GENERAL INFORMATION International Gathering Marist Youth IGMY 2013 CHANGE

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1 GENERAL INFORMATION 1. The Meetings 1.1. International Gathering Marist Youth IGMY 2013 CHANGE Date : July Participants : up to 10 youth (16-25 years) and 2 adults per Province/District Place : Colégio Marista São José Tijuca. Rio de Janeiro (RJ) / Brasil. Address : Rue Conde de Bonfim, 1067 Tijuca Telephone : (21) Contact : Edson Antônio de Souza Welcome : 17 July, morning and afternoon until 17h. All the delegations should plan to arrive in Rio de Janeiro for this date. If we have to receive you earlier, please inform us in advance in view of transport. Observation : the cost of meals and transport for any participant who arrives before this date will be charged to him. Observation : the cost of meals and transport for any participant who arrives before this date will be charged to him Objectives: General: To offer the Marist youth of the world an experience of meeting, exchange, personal growth and connection, by means of a process of formation, solidarity activities, and spirituality, in view of the International Gathering Marist Youth and the World Youth Day Specific: To assure a process of preparation by young Marists for the IGMY and the WYD. To deepen the dimension of the evangelizing internationality of Marist youth, by celebrating its richness and in renewing the spirit of service and solidarity. To encourage the undertaking of the Institute to go to the encounter with its Marist roots, in view of the celebration of the bicentenary of its foundation in To promote spaces for expression and exchange among the young people, through the sharing of 'dreams', questionings and realisations, in giving responses to the Institute and to the calls of the XXI General Chapter. To offer Marist youth an experience of inter-ecclesial living on the international level, by becoming a disciple-missionary following Mary s example.

2 1.2. Missionary Week (Before the Day) Date : July Participants : Youth of the Provinces/Districts of the Marist world who, because of the limited number of places, cannot be present at the IGYM 2013 CHANGE, but desire to take part in the Missionary Week (Before the Day) Cities: Mendes (RJ): 100 places (PMBCN) Place: Centro Marista São José das Paineiras Address: Fazenda São José das Paineiras Rodovia RJ 127 Km 32 Coqueiros Responsible: Br. Luiz André - landre@marista.edu.br Raquel Pulita - rpulita@marista.edu.br Telephone: Curitiba (PR): 120 places (PMBCS) Place: Centro Marista Marcelino Champagnat CMMC Address: Av. Senador Salgado Filho, 1651 Responsible: Br. Adriano Brollo - iradrianob@marista.org.br Marilúcia Resende - mresende@marista.org.br Telephone: Porto Alegre (RS): 80 places (PMRS) Place: Casa Marista da Juventude CAJU Address: Rua Aracaju, 651 Bairro Vila Nova Responsible: Br. Deivis Fischer - pjm@maristas.org.br Karen Silva - karen.silva@maristas.org.br Telephone: Welcome : the Marist pilgrims will be welcomed from 16 July, all day, in the cities chosen for the Missionary Week Transport : the Marist pilgrims should plan travel to the place indicated, as well as the transport for Rio de Janeiro for the World Youth Day. Reminder : The delegations of Marist pilgrims who choose to take part in the Missionary Week must directly contact those responsible in the Provinces, in conformity with the above table. The Provinces will shortly send information about the city, reception place and matters relevant for the delegations of Marist pilgrims.

3 1.3. World Youth Day WYD Date : July Participants : Marist youth 16 years and older Place : Rio de Janeiro (RJ) Lodging : Colégio Marista São José Tijuca. Rio de Janeiro (RJ) / Brasil. Address : Rue Conde de Bonfim, 1067 Tijuca Telephone : (21) Contact : Edson Antônio de Souza Places of accomodation : there will be 1,100 places for Marist youth from around the world, including those who will take part in the IGMY. The places will be assigned according to the order of enrollment Period of accomodation : July Welcome : the youth will be welcomed on 22 July, all day, at the «Colégio Marista São José» Tijuca. In the evening, there will be a reception for the Marist pilgrims, a celebration and cocktail of friendship What to bring: Sleeping bag or mat ; Blankets ; Sheets, towel and bath towel : Personal articles of hygiene ; Clothing and shoes for sport and outings ; Hat and sun cream ; Medications (for habitual use or recommended by a doctor) ; Comfortable clothing, light jumper (minimum temperature in Rio de Janeiro in July : 17 ) ; Radio FM with earphones (indispensible for following simultaneous translation during the IGMY and the WYD) or portable telephone provided with FM radio frequencies; Material for the cultural presentation of the Province/District : pieces of music (of up to 5 minutes duration), typical dress, etc. Souvenirs to exchange with other countries.

4 2. Enrollments 1st Step Choice of delegate The Province/District must choose a delegate who will be responsible for the co-ordination of information and the centralisation of enrollments. 2nd Step Registration of the delegate The chosen delegate must register on the site 3rd Step Access to the enrollment zone The delegate will receive by mail a login and a password for enrolling the participants of the Province/District on the meeting site 4th Step Choice of participants Each Province/District must choose its participants for the IMYM 2013 CHANGE and the WYD, in conformity with the following modalities : MODALITY 1 : IGMM 2013 CHANGE + WYD MODALITY 2 : WYD* MODALITY 3 : IGMY 2013 CHANGE *The participants enrolled according to MODALITY 2 will have the possibility of being accepted for the Missionary Week. The delegations interested in the Missionary Week, after enrollment and the choice of city, will be put in contact with the host Provinces. 5th Step Enrollment of participants The delegate must enroll the participants from his Province/District according to the available modalities and, in the case where there are participants for MODALITY 2 interested in the Missionary Week, he must include the corresponding choice in the enrollment form. 6th Step Payment Payment should be made by bank transfer (all countries except Brasil). 7th Step Confirmation of enrollment After the payment is made, the delegate will receive confirmation of the enrollments by mail. IMPORTANT : Enrollments for the WYD will be made exclusively by the Organizing Commission of the IGMY 2013 CHANGE, through the Marist Union of Brasil (UMBRASIL). We insist : no Marist delegation registered on the site 2013change.org should enroll directly on the WYD site.

5 3. Costs MODALITIES COUNTRY A COUNTRY B COUNTRY C Modality 1 R$ 1.091,25 R$ 1.069,40 R$ 1.052,30 Modality 2* R$ 609,25 R$ 587,40 R$ 570,30 Modality 3 R$ 500,00 R$ 500,00 R$ 500,00 * WYD + accomodation tax : the WYD tax figures with a reduction of 5 %, as one can see on the WYD. The accomodation tax (R$ 120,00) includes : Accomodation at «Colégio Marista São José» Tijuca Marist kit Cocktail of friendship 22 July 3.1. Data on banks: Banco: Santander 033 Agence: 0816 Current account : Data of l'umbrasil: União Marista do Brasil CNPJ: / Classification of countries and territories: Costs vary according to the modalities of the 'packages' (which may or may not include lodging and meals), as well as the classification of the countries. To facilitate aid for pilgrims coming from economically poorer countries, costs have been classified into three categories : A, B and C. The classification of the countries and the types of 'packages' define the costs Time Limits When enrollments are opened, they must be made up to 31 December Observation : the Organizing Commission suggests that Provinces and Districts proceed without delay, before the opening of enrollments for the IGMY 2013 CHANGE, to choosing the members of the Delegations for all modalities of enrollment.

6 5. Supplementary Information 5.1. Currency : The currency used in Brasil is the 'Real' (R$). We advise changing money in the country of origin or at the international airport of Rio de Janeiro, on arrival in the city, for this service will not be available at «Colégio San José» Tijuca. We also suggest using the Travel Card for large sums. In Brasil, foreign currencies are not accepted in local commerce Temperature : Brasil being a tropical country of continental dimensions, the temperature can change considerably from one region to another. In the month of July, it is winter- Rio de Janeiro : the temperature varies from 17 C to 31 C Curitiba : the temperature varies from 0 C to 21 C Porto Alegre : the temperature varies from 3 C to 26 C Mendes : the temperature varies from 12 C to 20 C Baggage : apart from clothing adapted to the temperatures described above, participants should bring what is listed at point 1.4 of this letter. Observation : We do not advise bringing electronic equipment such as notebook, tablet and other objects of value. The Marist Institute, l'união Marista do Brasil and the Colégio Marista São José Tijuca would not be responsible for losses, damage and thefts Requirements for entry into Brasil: Passport : valid for at least 6 months Visa : the following countries do not need a visa : South America: Argentine, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Surinam, Uruguay, Venezuela. Central America and the Caribbean : Bahamas, Barbados, Costa Rica, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago. Europe : Germany, Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Slovenia, Spain, Finland, France, United Kingdom, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Norway, Malta, Holland, Poland, Portugal, San Marino, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Vatican. Africa, Asia and Oceania : South Africa, South Korea, Philippines, Israel, Malaysia, Morocco, Namibia, New Zealand, Tunisia Vaccinations : yellow fever (obligatory) For other information, please contact the Brasilian Consulate or any other Brasilian diplomatic representation in your country or region. 6. Questions? Contact us by mail : 2013change@umbrasil.org.br

7 PROVINCIAL / DISTRICT SUPERIOR BEFORE STAGE OF REGISTRATION AND PREPARATION PROVINCIAL / DISTRICT DELEGATE REPRESENTATIVES IgMY 2013 CHANGE (10) RESPONSIBLE IGMY 2013 CHANGE (2) OTHER PARTICIPANTS IGMY 2013 CHANGE MISSIONARY WEEKS DURING STAGE OF PARTICIPATION WYD RIO 2013 AFTER STAGE OF EVALUATION RETURN TO PROVINCE / DISTRICT