2. Friend and Lord Jesus Christ, How great You are! With Your words and Works You have revealed to us Who God is, Your Father and our Father, and Who You are: our Savior. You call us to be with You. We wish to follow You wherever You go. We thank You for Your Incarnation. You are the Eternal Son of God, but You humbled Yourself and became man. We thank You for Your Death and Resurrection. You obeyed the Father's will to the extreme and for this reason You are the Lord of all persons and things. We thank You for having remained amongst us in the Eucharist. Your Presence, Your Sacrifice, Your Banquet Invite us to remain always united to You.

3. You Call us to work with You. We wish to go wherever You send us: to announce Your name, to heal in Your Name, to bring all of our brothers to You. Grant us Your Holy Spirit, to enlighten and strengthen us. The Virgin Mary, the Mother You gave us on the cross, always encourages us to do what You say. You are our Life. May our thoughts, our love and our actions always be rooted in You! You are our Rock. May our faith in You always be the solid foundation of our life! We pray for Pope Benedict XVI, for the Bishops and for all those who are preparing the next World Youth Day in Madrid. We pray for our family and friends and especially for all the young people who will get to know you in this encounter, thanks to the firm and joyful testimony of the faith. Amen.

4. 92 Pilgrims 28 days 12 destinations 4 countries 1 life-changing journey!

5. Meals: breakfast and dinner We will: Sight-see Share daily Mass together Time for fun and relaxation Small groups Sharing and reflecting Practicality – for travel and safety

6. Departing Saturday 6 th August: Ballarat & Melbourne will fly out of Tullamarine at 3:00pm on Thai Airways TG46, flying via Bangkok & Rome Brisbane, Canberra & Sydney will fly out of Sydney at 3:50pm on Qantas QF5, flying via Singapore & Helsinki Arriving Sunday 7 th August in Warsaw, Poland

7. Poland: former communist country with a rich and difficult history Its unique character reflects its position at the meeting point of Western and Eastern Europe Our journey begins with 1 night in capital city Warsaw

8. 2 nights in Krakow 2 nd largest city in Poland, dating back to 7 th century Divine Mercy shrine Bishop’s Palace Wadowice Small Polish town, +1000 years old Birthplace of Karol Wojtyla, Pope JP II

9. Auschwitz Largest of the German concentration camps in World War II Camp where St. Maximilien Kolbe and St. Edith Stein were interred and killed

10. 2 nights in Zakopane An opportunity for us to relax and prepare for the journey ahead in Poland’s premier mountain destination A place of beauty and serenity that Karol Wojtyla loved

11. 3 nights in Rome The eternal city and the heart of the Church A city in which so many saints died for their faith in the early years of Christianity Home to the tomb of John Paul II

13. 7 nights in Madrid for World Youth Day...

14. Avila Medieval walled city Home to St. Teresa of Avila and St. John of the Cross 1 night in Salamanca UNESCO World Heritage site Famous for its beautiful architecture

15. 3 nights in Fatima Pilgrimage site built at the location of the apparitions of Mary to three young children in 1917 Visited by millions of people every year An opportunity to rest and reflect before returning to Australia

17. “Even though you are young, the time for action is now! It is time to let your light shine! Remember, Christ is calling you; the Church needs you; the Pope believes in you, and he expects great things of you!” John Paul II

18. A moving and sanctifying pilgrimage in faith An experience of the power of the Holy Spirit Rediscovering the centrality of the Word and Sacrament Enabling pilgrims to be witnesses to Christ

19. What’s the difference between a pilgrimage and a holiday? Pray  Click  Buy

20. What does it mean to ‘be planted’ in Christ? How can we be ‘built up’ as Christians? Through our pilgrimage and experiences, we can ask the Lord to strengthen – firm – our faith

21. Theatre, live music, interactive experiences, art & more, rooted in faith and shared with other pilgrims from all over the world The opportunity to join thousands of others for catechesis – taught by a different Bishop each day – as well as praise and Mass

23. Spain’s capital and largest city will be open for pilgrims, with free access to the many world- renowned galleries, museums and cultural centres

24. And all of this will be enjoyed by an estimated 2 million pilgrims! So, how will we stand out? Our friendly and patient demeanours! Merchandise Gobsmacking choral ability!

25. Pilgrimage Medical Officer: Christian Colangelo Pilgrimage leaders Shared responsibility of all on pilgrimage: pilgrim code of conduct Passports & visas You need to bring: copies of your passport, medical information and travel insurance, if you are not using ACU’s travel insurance

26. Your pilgrimage payment includes: Airfares and prepaid airport taxes Bus travel as required Accommodation Breakfasts and dinners daily on touring programme Sightseeing excursions with entrance fees and local guides as listed Services of a local multi-lingual escort for touring programme Tips and gratuities for drivers and guides on tour During WYD: Simple breakfast, lunches and dinners daily Public transportation pass during WYD week Free entrance to all WYD cultural activities WYD pilgrim's backpack with Madrid guidebook and feature inclusions You will need to cover: Lunches (except during WYD) Souvenirs & personal shopping (including toiletries etc)

27. It’s important to prepare for any journey … Our three sessions: This session Session 2: JPII, packing Session 3: Final practical & pilgrimage preparation & formation

28. May the Lord Jesus reveal Himself to each one of us, may He give us the strength to go out and profess that we are Christian, may He will show us that He alone can fill our hearts. May we accept His freedom and embrace His truth, and be messengers of the certainty that we have been truly liberated through the death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus. May this be our new experience, the powerful experience, that will generate, through us, a more just society and a better world. We ask this through Christ our Lord, Amen.