Philippines Mission
Experience + World Youth Day
Krakow 2016
Itinerary:
1.
FRI 15 JUL – DEPART SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
Your journey begins
today as you depart for the Philippines.
2.
SAT 16 JUL – ARRIVE IN PANGLAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES
Your journey by air
continues via HONG KONG before arriving in CEBU, PHILIPPINES. This afternoon
you are transferred from the airport to the Port for a two hour ferry to
Tagbilaran on the Island of Bohol. Upon arrival charted coaches will transfer
you to the Henann Resort on Panglao Island. This evening we will celebrate mass
and enjoy dinner as a group. (D)
3.
SUN 17 JUL – PANGLAO ISLAND
Today pilgrims will
have an opportunity to orientate themselves with a briefing and cultural visit
of the area whilst additional pilgrims from the Parramatta Diocese are still
arriving on later flights from Australia. Evening mass as an entire pilgrimage
group will be celebrated. (B,L,D)
4.
MON 18 JUL – BOHOL
Following Morning
Prayer and breakfast, groups will board chartered coaches for the first day of
their Mission Encounter in various Parishes, schools and works across the
Diocese of Tagbilaran. Late afternoon will include some free time and
de-briefing in small groups followed by mass. (B,L,D)
5.
TUE 19 JUL – BOHOL
Following Morning
Prayer and breakfast, groups will board chartered coaches for the second day of
their Mission Encounter in various Parishes, schools and works across the
Diocese of Tagbilaran. Late afternoon will include some free time and
de-briefing in small groups followed by mass. (B,L,D)
6.
WED 20 JUL – BOHOL
Following Morning
Prayer and breakfast, groups will board chartered coaches for the third day of
their Mission Encounter in various Parishes, schools and works across the
Diocese of Tagbilaran. Late afternoon will include some free time and de-briefing
in small groups followed by a Youth Festival with the young people of the
Diocese, many of whom worked alongside you in previous days. (B,L,D)
7.
THU 21 JUL – BOHOL
Following Morning
Prayer and breakfast, groups will board chartered coaches for their last
Mission Encounter in various Parishes, schools and works across the Diocese of
Tagbilaran. Late afternoon will include some free time and de-briefing in small
groups followed by a Final Mass in St Augustine’s Church with the Bishops and
young people of both our Dioceses. The Final Fiesta that evening overlooking
the water will involve food, sharing and farewells (B,L,D)
8.
FRI 22 JUL – BOHOL – WARSAW, POLAND
This morning all
pilgrims will return to Cebu by ferry before boarding flights this afternoon to
Krakow via Hong Kong and various European gateways. (B,L)
9.
SAT 23 JUL – WARSAW – KRAKOW
Welcome to Warsaw!
Upon arrival be met by your cosmos representative and board your coach bound
for Krakow, a city that is rich in history and will be your host you’re the
World Youth Day Celebrations! Upon arrival you will be transferred to your
accommodation.
10.
SUN 24 JUL – KRAKOW; EXCURSION TO AUSCHWITZ & KALWARIA
ZEBRZYDOWSKA.
TTravel to Auschwitz
and visit the remains of the former CONCENTRATION CAMP as well as the MARTYRDOM
MUSEUM and ST. MAXIMILIAN KOLBE'S CELL. We then visit and celebrate Mass at
KALWARIA ZEBRZYDOWSKA, one of Poland's most famous shrines, a UNESCO World
Heritage Site, which played a pivotal role in the Pope's spiritual life. The
Calvary Sanctuary was established in the 1600's for pilgrims as a substitute
for Jerusalem. It has grown to be the biggest shrine grounds of its type in
Europe, with 42 churches and chapels of all shapes and sizes scattered on the
slopes of Zar Mountain. The central basilica and Franciscan monastery still
welcome pilgrims from all over the world today. (B)
11.
MON 25 JUL – KRAKOW
A day for the Diocese
of Parramatta to gather together and share your pilgrimage experiences! (B)
12.
TUE 26 JUL – KRAKOW
The World Youth Day
celebration begins with the Opening Mass which is said by the local Bishop.
This Mass often emphasises the culture of the host country, Poland! The Opening
Mass for WYD Krakow 2016 will take place in the afternoon.* (B,L,D)
13.
WED 27 JUL – KRAKOW
Over the next three
days, you will take part in morning Catechesis with Bishops from around the
world and have the opportunity to encounter the Vocations Fair and the Youth
Festival program.
Catechesis is preached in
different languages by Bishops from around the world who will teach and reflect
with pilgrims on the beatitude; “Blessed are the merciful; for they shall
receive mercy.” (Mt 5:7), the theme chosen by the Holy Father for the XXXI
World Youth Day in Krakow. Catechesis sessions will take place across the city
in churches and other chosen venues to ensure that all young people can
participate.
The Youth
Festival; a religious, artistic and cultural program takes place in
the afternoons and evenings during the three days of catechesis, except during
the Main Events. The Youth Festival is composed of open and free initiatives of
an artistic, religious and spiritual character. This aspect of WYD gives
pilgrims an opportunity to participate in concerts, exhibitions, workshops,
sporting events, theatre events and many other activities.
The Vocations
Fair/Centre is a place where religious congregations, catholic schools
and universities, religious publishing houses, missionary organizations,
national and international movements and communities can present their charism
and works. The Vocations Centre’s goal is to show young pilgrims different
paths of achieving their vocation in the Church, and to encourage them to look
for answers to the question of what God wants from them in their lives. (B,L,D)
14.
THU 28 JUL – KRAKOW
After a morning of
catechesis, today will be the pilgrim’s first encounter with the Holy Father
during the Papal Welcome. It is a time of particular joy and pilgrims will have
the opportunity to pray together with Pope Francis. During the service we
listen to the Word of God and the first speech of the Holy Father. (B,L,D)
15.
FRI 29 JUL - KRAKOW
This morning, pilgrims
will engage in the final catechesis session with the international Bishops. In
the afternoon and evening, pilgrims gather for the Way of the Cross - which
invites pilgrims into the penitential character of WYD. The World Youth Day
Cross is carried in a procession during this service and young people follow a
designated route through the city, giving testimony of their faith. (B,L,D)
16.
SAT 30 JUL – KRAKOW
Today pilgrims will
take part in the pilgrimage walk to the site of the vigil and final mass. The
Vigil is often the most personal part of the central events with the Holy
Father. It is a unique time of prayer and meeting with Christ and it has an
atmosphere of total peace and also great joy. (B,L,D)
17.
SUN 31 JUL – KRAKOW
Today is the
conclusion of the WYD pilgrimage and the celebration of the Final Mass of the
XXXI World Youth Day; celebrated by the Holy Father. During this Eucharist
celebration, the Pope challenges and sends the young people out to the whole
world to be witnesses in their own homes. At the very end, after the Angelus,
the Holy Father traditionally announces the location of the next World Youth
Day. (B,L,D)
18.
MON 01 AUG – KRAKOW - RETREAT TO FOLWARK ZALESIE -
WARSAW
Our day of retreat
takes us to Folwark Zalesie. After your retreat board the coach as we travel to
Warsaw to overnight before your flight to home. (B,L,D)
19.
TUE 02 AUG – WARSAW – RETURN TO AUSTRALIA
After breakfast a group transfer will take you to the airport for your journey
home. (B)
20.
WED 03 AUG – ARRIVE IN AUSTRALIA
*World Youth Day
itinerary subject to change by the WYD Krakow Office
