TRIPS

XXIII World Youth Day
Sydney, Australia
 7th – 23rd of July 2008
“And now, as the living presence of the Risen Christ in our midst nourishes our faith and hope, I am pleased to announce that the next World Youth Day will take place in Sydney, Australia, in 2008. We entrust to the maternal guidance of Mary most holy, the future course of the young people of the whole world.”    His Holiness, Pope Benedict XVI, 21 August 2005

www.animateyouth.org (Liverpool)

www.rcga.org.uk (Glasgow)

www.bcys.co.uk (Birmingham)

www.rcdow.org.uk (Westminster)

www.lancastercys.com (Lancaster)

www.salforddiocese.org.uk (Salford)

Last year nearly 200 young people enjoyed a packed weekend of activities, speakers, music and entertainment. The weekend includes time for discussion about important issues as well as plenty of time to enjoy all that Mersea offers, including caving, archery, a ninety foot climb and abseil, and much more.

Open to all in year 9+. Transport will be provided from various areas around the diocese. Read our FAQ below for more info on this year's event.

Brentwood Catholic Youth Service

www.bcys.net

Day Retreats At Alton Castle

Day Retreats are popular with schools and other groups from all over the Archdiocese of Birmingham and beyond, with over 2000 adults and children enjoying an Alton Castle experience each year.

We pride ourselves on providing fun-filled Day Retreats tailored to suit a variety of ages and themes, the most popular of which are:

Team Building,Holy Communion,Confirmation,Advent,Lent

www.altoncastle.co.uk contact Anna Howard or Maggie Connor on

01538 703224.

Soli House
Weekend Retreats

Birmingham & Staffordshire Retreat
14th - 16th October
2007

www.bcys.co.uk

Birmingham Catholic Youth Service

Lourdes

Youth Service Pilgrimages held every summer from different dioceses

www.animateyouth.org (Liverpool)

www.rcga.org.uk (Glasgow)

www.bcys.co.uk (Birmingham)

www.bcys.net (Brentwood)

www.lancastercys.com (Lancaster)

www.salforddiocese.org.uk (Salford)