong Kong to Sydney to Melborune
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Complimentary meals and beverages served in flight
Day Two: Wednesday July 9, 2008
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Cross International Dateline - lose one day
Day Three thru Six: Thursday July 10 to Sunday July 13, 2008
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Arrival Melbourne
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Transfer to Host Homes
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Days in the Diocese Activities
Day Seven: Monday July 14, 2008
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Transfer from Melbourne to Sydney
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Transfer to Simple Accomodation
Day Eight thru Thirteen: Tuesday July 15 to Sunday July 20, 2008
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World Youth Day Activities
Day Fourteen: Monday July 21, 2008
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Sightseeing Tour of Sydney
Day Fifteen: Tuesday July 22, 2008
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Flight from Sydney to Hong Kong to Toronto
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Transportation from Toronto
Criteria
We ask that you are:
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mature and responsible
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Catholic
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willing to experience a faith journey/pilgrimage
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willing to participate in preparatory sessions
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willing to undergo an interview process
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in good physical condition(extensive walking involved)
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18 to 35 years of age prior to July 1st, 2008
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able to interact in small and large group settings
We also ask that you:
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complete and send your application form along with THREE reference letters to the address below.
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have a valid passport.
Total Cost: $3800.00
includes:
flights, transportation to Toronto, most meals, simple accomodations(billeting), Days in the Diocese(Melbourne), registration to WYD events, and a guided tour of Sydney.
For more information
Please contact your local Catholic parish
or
the Catholic Youth Office