Registration Deadline & Deposit - March 15

Camino de Santiago &

World Youth Day 2023

Join us this summer to walk the Camino de Santiago and/or take part in MAGIS & World Youth Day (WYD) in Lisbon, Portugal.

PART A (Jul 5-21): Camino de Santiago: We will begin our walk from Santiago de Compostela, Spain and we will end in Porto, Portugal.

PART B (Jul 22-Aug 7): We will join thousands of other students from Jesuit Schools around the world to participate in MAGIS and millions of young catholics at World Youth Day.

Depending on your availability, you are welcome to join both parts or just one part of our journey. Please see below for approximate cost, tentative itinerary, and detailed explanation of the Camino, MAGIS, and WYD.

Questions: Please contact Chris Nguyen, SJ (cnguyen3@jesuits.org)

General Info

Approximate Costs (not including plane tickets)

Part A: $1600
Part B: $800

You are responsible for your plane ticket to/from Europe. Prices will depends on when you purchase. Approx cost should be between $1500-$2000.

Registration Form

Deadline for Part A: June 1, 2023

Deadline for Part B: March 15, 2023

Registration Limit: Six people for each part

Deposit: $150 Venmo: Chris-Nguyen-34

Itinerary

PART A - Camino (Jul 5-21)

Arrive in Spain (July 5 or earlier)
Start of Camino: Santiago de Compostela, Spain (July 7)
End of Camino: Porto, Portugal (July 19)
Visit Our Lady of Fátima, Portugal (July 21)
Train to Lisbon (July 22)

PART B - WYD (Jul 22 to Aug 7)

MAGIS (July 22-31)
WYD (Aug 1-7)
Fly Home (Aug 8 or later) or keep touring Europe

See Itinerary page or check the Spreadsheet for more details.

Description

World Youth Day (WYD) is the gathering of young people from all over the world with the Pope. It is also a pilgrimage, a celebration of youth, an expression of the universal Church and an intense moment of evangelization for the youth world. Although its Catholic identity is clearly evident, WYD opens its doors to everyone, no matter how close to or distant from the Church they are. Visit the official website to learn more about World Youth Day.

MAGIS is a worldwide program that gathers the Young people from the Ignatian Family, between the ages of 18 and 30, in the 10 days prior to the World Youth Day. It is, an opportunity for Ignatian Youth to celebrate their faith together and prepare for WYD. Visit this site to learn more about MAGIS.

Camino de Santiago: Spirituality is one of the values intrinsic to all pilgrims who travel the Camino de Santiago. “The Camino changes you”, “You do not return the same from the Camino” or “The Camino helps you find yourself” son are some of the most common reactions among those reaching their goal. Visit this site to learn more about the Camino de Santiago.

Part A - Camino de Santiago

Walking from: Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Walking To: Porto, Portugal
Distance: 150 miles

This is a pilgrimage. It is an opportunity to pray and grow as we walk. We will share most of our meals together and spend time each evening to share our experiences. We will attend mass when possible. Lodging may be less than our American standards, but please keep in mind that we are traveling on a budget and that we are on a pilgrimage. Keep an open mind and be open to experience God in all things, including our struggles along the way. Visit this site to learn more about the Portuguese route.

Pack lite and only bring the essentials. See the packing list for more details.

Here are some resources to help you plan for this pilgrimage.

Part B - MAGIS & World Youth Day

We will meet with college age students from around the world in Lisbon, Portugal to participate in MAGIS. This is an opportunity to get to know other young people and to live out our faith through service. WYD begins right after MAGIS. We will then participate in catechism and youth activities with all participants of WYD. This is an exciting opportunity to express your Catholic identity, share our cultures, exchange momentos, and to sing & pray together.

WYD aims to provide all participants with a universal Church experience, fostering a personal encounter with Jesus Christ. It is a new stimulus to the faith, hope and charity of the entire host country community. With young people as its protagonists, WYD also seeks to promote peace, unity and fraternity among peoples and nations around the world.

Requirements

Good health - You must be in generally good health with no major illnesses that would require a doctor or hospitalization.
Ability to walk - If you're planning to participate in Part 1, you must be able to walk at least 15 miles each day with a 25 lbs pack. You will train one month before we leave. From June 15 to July 15, you are required to walk 5 miles each day with your pack and your shoes. This will give you a chance to see if you might need to break in your shoes or get new ones.
Good attitude - We'll be together for almost two weeks. Take on the attitude of indifference and be able to let go of things. Of course, this pilgrimage is also an opportunity to grow in humility and patience.
Prayerfulness - We will spend time each evening to reflect on our journey and share our experiences with one another. We will be vulnerable and speak from the heart.
Gratitude - There will be many unexpected events on our journey. We will accept everything as grace and with gratitude.
Between 18-35 Years or Older - you must be 18-35 to join our group. You have to be an adult to attend this trip. As adults you will be responsible for your own actions.

Contact Info

Chris (JR) Nguyen,SJ (cnguyen3@jesuits.org)

Payments & Deposits

Deposit for PART A: $200 (Due by March 15)
Deposit for PART B: €485 or equivalent (Due by March 15)

Venmo: @Chris-Nguyen-34
Zelle: chinh009@hotmail.com

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