WYD Formation Day 3 Powerpoint - World Youth Day 2013

Welcome 

Formation Day 3. – 14 th May 2011

WYD Formation Day 3. 

Agenda 

10.00am -12.30pm Session 1 – WYD Week 

• Welcome 

• Opening Prayer & Spiritual Formation 

• Spanish 101 

• WYD Qld Itineraries 

• WYD Program – What happening in Madrid 

12.30pm -1.30pm LUNCH 

1.00pm - 2.30pm Session 2 – Pre-WYD 

Pilgrimages 

• QLD Pilgrimage Options 

2.30pm - 3.00pm Conclusion 

• Questions & Final Prayer

Opening Prayer

Opening Prayer 

The Journey Continues

Madrid 2011 Theme Song 

Estribillo: 

Firmes en la fe, 

firmes en la fe 

caminamos en Cristo, 

nuestro Amigo, 

nuestro Señor. 

¡Gloria siempre a Él! 


Caminamos en Cristo 

firmes en la fe. 

Chorus: 

Firm in the faith, 

Firm in the faith! 

We go forward in Christ, 

he's our companion 

and he is Lord! 

Glory be to him! 



made stronger in our 

faith.


1. Tu amor nos edifica 

y nos arraiga, 

Tu cruz nos consolida 

y fortalece. 

Tu carne nos redime 

y nos abraza, 

tu sangre nos renueva 

y nos embriaga. 

1. Your love, it builds us 

up and keeps us rooted, 

Your cross, it gives us 

constant strength and 

courage, 

Your flesh, it ever saves 

us and sustains us, 

Your blood, it flows to 

cheer us and renew us.


Oh, Cristo, 

nuestro Hermano, 

oh, Cristo, 



¡Haznos firmes en ti ! 


Oh, Christ, 

our Brother, 

oh Christ, 

our Friend, 

our Lord. 

Make us strong in You


Estribillo: 










Chorus: 










faith.


3. Tu aliento es el 

Soplo de lo Alto, 

tu risa es el signo de la 

gracia. 

Tus llagas son amores 

encendidos, 

tus penas son el 

precio de mi alma. 

3. Your breath, it is the 

breeze that blows 

from heaven, 

Your smile, it is the 

sign of grace and 

blessing, 

Your precious wounds, 

they are love's 

burning embers, 

Your sorrows are the 

price of our souls' 

ransom.


Oh, Cristo, 


oh, Cristo, 





Oh, Christ, 

our Brother, 

oh Christ, 

our Friend, 

our Lord. 



Estribillo: 










Chorus: 










faith.


6. Tus jóvenes 

caminan con María, 

que canta como 

novia engalanada. 

Con ella cantaremos 

tu victoria, 

la muerte ha sido ya 

aniquilada. 

6. We are the young, 

and Mary journeys 

with us, 

And like a joyful bride 

she sings your praises; 

With her we too shall 

sing and praise your 

triumph, 

Because already death 

has been defeated.


Oh, Cristo, 


oh, Cristo, 





Oh, Christ, 

our Brother, 

oh Christ, 

our Friend, 

our Lord. 



Presence of God 

In the silence of my innermost being, 

in the fragments of my yearned-for 

wholeness, 

can I hear the whispers of God's presence? 

Can I remember when I felt God's nearness? 

When we walked together and I let myself be 

embraced by God's love.


Freedom 

God is not foreign to my freedom. 

Instead the Spirit breathes life into my most 

intimate desires, 

gently nudging me towards all that is good. 

I ask for the grace to let myself be enfolded 

by the Spirit.


Consciousness 

Knowing that God loves me unconditionally, 

I can afford to be honest about how I am. 

How has the last day been, and how do I feel 

now? 

I share my feelings openly with the Lord.


The Word 

God speaks to each one of us individually. 

We ask the Holy Spirit to be with us to help us 

be open to God’s Word. 

As you listen, reflect on a word or phrase that 

speaks to you at this moment.


SCRIPTURE: Luke 24:13-35 

The Road to Emmaus: When we journey 

as pilgrims, we see things more clearly and 

can feel the movement of God in our lives.


What are you saying to me, 

Lord?

Rembrandt's Supper at Emmaus


Where do you recognise Jesus 

in your life?

An Australian Prayer for 

World Youth Day 2011 

God of hope and grace, 

send your Holy Spirit upon us 

as our helper and guide. 

As we prepare for World Youth Day in Madrid, 

help us to build upon the many 

graces and experiences 

that were the fruit of 

World Youth Day in Sydney.

Send forth the power of the Spirit upon us 

so that we may continue to be your witnesses 

in service and love to other youth in Australia. 

May we journey together in the great south 

land of the Holy Spirit 

and share in this pilgrimage of faith 

to the ends of the earth.

Pour your grace into our lives 

so that we may be 

apostles of reconciliation 

and builders for the new creation. 

Nourish and unite us through the Eucharist, 

so that firm in the faith we may be planted 

and built up in Jesus Christ.

We ask this through the intercession of Our 

Lady of the Southern Cross 

and in the healing name of our Lord Jesus, 

who lives and reigns with you and the Holy 

Spirit 

one God forever and ever. 

Amen. 

Mary, Help of Christians. Pray for us. 

Saint Mary MacKillop. Pray for us.

Spiritual Formation 

More than a tourist …


What is a Pilgrimage?


Pilgrimage is an ancient practice which is 

a part of the tradition of all great faiths. 

The tradition of pilgrimage, ancient and 

new, invites us as Catholics to set aside 

sacred time, to stand apart from the 

busyness of our daily lives and reflect on 

the great treasure that we have in the 

person of Jesus Christ.


Pilgrimmage involves: 

• Taking a journey of discovery 

• Encountering the sacred 

• Living a simple lifestyle 

• Sharing with others en route 

• Gaining a new perspective


Do you have your own significant place 

where you have found a closer 

connection to God?


Pilgrim spirituality teaches us that the 

meaning of life is not found at the end 

of the journey, but in the very journey 

itself.


At the end of a WYD pilgrimage, the biggest 

items taken home are graces and memories. 

These memories and graces have breathed 

new life into our faith communities and the 

Church. 

How exciting to be on the verge of also 

being able to experience and collect your 

own memories and graces!!!

Patron Saints of WYD 2011 

St. John of Avila (1500-1569) 

Born Almodóvar del Campo, 

near Toledo, Spain 

Spanish Priest


St. Teresa of Avila (1515-1582) 

Born Avila, Spain 

Founder of the Discalced 

(which means bare foot!) Carmelites


St. Francis Xavier SJ (1506-1552) 

Born Xavier Castle, Navarre, Spain 

Pioneering Catholic missionary


Pick a Patron 

and include them in your 

preparation for pilgrimage 

to WYD 2011.

26 Years of WYD Video

Spanish 101 

Some helpful phrases and words

Some Simple Spanish Phrases 

Hello! Hola! 

Goodbye! Chao! / Adios! 

Good morning! Buenos dias! 

Good afternoon! Buenas tardes! 

Good night! Buenas noches! 

My name is ___. Me llamo ___. 

What's your name? Como se llama? 

How are you? Como estas? 

I am good, thanks. Bien, gracias.

Some Simple Spanish Phrases 

Please Por favor 

Thank you Gracias 

You‟re welcome De nada 

Excuse me Disculpe 

I am Australian. Yo soy Australiano (M) 

Yo soy Australiana (F) 

I don‟t speak Spanish. Yo no hablo Espanol. 

Do you speak English? Usted habla Ingles? 

Yes Si 

No No ('noh')

QLD Itineraries 

Latest Updates

Qld Pilgrimage Update 

Pilgrimage Option Break Up 

QLD02 Spanish Days 38 

QLD03 Sacred Origins 58 

QLD04 Brisbane CEO Staff 22 

QLD05 Townsville Diocese 61 

QLD06 Pilgrims of Hope (Rockhampton)15 

QLD07 Qld Vinnies 18 

QLD09 Emmanuel Brisbane 9 

TOTAL 221


Diocesan Registration numbers 

(QLD02 & QLD03 only) 

Archdiocese of Brisbane 70 

Diocese of Cairns 14 

Diocese of Rockhampton 8 

Diocese of Toowoomba 7 

TOTAL (QLD02 & QLD03) 99 

Male/Female 

Male 53 

Female 46


Leadership Structure 

QLD02 Spanish Days Anita Hendrie 

QLD03 Sacred Origins Michael Hart 

QLD04 Brisbane CEO Mark Elliott 

QLD05 Southern Treasures (Townsville Diocese) Mary McAuliffe 

QLD06 Pilgrims of Hope (Rockhampton) Lawrence Bonaventura 

QLD07 QLD Vincentians Kathleen Ferrero 

QLD09 Emmanuel Brisbane Michael & Laura Otto 

Clergy 

• In addition to Archbishop Bathersby, Bishop Putney and 

Bishop Oudeman there will be 7 Priests and 2 Deacons

WYD Planning 

Other Australian Statistics 

• Approx 700 pilgrims will be visiting the Holy Land 

• Up to 1,100 to Italy 

• 1,000+ participating in Days in the Diocese 

(across 12 Spanish Dioceses) 

• 600 visiting Lourdes enroute

WYD 2011 Madrid 

Registrations 

• Estimated 1.5 – 2million gathered 

• More than 3000 pilgrims from Australia 

registered 

• More than 340,000 registered, expecting 

600,000 

• More than 8 million meals are being prepared 

• 1600 Bishops including 22 from Australia!


Departure Flight Issues 

• From 22 nd August – Mass Exodus! 

• Only one flight departs directly from Madrid to 

Australia on a Monday. 

• Several Charter flights have been contracted to 

travel on the key days of travel 

• Request from Harvest for patience as they 

allocate each group to specific flights


Departure Flight Issues 

• With regards International Carriers some 

changes may be necessary to you allocated 

airline 

• Massive air-lift operation to exit pilgrims via a 

dozen European gateway cities including: 

Dublin (195) Paris (470) Frankfurt (220) 

London (330) Rome (220) Munich (380) 

Brussels (50) Milan (195) Barcelona (80) 

Karkow (50)


Pilgrim Documentation 

• Australian Passports (must be 6 months + 

validity from date of return travel) 

• Photocopy required by Harvest 

• Other Passports (Visa warning – must inform 

Harvest if non-Australian passport holder) 

• Visa‟s required for Australian passports for 

Egypt ($40) and Jordan ($68)


Differences between Sydney WYD and 

Madrid WYD 

• Size –10 times more people than in Sydney 

• More international – variety of customs & 

culture 

• Many different languages 

• Much, much warmer weather!

WYD Program 

What‟s happening in Madrid


Monday 15 th August 

Arrival of the Pilgrims 

Qld Pilgrimage Gathering & Briefing (Uni 

Residence) 

Tuesday 16 th August 

12:00pm - Australian Gathering 

8:00pm - Opening Mass (Cibeles Square) 

10:00pm - Youth Festival 

Wednesday 17 th August 

10:00am - Catechesis with the Bishops 

Afternoon - Youth Festival


Thursday 18 th August 


7:30pm - Welcome of the Pope (Puetra de 

Alcala to Plaza de Cibeles) 

10:00pm - Youth Festival 

Friday 19 th August 


7:30pm - Way of the Cross 

10:00pm - Youth Festival


Saturday 20 th August 

Pilgrim's Walk to Cuatro Vientos 

4:00pm - Preparatory Programme for the 

Evening Vigil 

8:30pm - Vigil with the Holy Father 

11:00pm - Sleepout 

Sunday 21 st August 

9:30am - WYD Mass with the Pope 

1:00pm - Pilgrims begin their return journey to 

lodgings 

Monday 22 nd August 

Qld Pilgrimage Mass & Debrief 

Tuesday 23 rd August 

Departure of the Pilgrims


WYD Main Events 

• Plaza de Cibeles: Welcome in City at crossroads 

• Retiro Park: main activities taking place in middle of 

park; confession; also be priests in churches 

throughout Madrid 

• Peurta de Alcala: Gate Pope will enter Madrid via; one 

of main symbols of Madrid; children will dress in Swiss 

Guard outfits to welcome Pope (Holy Week tradition) 

• Plaza de Cibeles to Plaza de Colon will be Stations of 

the Cross (Via Crucis); Religious Icons from all over 

Spain, many very old to represent the length of 

Christian religion in Spain. Space at the Via Crucis will 

be tight

Stations of the Cross

Plaza de Cibeles



• Vigil: Overnight at Cuatro Vientos (4 winds); It is a 

military airbase and will be where pilgrims 

overnight ready for the Holy Mass on Sunday; will 

be open from noon on Saturday 

• Holy Mass: Final event for WYD and Popes 

farewell. 

• Via Crucis and other Papal events will be no more 

that 90 minutes to keep short for the Holy Father 

• Cuatro Vientos closed Saturday morning – arrive 

at midday to stay out of the sun as long as 

possible

Cuatro Vientos



• A description of cultural and religious symbols 

will be included in pilgrim book. 

• Starting events late so its cooler - Finishing time 

for all events will be TBA 

• Vatican coordinating liturgy


Accommodation 

• Our accommodation during WYD will be: 

The University College 

MARQUES DE LA ENSENADA 

Avenida de Séneca, 18 - 28040 Madrid 

www.cmumarquesdelaensenada.com 

• Closest Metro station is: MONCLOA 

• 35mins to Plaza de Cibeles 

• 1hr to Cuatro Vientos


MARQUES DE LA 

ENSENADA


MARQUES DE LA ENSENADA








Accommodation, Catering, Transport 

• Meals (maybe 2 sittings) 

- Breakfast on Campus 

- Packed Lunch (Tuesday – Friday) 

- Hot Dinner on Campus 

- Cuatro Vientos – boxed meals


Madrid Arrivals – 15 th August 

• BY AIR 

- Prepare for some unusual charter time slots & 

and arrival times due to Madrid airport 

congestion 

• BY COACH 

- Very heavy traffic loads expected 

• GROUP REGISTRATION 

- Harvest to pre-register groups & collect passes 

and backpacks for delivery to our 

accommodation

Madrid Metro

Cuatro Vientos



• Transport 

- good city transport 

- Free from accommodation to city (several 

zones) 

• Cuatro Vientos 

- Easy to get to and access - three access points 

- Access behind stage for disability and VIP – 

Disability Space provided 

- At Cuatro Vientos there will be street system to 

ease access around to the different plots




- Fire fighters spraying water 

- Water will be fed into area so no bottled water 

provided. It wont be cold but readily accessible 

- Streets are 15m wide 

- Back stretch is 2kms – will have vendors and 

machines for merchandise and food, chapels for 

prayer 

- Thousands of temporary toilets




- Supplementary meal vendors & shops set up for 

those wanting to purchase more food / drink on 

location 

- Portable sleeping mat recommended to 

accompany your sleeping bag

Australian Gathering in Madrid 

Australian Gathering in Madrid 

• Tuesday 16 th August – 12.oo – 2.oopm 

• Performers featured: Fr Rob Galea & Gary Pinto 

• Program includes: 

Reflection of WYD Syd 08 

Liturgy/Reflection time 

Great Music 

Multimedia

Australian Gathering in Madrid

WYD Pilgrim Journal 

Pilgrim Journal 

• Content 

• Music 

• Sponsorship 

• Timeline 

• What to expect 

• Way forward

National WYD Merchandise 

„Aussie Pilgrim‟ Merchandise 

• Final order window – closes 30 th May 

• Delivery – mid June 

• Pilgrim E-flyer

National Communications 

Promotion 

• Facebook 

• Pilgrim e-newsletter 

• Australian flags 

• Competitions

National Communications 

CathNews Bloggers 

• CN is looking for a stable of Bloggers prepared to 

write a couple of pieces during the event. 

• Blogs are about 800 – 1000 words long, and are 

personal accounts of something of general interest 

• Photos and video gallerys TBA 

• For further details contact Christine Hogan 

chogan@churchresources.com.au by April 15?

Passports & Visas 

Passports 

• Do you have one yet? 

• Is your current passport valid until at least 

February 2012? 

• Have you uploaded / sent Harvest a copy?

Pilgrim Behaviour & Code of 

Conduct 

Pilgrim Forms 

• We ask for the following documents to be 

signed and returned by the 3 rd June: 

Pilgrim Contact Details 

Pilgrim Contract 

Confidential Medical Report 

Pilgrim Referee Form 

Parent/Guardian Declaration Form (for 

those under the age of 18)

Pilgrim Behaviour & Code of Conduct 

Pilgrim Contract(to be signed by the pilgrim) 

I agree to abide by the Code of Behaviour of the „Queensland WYD 

Pilgrimage‟ and to participate in all aspects of the pilgrimage. I 

understand that a breech in these rules and guidelines may result in my 

removal from the pilgrimage. 

PILGRIM CODE OF BEHAVIOUR 

In undertaking this pilgrimage, I agree to the following code of behaviour, 

including but not limited to: 

acting in a manner that will bring respect to myself and those I 

represent 

abiding by the laws and respecting the practices and customs of any 

country I visit 

abiding by the reasonable requests of pilgrimage leaders 

respecting other pilgrims and their property 

refraining from drunkenness and using illegal substances 

refraining from inappropriate sexual behaviour (including verbal and 

physical harassment) 

refraining from violent and threatening behaviour 

SIGNED:___________________________________DATE: / /

LUNCH 

Please move to your rooms to start again at 1.30pm

Travel Tips 

Stuff to start thinking about

Health 

Visit your doctor to ask about any vaccinations / 

boosters you may need for your travels. Anyone 

taking prescription medication will need a letter 

from their doctor stating what the medication is 

and that it is for personal use only. 

Keep medication in its original packaging so it is 

clearly labelled with your name and the dosage 

to avoid customs problems. 

All pilgrims need to be self-medicating while on 

pilgrimage, if you are unable to do this, please let 

the leadership team know.

Health 

Carry your own small first aid kit. If you are carrying 

any headache tablets, please check that they do 

not contain codeine (e.g. panadeine), as it is illegal 

in some of the countries we will be visiting. Make 

sure you have something for diarrhoea and other 

stomach upsets just in case. 

Prepare Physically. Take the time now to start 

walking once or twice a week, and gradually work 

up to walking everyday for the two or three weeks 

before we leave. Use this time to walk in your 

hiking shoes, as sore feet while your away will 

hinder the experience. With proper physical 

preparation you will have less chance of becoming 

sick or too tired during the week of WYD.

Health 

Negotiating Air Travel. When in the air take the 

time every hour to walk around and stretch you 

legs. This helps you sleep when needed and 

limits jet lag on arrival. Loosen shoes and laces 

to promote good blood flow through your legs to 

prevent swollen ankles and other issues such as 

Deep Vein Thrombosis. 

Health care begins with the pilgrim. If you have 

medical requirements, the primary responsibility 

lies with you.

Communication 

Organise your mobile phone. Speak with your mobile 

phone provider about using international roaming 

on your phone including the costs for use. Be sure 

to turn data roaming off (unless of course you can 

afford the bill!)

Travel Tips 

Organise Travel Insurance. This can be done through 

Harvest or independently. It is very important that 

you have appropriate Travel Insurance! 

Call your bank. Let them know that you will be 

travelling overseas and may be using your 

ATM/Credit Card. Also find out if your cards work in 

other countries and any fees that may apply. 

Organise a variety of ways to access your money 

overseas. 

Make sure you have a PIN. Many European 

merchants require you to use a PIN rather than 

sign when you use your credit card. Get a PIN now 

just to be on the safe side.

Travel Tips 

Make copies of important travel documents. Make 

two photocopies of your passport, travel insurance 

details, itinerary and ATM/Credit Cards. Keep one 

copy with you in a separate place to the original 

and leave a copy with a trusted friend or family 

member. Also scan a copy of these documents and 

email it to yourself so that you can access them 

from any global Internet café. 

When overseas, your passport is your identity. To 

avoid losing all of your ID at once, keep your credit 

cards, traveller's cheques and passport separate 

but safe.

Travel Tips 

Be a smart traveller. Our pilgrimage groups will be 

registered with the Department of Foreign Affairs 

and Trade (DFAT) in case of an emergency. Anyone 

who is travelling outside the standard pilgrimage 

arrangements is strongly encouraged to visit 

smartraveller.gov.au to register their travel 

separately.

Conclusion 

Where to from here?

WYD Timelines 

Timeline 2011 

• Final merchandise orders close 30 th May 

• Formation Day 4 11 th June 

• Formation Day 5 10 th July 

& Commissioning Mass 

• Pilgrimages Depart* August 2011 

• Post WYD Dinner with Archbishop 8 th October 

*Tickets and documentation received 2-3 weeks prior to Departure

Feedback from Today 

• What essential details do you need 

presented at the next Formation Day? 

• When would you like our „practice‟ 

pilgrimage? 

• Any comments about format of the day?

Final Prayer

A Pilgrim Prayer for World Youth Day 

If any delays should occur or changes 

take place prior to my departure, and I 

become anxious Lord, 

May I remember – I am a pilgrim not a 

tourist 

If some things do not happen on 

schedule, as per itinerary Lord, 


tourist

A Pilgrim Prayer for World Youth 

Day 

If I should get tired and inclined to become 

short tempered Lord, 


tourist 

If my meal in a foreign country may not be 

to my particular liking Lord, 


tourist 

If another pilgrim is talking loudly, so that I


If I find myself last in line or waiting to be 

served 

Lord, 


tourist 

If I should get a chance to help another 

person, 

who always seems to be annoying me Lord, 


tourist


If someone is always last on the bus, and I 

am always on time Lord, 

May I remember – I am a pilgrim not a tourist 

But Lord, especially let me remember that 

what I find objectionable in another…is really 

what you often find objectionable in me. Help 

me to be patient and forgive others as you 

are continually forgiving me. 

Amen

Thank You

Other stuff … 

Practical Pilgrim Packlist 

• At the next Formation Day we will look 

specifically at Packlists and pilgrim safety while 

overseas 

• Here are some suggestions if you are looking 

at purchasing luggage for your overseas travel 

- Don‟t buy anything you can‟t carry on your 

own 

- Be aware of the differences between 

backpacks and suitcases and travel 

backpacks vs hiking backpacks 

- Are you buying something for the longterm? 

Consider good quality zips / harness 

/ padding / wheels / stitching

Packing Lists 

Clothing 

• Pack casual summer clothing and a hat - at least 

one jumper 

• Comfortable walking shoes/sandals 

• Raincoat or light wind jacket 

• A hat/cap 

• Bathers 

• Don‟t forget your WYD t-shirt! 

REMEMBER: if you can‟t carry it, don‟t bring it

Packing Lists 

Clothing – Holy Land 

• Generally people need to make sure their shoulders 

are covered and their legs are covered down to the 

knees. 

• Please bring the following to wear at sacred sites: 

Men - pants (not shorts), tops with sleeves (T-shirt) 

Women - pants or a skirt at least mid-calf length, 

tops with sleeves to cover bare arms (or use a scarf 

or light jacket). 

As it will be very hot, both men and women may 

consider taking “zip-off” pants so they do not need 

to wear full-length pants all day.

Packing Lists 

Essential... 

• Personal toiletries and hygiene items 

• Small packs of travel tissues 

• A lightweight sleeping bag 

• A towel 

• Basic first aid supplies 

• An AM/FM radio with ear phones - English 

translation at major events 

• A small torch 

• Laundry detergent 

• Alarm clock/watch 

• Small Bible 

• Sunglasses for extended periods in the sun 

• Sunscreen

Packing Lists 

Don‟t Forget... 

• Charger (mobile/camera) 

• Converter/adaptor for the charger 

• Toiletries (deodorant, towel, toothbrush, 

toothpaste) 

• Insect repellent 

• ID tags for baggage or locks

Packing Lists 

Hand Luggage 

• Medication needs to be carried in your hand 

luggage so you have access to it on your flight and 

in case your luggage is lost. 

• Pack a change of clothes in your hand luggage in 

case your luggage is lost. 

• Don‟t pack any scissors or items that you are 

unable to fly with e.g. aerosol cans, shavers, etc. 

• Don‟t forget that only a small amount of liquids can 

be carried in your hand luggage. Bottles containing 

no more than 100ml each must be placed into a 

clear, sealable bag. A total of 1 litre can be carried.

Packing Lists 

Basic Principles 

• It‟s always best to pack light. 

• There may be times where we will need to carry 

our bags long distances and the more you carry, 

the harder the journey will be. 

• Ensure that you pack appropriate clothing both for 

the heat of the day and for the respect of church 

traditions.


Youth Festivals 

• Information is contained in Pilgrim booklet 

• 17 th July – possible cinema visit – projections in 

the streets 

• Dancing and singing; Flamenco from all parts of 

Spain 

• Sporting activities – good way for youth to 

communicate - connections with World Cup 

team 

• Cultural events will have areas for pilgrims with 

disabilities and this again will be listed in the 

pilgrim information 

• Festival guides to be finished ASAP


Youth Festivals 

• Vocations expo can still be booked (Contact 

CVMA in Australia) 

• There will be a major Centre for English 

speaking countries: 

- Palacio de Deportes 

- Close to Goya train station and Parque de el 

Retiro 

- 12,ooo seat stadium


Communications 

• Communications are very significant – facebook, 

website, etc 

• Setup in 8 languages 

• Weekly newsletter and advise everyone to sign up 

for that 

• Online store will be available at the end of January 

• WYD office is interested in getting stories from 

countries about their own WYD efforts 

• Online coverage during WYD will be widespread 

• Looking at creating a cell phone application so 

people can keep up to date on what is happening 

in Madrid.


Communications 

• Media; Accreditation has begun and divided into 

regular press and pilgrim/religious press 

• There will be an international press office 

located in a downtown location – hold around 

4000 people 

• Simultaneous translation will take place at all 

main events


Catechesis 

• Bishops are encouraged to follow Popes 

message and not just teach but share their own 

testimonies 

• Organised by language (different nations – one 

language) 

• Each bishop will give three catechesis 

• Schedule: 

- 10am welcome – song, prayer, reconciliation 

- 10:15 catechesis (30 min teach, 20 discuss, 

40min Q&A) 

- 12pm Mass


Catechesis 

• Catechesis mainly in churches and parishes – 

still looking at civic facilities 

• Medical support at each catechesis site



• 90% Australian pilgrimage groups have opted for 

Uni Residence lodgings in Madrid 

• About 3,000 beds secured for Australians 

• Private Rooms (with lock-up security) 

• Many with ensuite 

• Close to Railway stations 

• Has Meeting Hall, Games Room, Cafeteria, WiFi (?)


Passports 

• Do you have one yet? 

• Is your current passport valid until at least 

February 2012? 

• Have you uploaded / sent Harvest a copy?


Visas 

• Currently Australian Passport Holders do not need 

Visas unless you are part of the Sacred Origins 

pilgrimage, then you will need a Visa for Jordan & 

Egypt. 

• Foreign passport holders must obtain a valid 

Australian re-entry permit. In such cases we 

request that a copy of this document be forwarded 

to Harvest at the earliest possible time. 

• Non-Australian passport holders however must 

carefully check their visa requirements with the 

embassies or consulates of each country visited 

on their group itinerary. While this remains the 

responsibility of the passenger, please contact 

Harvest if you require any further information or 

assistance in this regard.


Visa Requirements 

(Australian Passport Holders Only) 

• EGYPT (Single Entry) 

– Passport to be valid for 6 months beyond 

return date to Australia 

– Completed application form (see below) 

– 1 Passport size Photograph 

– Visa Fee of $40.00 (included in your invoice) 

• JORDAN (Single entry) 

− Passport to be valid for 6 months beyond 

return date to Australia 

− Completed application form (see below) 

− 1 Passport size Photograph 

− Visa Fee of $68.00 (included in your invoice)


Visa Requirements 

(Australian Passport Holders Only) 

• ISRAEL 

– Australians are permitted a 30 day stay 

without visa and will have their passports 

stamped on arrival and departure from 

Israel.


Important Information 

• You are required to complete the enclosed 

Jordanian / Egyptian visa application form(s) and 

return to Harvest no later than MAY 15, 2011 

together with your current passport and the 

required amount of photographs. Once the visas 

have been issued, your passport will be held by 

Harvest and sent to you with your final 

documentation.


Important Information 

• If you have an entry stamp (past or present) for 

Lebanon or Syria in your current passport you 

may be refused entry into Israel. We 

recommend that you obtain a new passport or 

consult Harvest for further advice. 

• If travelling to certain Arab countries (e.g. Iran, 

Syria and Lebanon) after your stay in the Holy 

Land, an Israeli stamp may cause later delay or 

denial of entry to these countries when 

travelling on this passport. Such passengers 

may request that the Israeli stamp not be placed 

in their passport upon entry into Israel, although 

this remains at the discretion of the border staff.

Passports & Visas

Passports & Visas

Itineraries

QLD Itineraries 

Itinerary Contingencies 

• Harvest have been asked to prepare an 

alternative itinerary in case the political unrest 

in the Middle East escalates and it is deemed 

unsafe to travel to a specific destination 

• We will keep registered pilgrims informed 

about any possible itinerary changes 

• Pilgrim safety is a priority and we are in 

constant contact with Harvest re the situation in 

country we are visiting

WYD Formation Day 3 Powerpoint - World Youth Day 2013

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