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World Youth Day 2013
Dates are July 21-29, 2013.
The Office of Youth Ministry is joining with the Office of Young Adult Ministry to coordinate a World Youth Day Pilgrimage to Brazil!
Estimated cost is 3500.00 dollars.
We have aleady made our first deposit, which guarantees our trip will not be canceled. If you haven't turned in your deposit yet, you can still join us! Please contact us if you wish to join us or want more information!
Click for: Estimated Payment schedule and flyer
Dates are July 21-29, 2013.
Theme of WYD 2013: "Go and make disciples of all nations" (Mt 28:19)
Travel Agency: Due to their great knowledge and experience, we are working with JMJ Youth to coordinate our travel.
JMJ Liability Release and Minor Permission Form.
Age Limit: This pilgrimage is open to most teens and all young adults. There is an age limit, however. A teen must reach the age of 16 on or before July 21st, 2013, to be eligible for the pilgrimage.
St. Louis Archdiocese 9-Day WYD Itinerary:
July 21st Depart St. Louis for Rio de Janeiro
July 22nd Arrive in Rio, Meet your guide, Enjoy a city tour of Rio including the Metropolitan Cathedral, train through the Tijuaca Forest up Corcovado to the Statue of the Christ (subject to capacity), and cable car to the top of the iconic Sugar Loaf for spectacular views of Rio. Transfer to hotel and check in, prepare for WYD
July 23rd Morning free, World Youth Day begins this afternoon with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass
July 24th Catechesis and WYD venues
July 25th Catechesis and Papal Welcome
July 26th Catechesis and Stations of the Cross
July 27th Pilgrimage Walk and Vigil with Holy Father
July 28th Papal Mass and announcement of the next WYD. Pilgrimage back to lodging. Evening Free
July 29th Depart Rio for St. Louis
Official World Youth Day 2013 Website
Letter sent to Youth Minister and Pastor.
For questions contact:
Kathleen McGovern 314.792.7628, kathleenmcgovern@archstl.org
Tom Lancia 314.792.7618, tomlancia@archstl.org
Young adults contact:
Brian Miller at 314.792.7083 or brianmiller@archstl.org
