March For Life
Teen Pilgrimage to Washington DC
January 2009
“Each of us is Willed, each of us is Loved, each of us is Necessary.” ~ Pope Benedict XVI
January 20-24, 2009
The Diocese of Rockford Respect Life Office is arranging a 5-day pilgrimage to Washington, D.C. to participate in the 36th Annual March for Life. The Pilgrimage is open to youth groups, young adults, adults, and families traveling together. Last year, more than 150,000 people participated in the March. This trip provides pilgrims from the Rockford Diocese the opportunity to add their voices to these numbers and experience the largest celebration of life in the United States.
The Pilgrimage offers many opportunities for spiritual and educational growth, including:
Participation in the March for Life, in which hundreds of thousands of Americans peacefully process from the Washington Monument to the Supreme Court praying for an end to abortion and other practices that violate human life;
Attendance at the National Prayer Vigil for Life at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception;
Visit to some of the Catholic Sites of DC as well as the National Mall and its monuments and museums
Attendance at the Youth Rally and Mass or the special Illinois Mass, prior to the March for Life
Draft Schedule of Events
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Late Afternoon: Pilgrims embark on a straight through motor coach trip to Washington!
Departure points TBD.
Wednesday, January 21st
Morning:: Arrive in Washington DC
Afternoon: Explore the Catholic Sites of DC
Evening: Participation in the National Vigil for Life at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
Thursday, January 22nd
Morning: Youth Rally and Mass at the Verizon Center or the special Illinois Mass at the Basilica
1:00 AM: Participation in the March for Life!
Friday, January 23rd
Morning: Explore the National Mall’s monuments and museums
Afternoon: Begin return trip to the Rockford Diocese of Rockford
Saturday, January 24th
Arrive in Rockford with joyful hearts & great memories!
Pilgrimage Transportation, Accommodations & Cost
Adults: Per-person cost is $310 per person (quad occupancy)* - $350 per person (tri occupancy: three-in-a-room) - $390 per person (double occupancy).
Teens: Early bird price is $200 per person (quad) if paid in full by November 1st.
Round-trip transportation to Washington, D.C. via comfortable motor coaches;
2 night’s accommodations in Washington DC
Participation in all activities, including March for Life, the National Prayer Vigil for Life, the National Mall and its monuments, and more;
An unforgettable experience!
Registration & Contact
For more information, call Beth at St. Mary's (815) 234-7431
For registrations forms click here
Due to the Presidential Inauguration, space is limited. Reservation will be guaranteed by receipt of non-refundable payment in full on first-to-arrive basis.