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World Youth Day 2023
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Greetings, everyone!
Welcome to our landing page for the Sacred Heart World Youth Day Pilgrimage
This page will provide all the information about our pilgrimage, and World Youth Day - Lisbon 2023 in General. -
WYD BASIC INFO
What is World Youth Day?
Every three years, the Catholic youth of the world come together for one incredible week as
one body, one faith, one voice at World Youth Day. World Youth Day 2023 will be held in
beautiful Lisbon, Portugal’s capital and largest city. Pilgrims will come to celebrate with one
another, deepen their faith, hear from the Pope himself, and be inspired.
You can experience the universal Church alongside Sacred Heart Parish on a pilgrimage to
World Youth Day 2023! Check out this video below for more... -
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OUR PILGRIMAGE
WHAT IS A PILGRIMAGE?
A pilgrimage is a journey from one place to another with specific purpose.Pilgrimage is an experience that might change your life. But that doesn’t happen by accident.
It’s why we invite all of our pilgrims to prepare thoughtfully and prayerfully, opening their hearts to God’s work before they take that first step off the plane. And it is why we as a group will prepare well for this journey together.
BASIC INFO
Our pilgrimage will begin from Sacred Heart Parish in Anderson on July 29, 2023. As part of our pilgrimage we will journey to the Shrine of Fatima in Portugal, participate in all of the WYD activities in Lisbon and visit the Eucharistic Miracle site of Santarem. We will return to the US on August 8th.
Part of the pilgrim journey will be preparation, and so there will be regular pilgrim meetings where we will have formation re: the spirit of pilgrimage, youth and the Church, the Holy Site of Fatima, the culture in Portugal, the papacy, etc.
Full schedule of meetings TBD.
COST: $4159 Per Pilgrim (before any fundraising)
This includes airfare, double occupancy hotel accomodations, WYD registration, most meals, etc.
Please see Pilgrimage Package in the Documents Section for a complete list of what is and is not included. -
ITINERARY
While there will be some limited time to explore Lisbon on your own, as well as free time to see the various WYD events and programs - festival events, concerts, vocations carnival, confession, exhibits, etc. - much of the itinerary is planned out for us all, and the expectation is that pilgrims participate in all of the major WYD events together.
BASIC ITINERARYDay 1 |
Saturday, July 29
Depart U.S. from SFODay 2 | LisbonSunday, July 30
Arrive in Lisbon, panoramic tour of LisbonDay 3 | Fátima - LisbonMonday, July 31
Day trip to Sanctuary of Our Lady of FátimaDay 4 | Lisbon - WYD Opening MassTuesday, August 1
Morning free to explore the city, WYD Opening MassDay 5 | Morning Catechesis - Youth FestivalWednesday, August 2
Morning catechesis, afternoon prayer, reconciliation, shows and music
Day 6 | Morning Catechesis - Papal WelcomeThursday, August 3Morning catechesis, then Welcome of the Pope, evening shows, music, and special eventsDay 7 | Morning Catechesis - Stations of the CrossFriday, August 4
Catechesis, shows, music and prayer followed by Stations of the Cross with the PopeDay 8 | Walking Pilgrimage - Overnight VigilSaturday, August 5
Walking pilgrimage to the vigil site, candlelight vigil service with the Pope, and sleep under the starsDay 9 | Closing Papal Mass - LisbonSunday, August 6
Closing Mass with the Pope, Verso farewell dinnerDay 10 | Lisbon - Santarem
Monday, August 7Day Trip to Santarem for Mass at St. Stephens Church and to venerate the 13th Century Eucharistic Miracle
Day 11 | Lisbon
Tuesday, August 8
Depart for Home
For a complete itinerary, please see the SH WYD Itinerary file in the Documents Section below. -
PILGRIM REQUIREMENTSThe most important requirement is that pilgrims are ready and prepared to participate in this pilgrimage, to journey together as companions on this mission of WYD. To facilitate that, here is a list of certain requirements of our pilgrims:
- Signing of and Adherence to Pilgrim Agreement and Diocesan Participation Forms
- Minors: Youth Activity Permission Form (with Code of Conduct and Medical Release) & Permission Form for Video/Audio/Photography/Media.
- Adults: Chaperone/Adult Participant Form & Permission Form for Video/Audio/Photography/Media.
- Attendance and Participation at all scheduled Pilgrim Meetings
(make-ups/recordings will be available)
- For those availing of Communal Fundraising - attendance and participation in Communal Fundraising events/programs.
- Valid Passport and Visa Documents
- Completion of Payment through Verso Ministries
- FOR ADULTS: Completion of Diocesan Safe Environment Requirements
(because we are traveling with minors, every adult [anyone 18 and older] is required to complete all of the Diocesan Safe Environment trainings, fingerprinting, etc.)
ALL DOCUMENTS WILL BE COLLECTED AT SOME POINT AFTER REGISTRATION, BUT PARTICIPATION IN THIS PILGRIMAGE IS CONTINGENT ON SUBMISSION OF ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS. - Signing of and Adherence to Pilgrim Agreement and Diocesan Participation Forms
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REGISTRATION
--- REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED ---
Last day to register is Dec. 1, 2022
Registration will require a $300 down payment which will go toward the total cost of your pilgrimage.
BEFORE CLICKING THIS LINK AND REGISTERING, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU UNDERSTAND THE REQUIREMENTS ABOVE.
LINK TO REGISTRATION SITE
(NOW CLOSED)
NOTE: This link will take you to the Verso Ministries website for our pilgrimage where you will complete your registration.
