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Start Date & Time
August 16, 2011
All day event.
End Date & Time
August 21, 2011
All day event.
Location
Plaza de Cibeles , Paseo de la Castellana, Cuatro Vientos , Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Madrid
Madrid, Spain
Event Cost
contact the WYD organizers
Event URL
http://www.worldyouthday.com/
RSVP Info
Name: Contact The WYD Organizers
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"Rooted and built up in Jesus Christ, Firm in the Faith" -(Col 2:7)
What is WYD: World Youth Day, WYD, is a yearly youth celebration that was started by Pope John Paul II as a way to inspire the youth and encourage them in living the teachings of Christ. In 1984 and 1985 he invited the youth of the world to Rome for a Palm Sunday celebration in St. Peter's Square. Later, announcing the institution of WYD on December 20, 1985, the first official WYD was held in 1986. 1987 brought about a historical tradition, when the second event and first international WYD took place in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
The young people, from many countries and nations around the globe, come together showing the universality of, and diversity within, the Catholic Church. It is a time for the youth to share their faith and be rejuvenated to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ in their homelands. It is also a way to come to understand other cultures and spread peace and understanding throughout the world. As they wave their countries' and region's flags with pride, the youth unite as one in their walk of faith.
During the week leading up to the final mass at World Youth Day, the youth gather in catechesis to learn the teachings of the faith and celebrate in other festivities. The graces flow and the fruits are abundant because it is truly a pilgrimage in which self-sacrifice is an intricate part. Some save and prepare for years to attend. Others sacrifice by traveling a great distance. All are joyful as they move through the crowds of people in uncomfortable climate conditions, by giving up the food, lodging, electronics, cleanliness, etc... that they are familiar with, and by thinking of others through it all.
(Source: http://www.worldyouthday.com/)
To know more about WYD: http://www.worldyouthday.com/
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