WYD A4 Brochure

Terms and Conditions
The terms and conditions for participation in the World Youth Day 2011 BCE Staff Pilgrimage are set out below. Please ensure you read
these carefully and provide your assent by signing both sides of this form.
1. The Brisbane Catholic Education Office will cover the majority of the costs associated with your participation in the World Youth Day
2011 BCE Staff Pilgrimage. These will include the provision of 15 days teacher release where appropriate, full cost of the Viva Espana
component of the pilgrimage, week in Madrid, all accommodation costs, most meals (excluding lunches on some days) and transfers.
2. Participants will be required to make a $2000.00 contribution to offset the considerable costs associated with this pilgrimage. This
payment can be made in up to four instalments with the final payment due by 30 May, 2011.
3. Participants agree to attend and participate in all activities associated with this pilgrimage included, but not limited to, the pre-departure
and post-departure events.
4. Participants will be required to cover their own costs associated with visas, vaccinations and travel/health insurance.
5. It is a necessary condition that each participant takes out travel insurance.
6. It is a necessary condition that each participant discloses all relevant health details using the form to be provided by BCEO. This
information will be kept strictly confidential.
7. Participants who fail to commit to the pilgrimage activities will be obligated to pay the cost of participation. The exception to this being
ill health or sickness/death of a family member.
Your application to participate in the World Youth Day 2011 BCE Staff Pilgrimage is conditional upon the receipt of this signed declaration.
Name Signature Date
Downtown Madrid Cathedral of Almudena and royal palace in Madrid
Cibeles statue and
Madrid City Hall
Santiago de Compostela - panoramic view
World Youth daY Madrid 2011
World Youth day
Brisbane Catholic Education
staff Pilgrimage
The Journey continues . . .
1986 Rome
1987 Buenos AiRes
1989 ComposteLA
1991 CzestoChowA
1993 DenveR
1995 mAniLA
1997 pARis
2000 Rome
2002 toRonto
2005 CoLogne
2008 syDney
2011 mADRiD
8 - 26 august

Faith
As staff working in the Brisbane Catholic Education community of schools we have a
special call to build a new culture of life, firmly based on Jesus Christ. At Madrid we
will join with others to be witnesses of faith. WYD pilgrims come to WYD missioned to
make their contribution to the world.
Fun
With song, celebration, joy and unity, this may be the biggest celebration you will ever
attend!
Friendship
As a participant in the BCE Staff Pilgrimage you will have the opportunity to form real
friendships that continue long after the event is over. The pre-pilgrimage and postpilgrimage
events are designed to bring an authentic sense of community and commitment.
Festival
Young people will gather from Africa, North and South America, Asia, the Pacific and Europe for a colourful international
celebration. Prepare for a kaleidoscope of cultures in a vibrant festival of sharing and inspired learning.
Finale
The grand finale of the pilgrimage is a night vigil we shall never forget. The Pope will be there and the celebration
continues all night with a global sleep-out under the stars before the huge closing Mass in the morning.
Future
Pope Benedict has addressed young people as “builders of a new humanity” with a special mission to proclaim and
live a future filled with hope. As staff in BCE we take our place in this exciting mission.
BCE STAFF PILGRIMAGE PROGRAM
Monday 8 August Depart Australia Wednesday 17 August
- Friday 19 August
Morning Catechesis
Daily Mass and Reconciliation
Youth festival
Papal Welcome (Thursday
afternoon)
Tuesday 9 August Barcelona Saturday 20 August Pilgrimage Walk to World Youth
Day Vigil
Evening Vigil
Global Sleep out
Wednesday 10
August
Thursday 11 August Manresa and
Montserrat
Barcelona Sunday 21 August Sunrise Breakfast
Papal Mass of Sending
Address by the Holy Father
Monday 22 August Queensland contingent debrief
sessions
Friday 12 August San Sebastian Tuesday 23 August Depart Madrid
Saturday 13 August Pamplona and Loyola
Burgos
Sunday 14 August Santo Domingo de
Silo
Salamanca
Wednesday 24 August In transit
Thursday 25 August Arrive Brisbane
Monday 15 August Madrid Friday 26 August Rest Day
Application Form
SURNAME GIVEN NAMES
CURRENT SCHOOL/BCEO WORKPLACE
POSITION/ROLE
HOME ADDRESS
SUBURB POSTCODE
PHONE: (W) (H) (M)
BCE EMAIL ADDRESS
ALTERNATIVE EMAIL ADDRESS
PASSPORT NUMBER
Please provide some brief information regarding current role in Brisbane Catholic Education (4-5 sentences)
How would your participation in this pilgrimage assist you personally and professionally as a staff member within the BCE community of
schools or in BCEO? (4-5 sentences)
What practical actions might you undertake to share your experiences with other staff and possibly students? (4-5 sentences)
Do you speak any of these languages at intermediate level or higher? (Please circle)
Spanish Catalan Italian French
If you require teacher release time please indicate the number of days required (to a maximum of 15).
Principal’s / Manager’s Recommendation: I am supportive of this staff member’s application.
Name Signature
Applicant’s Statement: I understand the terms conditions of the pilgrimage as provided on the reverse of this application form.
Name Signature Date
Please return via email (tprice@bne.catholic.edu.au) or mail to:
Tina Price, Secretary to the Principal Education Officer Religious Education,
Brisbane Catholic Education Office, GPO Box 1201, Brisbane Qld 4001
CLOSING TIME AND DATE FOR RECEIPT OF THIS APPLICATION IS 4.00PM ON TUESDAY 5 OCTOBER 2010.
Applicants are advised that it may be necessary to undertake a selection interview (by Skype or in person) if required.