The YCW works to create a society, which actively supports, respects and values the God given dignity of each person. We will consciously uphold basic human rights, especially the right to meaningful and just work. We will educate for global awareness and solidarity. Through taking action and reviewing in our communities, young people will discover the deepest meaning and mission of their lives.

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YCS and YCW @
World Youth Day 2008

BRAND NEW: YCS AND YCW YOUTH FESTIVAL EVENTS CONFIRMED AND RESERVATIONS OPEN!
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Right now Australian Young Christian Students and Young Christian Workers are gearing up for World Youth Day 2008. World Youth Day is a huge week of young people celebrating friendship and faith. In July 2008 up to 500 000 young people are expected to converge on Sydney for the festival, which will climax in a mass with Pope Benedict XVI.

Our Dream

YCS and YCW have an important role to play in the celebrations. Through WYD08 we will:

Witness to the lives of young people and the Gospel call to action
Engage young people in YCS and YCW
Form young people before and beyond WYD08 to create real personal and social change
Build solidarity with students and workers around the globe

Our Plan

To make this dream a reality YCS and YCW are:

Designing resources to help Australian pilgrims get ready for WYD08.
Getting active in dioceses before WYD08, through the Journey of the WYD Cross and Icon and the Days in the Dioceses.
Travelling to Sydney with other young pilgrims from our dioceses, schools and parishes.
Getting together and getting loud at the Youth Festival in Sydney!

Be part of the action!

Visit www.wyd2008.org to register or for more info.
Click here to find out about our WYD events in Sydney.
Check out our our WYD resources.
Register through your local parish or diocese. YCS members can also register with the International YCS - for more info contact Loucille at alcala@iycs-jeci.org
Join our groups online to get to know other members before you meet them in Sydney. Go to www.myspace.com/seejudgeact_wyd, or check out our Facebook group: Australian YCW and YCS World Youth Day 2008.
Talk to your local YCS / YCW leaders and workers or contact YCS / YCW WYD Coordinator Chantelle Ogilvie on chantelle.ogilvie@ycw.org.au to let us know if you're coming.

World Youth Day Resources and Publications

Click here for formation resources, flyers and publications specifically about WYD08.

Contact the YCS / YCW WYD Coordinator

Chantelle Ogilvie
+61 2 9682 6719
chantelle.ogilvie@ycw.org.au

The Australian YCS and YCW would like to acknowledge Campion College Australia and the Youth Hostels Association NSW for their generous support of our WYD08 program.

All Year Round

Monday Nights

weekly - Endeavour Hills YCW Group, Melbourne

weekly- Salisbury Group, Adelaide

fortnightly - Fitzroy YCW Group, Melbourne

Wednesday Nights fortnightly- Mt Waverly YCW Group, Melbourne

April 08

11-13: National Team Meeting 5, Adelaide

26 - 4/5: International Days Pay Appeal

May 08

1: May Day

1-4: International Days Pay Appeal

July 08

7-13: Days in the Diocese - WYD

14-20: World Youth Day, Sydney

YCS and YCW @ World Youth Day 2008