WYD RIO 2013
Theme: "Go and make disciples of all nations." (Matthew 28:19)
Stay up to date with the latest news and updates at the official WYD RIO 2013 website!
Date: July 23-28, 2012
GO AND MAKE DISCIPLES OF ALL NATIONS!
Have you heard about the international WYD 2013 RESEARCH?
www.wyd2013-research.de
It is organized by the Catholic Church and Dortmund University in Germany.
Please help booth of them and take part in the questionaire - about pre-wyd-hopes,
mission and discipleship. Enjoy yourself :)
Pope's Message for World Youth Day 2013
Pope Francis’ Palm Sunday Homily Mentions WYD 2013
NOTES FROM CARDINAL BERGOGLIO'S PRE-CONCLAVE SPEECH
The Archbishop of Havana says that a speech given by Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio (now Pope Francis) during the Cardinal's pre-conclave meetings was "masterful" and "clear". Cardinal Ortega said that Cardinal Bergolgio gave him the handwritten notes of the speech, and the permission to share the contents.
Message from His Holiness Benedict XVI for the 28th World Youth Day
Policy and Information from the Archdiocese
WYD 2013 Preparation and Information Handbook
We are pleased to release an information guide for World Youth Day leaders and pilgrims. Click HERE or the picture of the logo above to access a pdf copy for viewing or printing. If you require a Word-formatted copy, please contact Maria.
Please note that information is continually added as it becomes available, so check-back often! For ease of use, if you would like to find information about a specific topic, click on the title in the table of contents and you will go directly to the information page.
Last updated: February 12, 2013 {Information added: Brazilian consulate in Vancouver was contacted and they have given us directions on how to proceed. Mission Week information}
Registration Tip Sheet: Click here for the "coles-notes" information sheet outlining some of the key information in the handbook including registrations. (Last updated: September 28, 2012)
Minutes from the WYD Leaders Gathering:
Click here to read the minutes from the last WYD Leaders Gathering on January 8, 2013.
Click here to read the minutes from WYD Leaders Gathering on September 30, 2012.
NOTE ON AGE POLICY:
A reminder that our age policy for World Youth Day 2013 (in Rio de Janeiro) is that all Archdiocesan participants must be 18 at the time of travel in 2013. This includes participants travelling with relatives.
Parishes are reminded that minors should not be included in sponsorship or fundraising initiatives unless it is for an older family member.
If you have any questions, please contact Andrew Papenbrock, Associate Director of Youth Evangelization by email at apapenbrock@caedm.ca or phone at 780-469-1010 ext. 2238.
NOTE TO WYD LEADERS: Please do not use the same registration form that was issued for WYD Madrid 2011. These forms will be updated in Fall 2012 with new information. Some preliminary information on what to expect for registrations can be found at Salt & Light's World Youth Day Central site. Information is available on official registrations and will be updated shorlty.
Upcoming WYD @ Home Events
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OneRock/WYD @home
July 26-28th, 2013
- This is shaping up to be an incredible event with 6 of our Albert bishops confirmed to attend. This will mirror the WYD closing weekend in Rio and we will have live feeds.
* An incredible Stations of the Cross dramatization on Friday
* A pilgrimage- with Reconciliation, Mass
* A priests vs youth soccer game
* Catechesis sessions with the Bishops
* A concert by Audrey Assad
* Adoration (Adoremus style) with our very own Bishop Bittman on Saturday, and then
* Sunday is a morning of music, testimonies and prayer that leads to the closing Mass with all the Bishops!!!
Check out the website for more information...
- World Youth Day @Home 2013/One Rock Youth Festival: In conjunction with the Diocese of Calgary, the One Rock Youth Festival will be hosted on July 26-28th, 2013: These dates coincide with the closing Vigil and Mass in Rio de Janeiro. This is a great opportunity for young adults that are unable to travel to share in the event.
- WYD Follow-up and Young Adult Ministry Gathering: There will be a follow-up gathering planned in Edmonton on September 20th to 22nd, 2013. This will be a gathering and celebration of all Young Adult Ministry. This also have been planned as part of our Archdiocesan Jubilee events. Keynote speaker will be Fr. Thomas Rosica (of Salt & Light TV) of WYD 2002 fame. Details will be announced at a later date.
Volunteer groups interested on participating, please contact us!!!
Official World Youth Day Materials (Print/Multimedia)
Click HERE to read about the meaning of the logo.
Click HERE to read & download the Offcial 2013 WYD Prayer, along with a list of Official Saints & Intercessors!
For posters/promotional materials (print and online), along with the Official Visual Identity Manual, click HERE.
Official World Youth Day Song - Hope of the Morning
Music available is currently in Portuguese only. Engish lyrics will be made available shortly
The name of the song is "Esperanca do Amanhecer", which is translated in English as "Hope of the Morning."
Click HERE to watch the video of the song in english.
Click HERE to download the lyrics (Portuguese)
Click HERE to download the guitar music to Hope of (Portuguese)
Listen to the MP3 version by clicking HERE
World Youth Day on Social Media
Information on Saints and Intercessors
World Youth Day Official Prayer
Portugese Classes & Tips for World Youth Day!
- The Gil Vincnte Portuguese School (located in St. Cecilia, 8830-132 Avenue NW, Edmonton) is offering adult Portuguese classes on Mondays from 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. For more information, click http://gilvicenteedmonton.ca/Adult-Classes.php.
- XT3 has published some basic phrases to help you on your journey. Click HERE to download a phrase guide.
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