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20 CENTRAL EVENTS Opening Ceremony of WYD Papal Welcome Way of the Cross Vigil with the Holy Father Final Mass

21 PRE-EVENTS time around three hours before each central events purpose forms creating a community among young people; preparations or prelude leading young people in the topics of the central events. prayer, song, dance, testimonies, as well as other artistic forms.

22 OPENING CEREMONY OF WYD day: place: Celebrant: main topic: main person: quote of the day: Tuesday, July 26, 2016 Błonia Cardinal Stanisław Dziwisz Krakow and Poland welcome the world s young people St. John Paul II the founder of WYD This fire of mercy needs to be passed on to the world. I entrust this task to ( ) the Church in Kraków and Poland, and to all the votaries of Divine Mercy who will come here from Poland and from throughout the world. May you be witnesses to mercy! (John Paul II)

23 PAPAL WELCOME day: place: Celebrant: main topic: main people: quote of the day: Thursday, July 28, 2016 Błonia Pope Francis Young people from the whole world welcome Pope Francis. A joyful invitation of young people to holiness. Pope Francis and young people Come to Him and do not be afraid! Come to him and say from the depths of your hearts: Jesus, I trust in You!. Let yourselves be touched by his boundless mercy. (Pope Francis)

24 WAY OF THE CROSS day: place: Celebrant: main topic: main person: quote of the day: Friday, July 29, 2016 Błonia Pope Francis The Way of the Cross is the Way of Mercy Jesus Christ, giving his life for his friends on Calvary. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy. (Matt 5:7)

25 VIGIL WITH THE HOLY FATHER day: place: Celebrant: main topic: main people: quote of the day: Saturday, July 30, 2016 Campus Misericordiae Pope Francis Jesus is the Source of Mercy The Merciful Jesus as well as our Guides on the way to Him St. Faustina, St. John Paul II, Pope Francis Mankind will not have peace until it turns with trust to My mercy. (Diary of St. Faustina, 300)

26 FINAL MASS day: place: Celebrant: main topic: main person: quote of the day: Sunday, July 31, 2016 Campus Misericordiae Pope Francis Universal dignity resulting from baptism, which is the gate of Mercy. Sending out of young Christians as witnesses of Mercy. Jesus Christ sending out his disciples. As often as you want to make Me happy, speak to the world about My great and unfathomable mercy. (Diary, 164)

27 MUSIC WYD choir and orchestra International repertoire (fixed repertoire of WYD, pieces of music of the TAIZe canon style and new musical works) When the repertoire is fully prepared it will be placed on our website

28 LITURGY The Mass of John Paul II was specially written for these celebrations by Prof. Henryk Jan Bator. Carefully prepared place for celebration: altar, pulpit and presiding place. The symbols of WYD, the cross and the icon of the Mother of God, must also have an important place. The liturgical service is made up of young people coming from various countries. Introduction of eastern tradition liturgical elements at the proclamation of the Word of God. Preparation for distribution of holy communion. Appropriately prepared teams that can help take care of details of the liturgical celebration in the given place of catechesis.

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31 PLACE OF CATECHESIS CAT I CHURCH, CHAPEL CAT II ASSEMBLY HALL, STADIUM CAT III FOOTBALL PITCH, SQUARE

32 THE CATECHESIS IN CRACOW CAT I NUMBER OF PLACES 84 CAT II 8 CAT III 6

33 THE CATECHESIS OUTSIDE CRACOW NUMBER OF PLACES CAT I 133 CAT II 3 CAT III 27

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36 CATECHESIS DEPARTAMENT Departament:

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39 IDEA OF YOUTH FESTIVAL The Youth Festival enables young people from all over the world to meet God in a community through their passions and talents that can be shared with others through numerous artistic activities.

40 SCHEDULE OF YOUTH FESTIVAL

41 CENTRAL EVENTS OF YOUTH FESTIVAL Religious, artistic and cultural activities Sport activities Vocations Center

42 ARTISTIC ACTIVITIES WHAT? Concerts Theater plays Dance showcases Film festivals WHERE? approximately 10 stages in Krakow 3 arenas (Kraków Arena, ICE Congress Center) 20 different venues (cinemas, theaters, operas, clubs, cafes) Stages in places nearby pilgrims accommodation Exhibitions Cafe FM

43 SPORT ACTIVITIES Football tournament - Copa Catolica Rugby tournament Breakdance tournament Street ball tournament REGISTRATION Teams (both national and international) that would like to participate in sports activities are asked to register with a Youth Festival application form.

44 IDEA OF VOCATIONS CENTER AN ANSWER TO THE QUESTION OF YOUR PLACE IN THE WORLD WHEN YOUR HOPE IS IN CHRIST. Who am I? Where do I belong? What am I capable of doing best? What is my calling? MAIN ACTIVITIES IN THE CHURCH Mercy Church Suffering Church Missionary Church Vocations Church

45 VOCATIONS CENTER VENUE An especially designed place where religious communities, both national and international, will be able to present their work and activities. 4 ACADEMIES: God Academy Family Academy Job Academy Mercy Academy

46 REGISTRATION FOR YOUTH FESTIVAL AND VOCATIONS CENTER Youth Festival participation declaration should be sent via to: Application form in the registration system: January 2016

47 INTERNATIONAL CENTER OF EVANGELIZATION (ICE) ICE will take place from 19 of July till 31 of July 2016 Two weeks of living and praying together, sharing experience with others and bringing the Good News especially to citizens of Krakow Registration is available till the end of December 2015

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52 Registration of participants of World Youth Day Krakow 2016 is taking place through the filling out a special registration form available in five languages: Polish, English, Italian, French and Spanish. on the website: or: The corresponding INSTRUCTIONS on the subject of registration is also available.

53 Pilgrim Registration takes place in groups we are organizing: MACROGROUPS and SUBGROUPS of Pilgrims

54 The suggested age range of participants of WYD is Episcopal Conferences and Movements, Associations and Communities can set a different age range for young people participating in WYD within their organization. Group leaders must be persons who are 18 years of age and older.

55 Group registration consists of two phases: Phase 1 registration of MACROGROUPS (max people); Phase 2 division of registered MACROGROUPS into SUBGROUPS (max. 150 people in each) In a given SUBGROUP everyone must choose the same type of Pilgrim s Package and the same language of catechesis. You can also register an international group, or one composed of pilgrims from different countries, who want to participate in WYD together within one group.

56 Information needed for registration: Phase 1 MACROGROUP The group leader of a macrogroup ought to prepare the following information (his/her own and that of the second group leader of the macrogroup): - First and Last Name; - Date of Birth; - Type and number of identity document; - Address of residence; - Contact phone number; - address. Registration of Phase 1 MUST end within 30 minutes from its launch (otherwise it will be necessary to start filling out the form again).

57 Phase 2 SUBGROUP: The group leader of a MACROGROUP, forming a SUBGROUP gives its name, the first and last name of the group leader and their address. The subsequent stages of registering SUBGROUPS is done by the group leader of the given subgroup.

58 Specific questions concern: - Group leader of a subgroup and the second group leader (the group leader of a MACROGROUP can also be a leader of one of its SUBGROUPS); - Priests data should be entered with each priest from the group together with a scanned letter signed by a Bishop or his Delegate (a letter format can be downloaded in the system); - Number of minors (a special form should be downloaded for each of them) and those over the age of 30; - Disabled people for each person you should fill out a specially prepared form, which will ease the reception of this group of pilgrims; - People requiring a visa for each person there is a need to fill out a specially prepared form; - Means of arrival in Krakow and of departure at the end of WYD.

59 Each group will be assigned an individual registration number, which from this moment will be used as the group identifier in all contact with the Organizing Committee of WYD in Krakow and with the Pontifical Council for the Laity, particularly in the case of payment. Changes in the group form are possible only up to the moment of beginning the payment procedure. All later changes will require launching a special Re-Opening of Form procedure. Registration and payment must be made at the latest by June

60 After paying the Participation Fee for the Package, the Group Leader (or Second Group Leader) will be able to print a VOUCHER which must be presented upon arrival in Krakow at the check-in point indicated on the voucher (they will then receive pilgrim kits together with materials for their group).

61 For all questions regarding means of registering participants in the meeting, please send them directly to the Registration Department our consultants are available from Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm (GMT +2): Consultant in Polish: ; mail: Consultant in English: ; mail: Consultant in Italian: ; mail: Consultant in Spanish: ; mail: Consultant in French: ; mail:

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66 SHORT-TERM VOLUNTEERING REGISTRATION KRAKOW2016.COM JOIN BECOME VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION SYSTEM

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68 LONG - TERM VOLUNTEERS NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL volunteers@krakow2016.com

69 VOLUNTEERING FORMATION

70 PREPARATIONS IN POLAND VOLUNTEERING PLUS YOUTH AMBASSADORS

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72 VISA For pilgrims who will need a VISA, in order to come to WYD a special Visa tab has been prepared in the registration system.

73 Steps for applying for a visa: a) for each person that needs a visa to come to Poland, during Phase 2 of registration under the Visa tab one should fill out the proper form providing detailed information; b) after entering data into the form the system generates the appropriate LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION, which you should print out; c) The LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION should be endorsed in the appropriate church organization in your country (it should be signed and stamped by a Bishop or his Delegate);.

74 . d) 3 months before the planned arrival each person attempting to receive a visa must individually fill out the proper visa application online in the e-consulate application on the page: The application is registered in the database after its completion and is automatically sent to a designated respective consulate. e) on the date designated on the application there is a need to go meet with the consul, who verifies if the person applying for a visa meets the criteria it sets out, on the basis of a request and additional submitted documents. f) up to 15 calendar days from the moment of submitting the complete set of documents, if the application is approved, information will be sent about the date of receiving the visa.

75 The Organizing Committee does not assist with obtaining a visa. The obligation to obtain a visa as well as the eventual costs tied to this rest with the participant. All questions regarding visas can be directly sent to the visa@krakow2016.com

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