World Youth Day
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World Youth Day (WYD) was created by Pope John Paul II in 1984. It was created in response to declining church attendance by youth in the Catholic religion. It is an attempt to catch up to other Christian denominations in a more 'rock-concert' style religion.
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World Youth Day Rome 2000
The purpose of World Youth Day is threefold:
- Putting trust in the young
- World Youth Day is a coming together of young adults from the four corners of the world and a strong reminder of the strength and confidence the young bring to the Church today.
- Gathering together
- World Youth Day is not simply a gathering for the young people of the world, but a time to put trust in the world's youth. A calling for the world's youth to come together as one people.
- Meeting the international world on a human level
- It is still a marvel in this the 21st Century to exchange with others and to be a part of an international experience. International events are able to stir much hope but also many fears (increase in fundamentalism, nationalism and other new conflicts. . .) The Church and Christians themselves have a role to play in preventing the development of these fears, and in aiding each person in finding their way and discovering hope.
Overview
| Year | Dates | Location | Attendance1 | Theme |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | April 15 | Rome, Italy | 300,000 | Holy Year of Redemption |
| 1985 | March 31 | Rome, Italy | 300,000 | International Youth Year |
| 1987 | April 11–12 | Buenos Aires, Argentina | 900,000 | We ourselves have known and put our faith in God’s love towards ourselves (1Jn 4:16) |
| 1989 | August 15–20 | Santiago de Compostela, Spain | 400,000 | I am the Way, the Truth and the Life (Jn 14:6) |
| 1991 | August 10–15 | Czestochowa, Poland | 1,600,000 | You have received a spirit of sonship (Rom 8:15) |
| 1993 | August 10–15 | Denver, USA | 500,000 | I came that they might have life, and have it to the full (Jn 10:10) |
| 1995 | January 10–15 | Manila, Philippines | 4,000,000 | As the Father sent me, so am I sending you (Jn 20:21) |
| 1997 | August 19–24 | Paris, France | 1,200,000 | Teacher, where are you staying? Come and see (cf. Jn 1:38-39) |
| 2000 | August 15–20 | Rome, Italy | 2,000,000 | The Word became flesh and dwelt among us (Jn 1:14) |
| 2002 | July 23–28 | Toronto, Canada | 800,000 | You are the salt of the earth ... you are the light of the world (Mt 5:13-14) |
| 2005 | August 16–21 | Cologne, Germany | We have come to worship Him (Mt 2:2) |
1Attendance numbers reflect the total population at the closing Mass which includes many locals who attended only that one event.
| Date | Theme |
|---|---|
| March 23, 1986 | Always be prepared to make a defence to anyone who calls you to account for the hope that is in you (1Pt 3:15) |
| March 27, 1988 | Do whatever he tells you (Jn 2:5) |
| April 8, 1990 | I am the vine, you are the branches (Jn 15:5) |
| April 12, 1992 | Go into all the world and preach the Gospel (Mk 16:15) |
| March 27, 1994 | As the Father sent me, so am I sending you (Jn 20: 21) |
| March 31, 1996 | Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life (Jn 6:68). |
| April 5, 1998 | The Holy Spirit will teach you all things (cf Jn 14:26 ) |
| March 28, 1999 | The Father loves you (cf. Jn 16:27) |
| April 8, 2001 | If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me (Lk 9:23) |
| April 13, 2003 | Behold, your mother! (Jn 19,27) |
| April 4, 2004 | We wish to see Jesus (Jn 12:21) |
Typical Schedule Events
| Tues | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Day of Welcoming
Arrival and Welcome | Catechetical Session w/ participating bishops | Catechetical Session w/ participating bishops | Catechetical Session w/ participating bishops | Pilgrimage to Vigil Site | Closing Liturgy w/ Holy Father | |
| Afternoon | Opening ceremony | afternoon and evening shows, music, prayer opportunities | afternoon and evening shows, music, prayer opportunities | afternoon and evening shows, music, prayer opportunities | |||
| Evening | Stations of the Cross | Vigil Celebration & sleep over |
External links
- http://www.vatican.va/gmg/documents/
- http://www.usccb.org/laity/youth/wydarchives.htm
- http://www.wyd2005.org/ (http://www.wjt2005.de/index.php?id=6&si=1) The XX World Youth Day Official Website (in 5 languages)de:Weltjugendtag
nl:Wereldjongerendagen pl:Światowe Dni Młodzieży fr:Journée mondiale de la jeunesse