pilgrimage world youth day in panama january 2019...

SPECIAL EVENT

Pilgrimage

WORLD YOUTH DAY IN PANAMA January 2019

WWW.SPIRITOURS.COM • TEL. (514) 374-7965 • TOLL FREE. 1 866-331-7965 • FAX (514) 788-1520

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WORLD YOUTH DAY From January 22nd until 27th ,2019

World Youth Days bring together young people from all over the world to share their faith and celebrate Jesus Christ. The young pilgrims take part in various activities of praise and sharing, as well as catechism and community activities. The week ends with a vigil and mass with the Holy Father. Here is an outline of the main events:

WORLD YOUTH DAYS: TYPICAL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

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Official Welcome

Catechesis sessions * Groups divided by language, with the participation of different

bishops of the world

Pilgrimage Walk to the place

of the vigil and the closing Mass

Closing ceremonies - Morning prayer;

- Eucharistic celebration presided over by the Pope; - - Announcement of the

host country for the next WYD.

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Opening Mass The Eucharistic celebration is

celebrated by the Bishop of the

Diocese hosting WYD

Youth Cultural Festival

Entertainment, concert, music, Sacrament of Reconciliation

Arrival and welcome of Pope

The Holy Father gives his word of welcome during a moment of

prayer.





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Stations of the

Cross Night Vigil with the

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10 GOOD REASONS TO CHOOSE SPIRITOURS

1. Expertise: Founded in 2003, our agency has built a solid reputation as a religious tourism specialist. We have fourteen years of experience in group travel, specializing in pilgrimages, international catholic events and wellness tours.

2. This is our sixth time organizing the WYD since 2005; we have managed more than 3000 registrations for these events, in collaboration with many dioceses.

3. Organizational support: We do not simply take care of your bookings (transportation, hotel, visits, etc.), we also

provide valuable support throughout the organization phases, before and during the WYD.

4. Complete documentation: Registration forms, general admission conditions, travel insurance documents, pre-departure information, documentation and power-point presentations about your destination.

5. Trilingual on-site representative (English, French, Spanish)

6. 24hr emergency assistance

7. Management and advice: You will benefit from the management, support and advice of a team of professionals experienced in this type of events.

8. Economy of communion: We adhere to the economy of communion, a new economic model that places the human

being - instead of capital gain - at the center of its priorities. Our benefits are divided into three parts: the first one is meant to help the needy, the second serves to educate others to the ‘culture of giving’ and the last one helps develop our business. The concept of economy of communion was created by Chiara Lubich, founder of the Focolari movement, in 1991, to reduce the gap between the rich and the poor.

9. Legal protection: We have a permit issued by the Office of Consumer Protection (OCP), as well as a trust account (as

stipulated by the law) and civil responsibility insurance. All of this is meant to guarantee our clients’ and organizers’ security. To be in good standing, any person organizing a trip for someone else must do so through an agency that has a Quebec permit. This way, all tourism agency clients in Quebec are protected by the OCP’s compensation fund.

10. Free promotional support – Available on demand, for group organizers, on our website and social media; flyer and poster design also available (cost may apply).

PAST ACHIEVEMENTS (a few examples)

• International Eucharistic Congress (Quebec 2008, Ireland 2012, Cebu 2016) – We were the official Canadian tour

operator, nominated by Bishop Luc Cyr and the Canadian Bishop Council in 2016.

• World Meeting of Families with the Canadian Pontifical Council for Families (Valencia 2006, Mexico 2009, Milan 2012,

Philadelphia 2015)

• Pilgrimage to Compostela and to Ireland with Concordia University’s theology department (2011 and 2013)

• Pilgrimage to Rome for Brother André’s canonization, as official tour operator of Saint Joseph’s Oratory (2010)

• Dialogue for peace trip, with the University of Montreal’s theology department and Religions for peace (2006)


OUR PROPOSAL

Land only price (45-75 participants): $1 881 $1 399 / Pers. Price valid now until June 14th, 2017 (based on exchange rate of May 26th, 2017)

International flights: $725 / Pers. (estimation based on January 2018 with United Airlines,

Vancouver-Panama with one stop in Houston) Price to be confirmed by February 2018, when flights are officially confirmed

THE PRICE INCLUDES:

➢ Round-trip transfer from the airport to your hotel ➢ 10 night accommodations at the Hotel Centroamericano*(double or triple occupancy with single

beds) ➢ Daily breakfast at the hotel ➢ 2 days of touring: Panama City & Canal Miraflores with lunch

and Embera Community tour with lunch ➢ A Spiritours multilingual representative in Panama City during the WYD (will pick up WYD registration

kits and offer support throughout your stay)

➢ All taxes and fees (including airport taxes)

➢ 2 tour leaders free of charge (double occupancy)

➢ 24/7 EMERGENCY SERVICE NOT INCLUDED: ➢ International flights from Vancouver to Panama City (airfares to be confirmed) ➢ WYD registration & solidarity fees ➢ All meals and drinks not mentioned as included above ➢ Personal expenses ➢ Tips ➢ Travel insurance (we offer Blue Cross travel insurance, special price for youth and 10% rebate for groups) ➢ Single supplement ($160 CAD / pers.)

Minimum 45 paying passengers is required

(The price is subject to availability upon reservation)

SPACE IS VERY LIMITED FOR THIS HOTEL


YOUR ACCOMODATION IN PANAMA

HOTEL CENTROAMERICANO *

The Hotel Centroamericano is perfect for your stay while in Panama. You will find

a friendly atmosphere with all the facilities you need.

It is located in “El barrio de la exposicion”, where it enjoys an excellent location

in a calmed but important commercial and business area, near important

embassies, banks and business and at few minutes of the central commercial

zone of Panama, the Coast Strip and a block away from the subway station: La

Loteria

The hotel offers 62 rooms with a warm and innovative design,

fully equipped with Air Conditioner, Cable TV and a personal safe

box for your important belongings. Wireless Wi-Fi internet

connection is available that you can enjoy in your room or any

other part of the hotel.

http://www.hotelcentroamericano.com/english/Aboutus

http://www.hotelcentroamericano.com/english/Aboutus

2 DAYS OF TOURING

DAY 1 : PANAMA CITY & CANAL MIRAFLORES LOCKS (with lunch) Includes : Private tourism bus, English speaking guide, water bottle, Panama La Vieja / Miraflores locks entrances and lunch

DAY 2 : EMBERA COMMUNITY Includes : Private tourism bus, English speaking guide, water bottle, Community Fee and typical lunch


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