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Downloadable information for the 2010 Youth Pilgrimage

including

 

Notes on this year's theme - Enter the Mysteries

Activities on Offer at YP2010

Bring a Bible

Country Code

Code of conduct

Mobile Phone Information

Swine Flu Information

Health & Safety Booklet

General Information

 

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The Youth Pilgrimage - 2009

 

 

The year the sun shone on Walsingham for this amazing pilgrimage!! And the first with Bishop Lindsay as our leader/shrine administrator, (although he’s no stranger to sleeping under canvas at this event having done so several times in recent years!). Regular pilgrims to this annual camp will know that the North Norfolk coast can get its share of Summer rain (and mammoth, freaky hailstones as witnessed in 2008’s event!) BUT this year the weather was great!

Around eight hundred pilgrims ‘pitched up’ on site during 3rd August all set to begin an exciting journey through the Bible. That was our theme this year. Each day different aspects of this exciting book were revealed through challenging Bible studies led by Bishop Lindsay, powerful dramas, dance and electrifying music and song from Jo Boyce, Mike Stanley and their band CJM MUSIC (they just get better and better!!).

The pilgrimage opened with the dramatic entry of the WORD as the Bible was enthroned on high on top of a high tower that erupted in a cascading water fall below it. THE WORD, living water of life, freely flowing for all to receive. What a sight!  By the end of the week every pilgrim was jiving ‘rock’n’roll’ style through the books of the Bible accompanied by the ‘Big-book-Bible Bop. No excuse now for not knowing what order they come in!

‘I’ve never experienced Masses like it!’

‘The atmosphere was fantastic’

‘I just had the most amazing time and can’t wait for next year!’

These are just a few of comments from pilgrims at the end of each daily Mass.

LOVE was the theme on Wednesday as Valentines Day fever hit the campsite early in the morning with the biggest delivery of Valentines cards ever seen. Each pilgrim received one, personally delivered to their tent by our special team of post-people! Then during our liturgies we explored the greatest love of all given to all through the death and resurrection of Jesus the ‘word made flesh’. This culminated in a powerful all night vigil before the Blessed Sacrament that shone out on a high ziggurat. All through the night young people and their leaders offered their prayers through song, scripture, candles, creative prayer crosses, reconciliation and healing ministries and more. It was incredibly moving to see the commitment and devotion shown by so many young people.

There are too many highlights of the week to mention…..outdoor fun mid week with rodeo bull rides, a high climbing wall challenge, Brazilian martial arts and lots more! PLUS a staggering silent procession on Tuesday night – an awesome sight.

Budding stars got their chance to entertain in our Karaoke evening and disco plus the big BBQ …how do they cook those burgers for 800 so quickly?!! Thanks to Pat and her catering team from the shrine for a great evening. Huge thanks also to Iain Parks, Fr Wealands Bell, Fr Simon Rundell (and Lou x), Fr Peter Anthony and the ‘Affinity Events’ team for managing and putting together everything!

How do we tell you how good it was?? WE CAN’T!! YOU have to come next year and experience it for yourself. Yes, there’s the technology, the big screen, the fab band etc etc…BUT it’s the pilgrims who really make it all happen. It’ about worshipping and praying together as a community ‘together’ that week.  Watch this space for 2010 dates, they’ll be announced soon.

 

Janet Marshall, Education Officer

 

More Photographs below. Visit the Shrine Photo Gallery to see the full range of amazing photos taken in 2009.

 

Fancy a challenge?

Are you 18 or over? Could you give up two weeks of your Summer in 2010 to be a member of our ministry team or stewards team? If so, e mail Janet on ed@olw-shrine.org.uk to request an application pack.

We need you!

 

 

PLEASE NOTE! Age Limit  Pilgrims MUST be of secondary school age or above. This event is not appropriate for younger people who are encouraged to come to the Children's Pilgrimage which takes place in March each year. All leaders are asked to observe this.

 

INFORMATION ABOUT THE 2010 YOUTH PILGRIMAGE WILL BE AVAILABLE IN JANUARY.
 

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STOP PRESS - 2010

The 2010 Youth Pilgrimage

 

ENTER THE MYSTERIES

. . . it's all in the beads

 2 - 6 Aug 2010

 

Worshipping, Sumo wrestling, Preaching, Bible studying, Eating, Dancing, Painting, Laughing, Crying, Texting, Drawing, Competing, Karaoke-ing, Barbecuing, Watching, Praying, Running, Encountering, Adoring, Sitting, Wondering, Shopping, Praising, Swimming, Befriending, Giggling, Camping, Showering, Resting, Reading, Playing, Hoping, Dreaming.

If you're aged 11 and above, you just need to be there. No arguing.

Sample Programme

The heart of each day is the Youth Mass which takes place every morning. We also offer:

Monday

  • Night Opening Worship

Tuesday

  • Bare-foot Walk to the Holy House
  • Barbecue and Karaoke

Wednesday

  • Afternoon Workshops
  • Evening - late-night worship. Anything might happen!

Thursday

  • Torchlight Procession along the Holy Mile followed by the Disco

Friday

  • Final Mass and sad farewells!

There are free afternoons for groups to spend time together and explore some of the beaches and attractions of north Norfolk.

Can You Help Us in 2010?

Would you like to be part of the team putting this fantastic event together?

We need a Ministry Team and a Stewards' Team - contact the Education Department for an application pack NOW!

Would you be able to distribute leaflets for us in your area?

Would you be able to host a Youth Pilgrimage event in your parish to 'sell the event' for us? (We can help with photographs and display materials.)

Are there events in your area that we could come to and do a Youth Pilgrimage presentation?

 
 
   

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