A pilgrimage of a lifetime introducing WYD KRAKOV March 2014

WELCOME PILGRIMS

Points to be covered The journey begins………………….. 1 Important Information Estimated Cost of Pilgrimage 3General

Important Information Theme Provisional Dates Rules and Expectations 1

For 2014: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” (Mt 5:3). For 2015: “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” (Mt 5:8). For 2016: “Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.” (Mt 5:7). The Theme The Beatitudes

Provisional Dates 25 – 31 July Please allow for a week before the above dates for missionary week

Rules and Expectations For a pilgrim to register they must pay at least R5,000 (non-refundable) by December 15 TH 2014 The bank account is the same, but will be sent out via . Ref WYD2016+ Name All pilgrims who would like to de-register must find a replacement for themselves All pilgrims must attend 80% of the encounters All pilgrims must attend all camps or retreats as planned, compulsory retreat/camp early 2016 All pilgrims must have a reference letter from their parish priest All pilgrims must be above 16 years of age Registration will begin in March 2014 – Please capture your name as it appears on your passport (No nicknames, clan names, etc) All pilgrims must have their yellow fever certificate, if there have visited an area in the last 10 years where it was required All pilgrims will require a Schengen VISA ( this process will be managed by the committee) All pilgrims will sign a code of conduct that they must abide by All documents shall be required in order for registration to occur – Valid passport till December 2016 – Valid permit (for non-SA nationals) – All pilgrims under 18 shall require Signed guardianship form Unabridged birth certificate Certified copies of parents ID documents Confirmation of school attendance or work

We need to work together for this process to work The committee offers up their time and money to try and ensure that all administration is completed Romans 14:13 (NKJV) Therefore let us not judge one another anymore, but rather resolve this, not to put a stumbling block or a cause to fall in our brother's way.

2 Cost of Pilgrimage Cost Estimation Payment Plan Visual Payment Banking Details Contact details

No one knows the actual amount as we can not see into the future but we estimate US$3, NB assuming an exchange of 1:11

Payment Plan (full amounts to be paid by 15 Dec 2015) Option 1 – Start paying end of March 2014 Pay R1,500 each month until Dec 2015 = Total R33,000 Option 2 – Start paying in Dec 2014 Pay a lump sum of R5000 in Dec Pay R2,334 Jan- Nov 2015 Pay R2,326 Dec 2015 Total R33,000 NB: ATLEAST R5,000 MUST BE PAID BY THE 15 TH OF DECEMBER 2014

Visual Payment Breakdown MonthOption 1: InstalmentSub-TotalOption 2: InstalmentSub-Total Mar-14 1, Apr-14 1, May-14 1, Jun-14 1, Jul-14 1, Aug-14 1, Sep-14 1, Oct-14 1, Nov-14 1, Dec-14 1, , , Jan-15 1, , Feb-15 1, , Mar-15 1, , , , Apr-15 1, May-15 1, Jun-15 1, Jul-15 1, , , , Aug-15 1, , Sep-15 1, , Oct-15 1, , Nov-15 1, , Dec-15 1, , Total 33,000.00

It is impossible for us to refund money once it has been used (e.g. to secure bookings we have to make a deposit) If you have not paid up in full by 15 December 2015, you will not be going If you do not have all the relevant documentation you will not be able to register Things to note regarding refunds

Banking Details Catholic Archdiocese of Johannesburg Standard Bank Ellis Park Account: Branch Reference: "WYD2013 Name Surname“ * proof of payment to or fax to

Contact Details Address: Youth Office Chancery 186 Nugget Street c/o Smit street Berea 2198 Johannesburg, South Africa - Fax – Website:

3 General Information Past Issues Encounter Dates Questions

» Accommodation - All pilgrims will sleep on beds » Refunds – Will only be made available if the money has not already been allocated. After the cut off (15 Dec 2015), no refund will be entertained » Age – We will not be able to take pilgrims younger than 16 years Past Issues

Encounter Dates JANUARY 26 TH WORLD YOUTH DAY COMMITTEE MEETING FEBRUARY 16 TH WORLD YOUTH DAY COMMITTEE MEETING MARCH 2 ND WORLD YOUTH DAY ENCOUNTER MARCH 16 TH WORLD YOUTH DAY COMMITTEE MEETING APRIL NIL MAY 18 TH WORLD YOUTH DAY COMMITTEE MEETING MAY 25TH WORLD YOUTH DAY ENCOUNTER JUNE 15 TH WORLD YOUTH DAY COMMITTEE MEETING JULY 20 TH WORLD YOUTH DAY COMMITTEE MEETING AUGUST 17 TH WORLD YOUTH DAY COMMITTEE MEETING AUGUST 24TH WORLD YOUTH DAY ENCOUNTER SEPTEMBER 21 ST WORLD YOUTH DAY COMMITTEE MEETING OCTOBER 19 TH WORLD YOUTH DAY COMMITTEE MEETING NOVEMBER 16 TH WORLD YOUTH DAY ENCOUNTER NOVEMBER 30 TH WORLD YOUTH DAY COMMITTEE MEETING

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