World Youth Day

I am very excited to share that I will be attending World Youth Day, July 23 – 28, 2013 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (pictured below). This international event is held every 2-3 years and attracts millions of youth from all over the world!! During World Youth Day I will learn about my faith, attend cultural events, and share my faith life with the worldwide Church. There is also an agenda of major events such as Opening Mass, Papal Welcome Ceremony, Stations of the Cross, the Vigil of Youth with the Pope, and the Final Mass. World Youth Day is far more than just another trip for me. It is a pilgrimage, a journey one makes to a sacred place for an increase of faith, hope and love. I am anxious to see what God has in store for me and anticipate the experience to be deeply meaningful. I will be making this pilgrimage with 13 other youth from my church and surrounding parishes. Lucky for me youth is defined by anyone 18-35 years old! Our team has begun fundraising and I ask for your prayers as I prepare for what will be a tremendous blessing.