Enthusisatic crowd at World Youth Day 2008 in Sydney.  CNS photo/Paul Haring.
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World Youth Day

 

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OCTOBER 23, 2011: WORLD YOUTH DAY IN THE UNITED STATES

Theme: "Planted and Built Up in Jesus Christ, Firm in the Faith" (Col 2:7)

"In honor of young people and the unique gifts they bring to our US churches, our bishops declared  parishes and schools will observe World Youth Day annually on the 30th Sunday of Ordinary Time, October 23, 2011" (NFCYM). The theme, "Planted and Built Up in Jesus Christ, Firm in the Faith," was chosen by Pope Benedict XVI. The NFCYM offers excellent resources on their website for liturgical preparation and parish celebrations, courtesy of the Center for Ministry Development.

WORLD YOUTH DAY 2011 RESEARCH PROJECT:
A Call for WYD 2011 Pilgrims to Participate in a Research Project

WORLD YOUTH DAY 2011 INFORMATION & RESOURCES 

WORLD YOUTH DAY 2011 VIRTUAL PILGRIMAGE

Pope John Paul II announced the institution of World Youth Day in December, 1985, as an annual gathering of youth and young adults for prayer, worship and celebration of the Catholic faith.  The event is observed annually in dioceses and every three years at an international gathering.

The purpose of World Youth Day is threefold

  1. Putting Trust in the Young
    World Youth Day is a coming together of young adults from the four corners of the world and a strong reminder of the strength and confidence the young bring to the Church today.
  2. Gathering Together
    World Youth Day is not simply a gathering for the young people of the world, but a time to put trust in the world's youth. A calling for the world's youth to come together as one people.
  3. Meeting the International World on a Human Level
    It is still a marvel in this the 21st Century to exchange with others and to be a part of an international experience. International events are able to stir much hope but also many fears (increase in fundamentalism, nationalism and other new conflicts. . .) The Church and Christians themselves have a role to play in preventing the development of these fears, and in aiding each person in finding their way and discovering hope.


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