• experience local culture and see the beauty of Canada
• help in social service activities
• join Canadian youth in times of prayer, pilgrimages and Masses
• enjoy friendly gatherings - meals, parties, concerts

Monday, July 22, 2002

Arrival in Toronto

WYD participants arrive in the GTA, settle into their accommodations and meet the young people of Toronto who will host them along with local Churches and entire community

Tuesday, July 23, 2002

Afternoon

Opening Mass of Welcome

His eminence Aloysius Cardinal Ambrozic, Archbishop of Toronto, will celebrate the Eucharist at Exhibition Place near downtown Toronto
For information on Cardinal Ambrozic, click here.

Evening

Opening Concert at Exhibition Place, featuring Canadian talent

Wednesday, July 24, 2002

Morning

Catecheses - times of prayer, discussion and reflection based on the teachings of Bishops from around the world, followed by Mass

Afternoon and Evening

• Social Service
• Youth Festival, consisting of spiritual, cultural and entertainment activities
• Sacrament of Reconciliation

Thursday, July 25, 2002

Papal Welcoming Ceremony

Morning

Catecheses -  as on Wednesday

Afternoon

• Papal Welcoming Ceremony at Exhibition Place
• Sacrament of Reconciliation

Evening

• Youth Festival, consisting of spiritual, cultural and entertainment activities
• Sacrament of Reconciliation

Friday, July 26, 2002

Way of the Cross

Morning

Catecheses - as previous days

Afternoon

• Social Service
• Youth Festival
• Sacrament of Reconciliation

Evening

• Way of the Cross - On University Avenue in downtown Toronto
• Sacrament of Reconciliation

Saturday, July 27, 2002

Evening Vigil with the Pope

Morning and Afternoon

• Mass for pilgrims in Toronto churches
• Walking pilgrimage to Downsview Lands
• Sacrament of Reconciliation at Downsview Lands

Evening

A vigil with the Pope beings at 8:00 p.m. with prayer, music testimonies and a message from the Pope. The Pope will leave after the vigil and the youth will sleep outside at the Downsview Lands

Sunday, July 28, 2002

Papal Mass

From 9:30 a.m. until noon, the Pope will celebrate Mass at Downsview Lands. This event is open to all members of the public