World Youth Day is a unique opportunity for the young people of our Church to deepen their faith and grow closer to Christ, through prayer and the sacraments, together with millions of other young Catholics from around the world that gather to worship together. This event is a chance to personally experience the universality of the Catholic Church and to share with the whole world the hope of many young people who are committing their lives to Christ and His Church.
7.28-Overnight flight to Portugal 7.29- Arrive in Portugal, Visit Santerem (Site of a Eucharsitic Miracle), evening in Fatima 7.30- Second day in Fatima 7.31- Drive to Lisbon. Panoramic City tour . Free time to explore during evening 8.1- Morning Free to explore. Opening WYD Mass later in the afternoon 8.2- Catechesis and WYD events 8.3-Catechesis in the AM and Papal arrival in the afternoon 8.4- Catechesis in the AM and Stations of the Cross in the afternoon 8.5- Departure for Vigil Site and evening Vigil with Holy Father (5 mile hike each day) 8.6- Closing Mass with Holy Father. Farewell celebration. 8.7- Beach day in Alamada 8.8- Flight back to USA