Attention Ukrainian Christian youth of America!
St. Josaphat Eparchy of the UGCC in Parma invites all interested to participate in the VII All-American Youth Pilgrimage, which this year will be held under the name «Hope in You: Youth Changing the World». The pilgrimage is dedicated to celebrating the Jubilee Year and the 1700th anniversary of the First Ecumenical Council.
You can expect an intensive 3-day program during which we will reflect on one of God's virtues — HOPE. The theme «Hope in YOU: Youth Changing the World» directs our attention to youth as the main bearers of this message.
Since pilgrimage is always associated with moving toward a certain goal, our spiritual reflections will also be aimed at a specific purpose. The first session will be opened with the theme «Christians Yesterday and Today».
The second session will continue the reflections on «What is our tomorrow?».
The third session will introduce us to the spirit of the pilgrimage with words from Pope Francis: «To set out on the road is inherent to anyone seeking the meaning of life».
The fourth theme will help us conclude our reflections and arrive at a common understanding: «Hope to which the Lord calls us».
PROGRAM:
- Interesting retreats on topical themes
- Bible readings and reflections
- Opportunity for private communication with a priest, Confession, and Holy Communion
- Hiking through picturesque landscapes
- Candlelight procession, Jesus prayer, Taizé prayers, and Praise
- Spiritual quizzes
- Concert of spiritual songs
- Rest by the fire, sports games, contests, and much more
TRANSPORTATION AND ACCOMMODATION:
The journey can be made by personal transport or by buses, provided groups are formed. Accommodation is possible in hotels (self-booking) or, for those interested — in tents (free of charge) on the picturesque territory of the Pokrova Parish of the Holy Virgin Mary, where all necessary amenities and conveniences are available.
REGISTRATION:
To ensure proper organization of lodging and meals for the pilgrims, the organizing committee kindly requests everyone to fill out the registration form at https://shorturl.at/zcKdm
ATTENTION:
Keep an eye out for updates: a detailed pilgrimage program will be published soon, along with additional information about special events.
We invite everyone interested to join this special spiritual journey!
