500,000 young people are expected to participate in World Youth Day (WYD) in Sydney in July next year. WYD was an initiative of Pope John Paul II. Every three years, young people from around the world would gather in one place, to celebrate their faith, and meet with the Pope. Pope Benedict has continued the tradition.
Events in World Youth Day include:
- the arrival of the Pope in Sydney’s Harbour
- a Youth Festival with exhibitions and performances
- a Mass in Randwick Racecourse (just one block away from Kenvale College!) celebrated by Pope Benedict
Organisation of WYD commenced at least three years in advance. Accommodation and travel arrangements; registration of thousands of international participants; the mobilization of hundreds of volunteers from around the world; venues, entertainment, speakers…this is event management on a massive scale!
For more information on the event: www.wyd2008.org
Events in World Youth Day include:
- the arrival of the Pope in Sydney’s Harbour
- a Youth Festival with exhibitions and performances
- a Mass in Randwick Racecourse (just one block away from Kenvale College!) celebrated by Pope Benedict
Organisation of WYD commenced at least three years in advance. Accommodation and travel arrangements; registration of thousands of international participants; the mobilization of hundreds of volunteers from around the world; venues, entertainment, speakers…this is event management on a massive scale!
For more information on the event: www.wyd2008.org
What do you think will be the response to WYD of Australian youth?
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