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Image:Wydrome2000.jpg World Youth Day (WYD) is an annual gathering of Catholic young people, created by Pope John Paul II in 1984 "to consolidate the ordinary youth ministry by offering new encouragement for commitment, objectives which foster ever greater involvement and participation" (Letter from Pope John Paul II - Seminar on WYD 1996). It is celebrated on a diocesan level annually, and at a week-long international level every two to three years at different locations, attracting hundreds of thousands of youths from almost every country on the planet. It is a major part of the upsurge in Catholic Youth Work over recent years.

The 2005 World Youth Day was the first such gathering to occur after the death of John Paul II. Held in Cologne, Germany, the World Youth Day also marked the first apostolic journey of Pope Benedict XVI, and it was also the first time the Pope had traveled outside of Italy since his election.

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Purpose

The purpose of World Youth Day is threefold:

  1. Gathering together: World Youth Day is a coming together of young people from all over the world and a strong reminder of the strength and confidence the young bring to the Catholic Church today. A calling for the world's youth to come together as one people.
  2. Putting trust in the young: 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.
  3. 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 Catholic Church and Christians feel themselves to have a role to play in preventing the development of these fears, and in aiding each person in finding their way and discovering hope.
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Chronology of celebrations

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International

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International level celebrations
Year Dates Location Attendance1 Theme
1984 April 15 Rome,
Template:ITA 		300,000 Holy Year of Redemption
1985 March 31 Rome,
Template:ITA 		300,000 International Youth Year
1987 April 11–12 Buenos Aires,
Template:ARG 		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,
Template:ESP 		400,000 I am the Way, the Truth and the Life (Jn 14:6)
1991 August 10–15 Częstochowa,
Template:POL 		1,600,000 You have received a spirit of sonship (Rom 8:15)
Image:Gmg1993.gif 1993 August 10–15 Denver,
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Final mass held at Cherry Creek State Park		 500,000 I came that they might have life, and have it to the full (Jn 10:10)
Image:Gmg1995.gif 1995 January 10–15 Manila,
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Final mass held at Luneta Park 		5,000,000 As the Father sent me, so am I sending you (Jn 20:21)
Image:Gmg1997.gif 1997 August 19–24 Paris,
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Final mass held at Longchamps 		1,200,000 Teacher, where are you staying? Come and see (cf. Jn 1:38-39)
Image:Gmg2000.gif 2000 August 15–20 Rome,
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Final mass held at Tor Vergata		 2,000,000 The Word became flesh and dwelt among us (Jn 1:14)
Image:Gmg2002a.gif 2002 July 23–28 Toronto,
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Final mass held at Downsview Park		 800,000 You are the salt of the earth ... you are the light of the world (Matthew 5:13-14)
Image:Wyd2005.gif 2005 August 16–21 Cologne,
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Final mass held at Marienfeld		 1,200,000+ We have come to worship Him (Mt 2:2)
2008 July 15–20 Sydney,
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Final mass to be held at Olympic Park

You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you; and you will be my witnesses. (Acts 1:8)

1Attendance numbers reflect the total number at the closing Mass which includes many locals who attended only that one event.

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Diocesan

Diocesan level celebrations
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)
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Typical schedule of 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
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External links

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