World Youth Day

Sydney 2008

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The last World Youth Day on an international scale was in Sydney, in 2008. We were invited to think about the theme “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses” (Acts 1,8).

Here are some of the highlights of that pilgrimage:

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and its catchy theme song (well we loved it!):

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An invitation

Fr Simon Firth, our chaplain, highlights the importance of WYD and invites you to Madrid 2011: 

 

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History of WYD

This ten-minute video tells us how it all came about:

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Themes and Songs

A reflection on some of the past themes and songs of World Youth Day:

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Changed forever! 

Get into the mood for a life-changing experience:

 

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