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60 YEARS OF SUPPORTING CATECHISTS
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CCD Pilgrimage
to the Holy Land
DEPARTS SATURDAY 16TH MAY 2020 • 10 Nights / 13 Days
Dead Sea (1 Night) • Ein Karem • Bethlehem (2) • Nazareth •
Accompanied by
Sea of Galilee (3) • Caesarea Philippi • Cana • Mt Carmel •
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Caesarea Maritima • Jerusalem (4)
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Optional Rome Extension (5 Nights); or
Optional Rome & Oberammergau Passion Play Extension (7 Nights)
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Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem Judean Desert
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(B) = Breakfast (L) = Lunch (D) = Dinner Continue to Shepherd’s Field to celebrate Mass with his disciples and later commissioned Peter
in a local cave to commemorate the appearance “And I tell you, you are Peter and on this Rock I
DAY 1: SAT 16TH MAY 2020 – DEPART FOR
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DAY 2: SUN 17TH MAY – ARRIVE AMMAN - MT
Our day will culminate at the Church of the Jesus, at the request of His Mother, performed
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Nativity, the oldest complete church in the KLVȴUVWPLUDFOHWUDQVIRUPLQJWKHZDWHULQWR
Theme: Glimpsing the Promised Land wine at the wedding feast (Jn 2:1-11). Here,
Christian world (6th century) and birthplace of
Arrive today into Jordan’s capital Amman. Jesus. Bow low and enter the grotto through married couples may take the opportunity
Travel west by coach to ascend Biblical Mt the Door of Humility as we descend to the Holy to renew their wedding vows, and single and
Nebo for a spectacular opening Mass. Here, MangerZKHUHDVLOYHUVWDULQWKHȵRRUPDUNV widowed pilgrims will receive a special blessing.
at the site where the Old Testament opened the actual spot where Jesus was born. The star’s Proceed to the foot of Mt Tabor before
its door to the land of the New, Moses looked inscription reads in Latin: Hic de Virgine Maria ascending by taxis up the narrow winding road
over into the Promised Land and blessed Jesus Christus Natus Est (Here of the Virgin leading to the majestic summit. Here Our Lord’s
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God’s protection (Joshua 1:6-9). Also see the 17:1-2). After Mass in this breathtaking setting
stunning collection of Byzantine mosaics We will then visit the Milk Grotto, under the
we will better understand Peter’s words ‘Lord it
preserved within the shrine. FXVWRG\RIWKH)UDQFLVFDQVLQWKH+RO\/DQGb
is good for us to be here’.
The legend recalls how Mary spilt some milk
His Holiness Benedict XVI, on his pilgrimage to We then return to our hotel before dinner.
while breast feeding baby Jesus in the cave and
the Holy Land in 2009, said this while here on
this is the reason for the “white” stone of the Sea of Galilee overnight %'
Mt Nebo: “Here, on the heights of Mount Nebo,
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the memory of Moses invites us to ‘lift up our eyes’ DAY 7: FRI 22ND MAY – SEA OF GALILEE
burial place of the innocent victims killed by
to embrace with gratitude not only God's mighty Theme: The Public Ministry of Jesus
Herod the Great after the birth of Jesus.
works in the past, but also to look with faith and
hope to the future which he holds out to us and to %HWKOHKHPRYHUQLJKW %' Our spectacular day of pilgrimage begins at
our world.” We too can seize this opportunity to CapernaumWKHRQFHȴVKLQJYLOODJHRIWKH
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thank God for our journey as we anticipate the GALILEE
blessings to come in the days that follow. which also became the home town of Jesus
Theme: The Formative Years of Jesus and the scene of many of his miracles. Here he
We continue to our hotel on the shores of the worshipped and taught in the synagogue where
Dead Sea. Here we will unwind and take the We depart Bethlehem and journey north
to Nazareth, WKHbWRZQRI-HVXVȇFKLOGKRRG he promised the Eucharist by saying: ‘I am the
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to have healing qualities. Explore nearby Nazareth Village, an authentic
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Dead Sea overnight ' Nazareth as in the days of Jesus. Here we will in you’ (John 6:48-53).
DAY 3: MON 18TH MAY – DEAD SEA TO WDNHDSDUDEOHULFKbZDONbEDFNLQWLPHDORQJWKH Continue to Nof Ginosar Kibbutz, within
BETHLEHEM path which brings to life the environment and which is preserved the 1st century ‘Jesus boat’
atmosphere which shaped Jesus’ early years painstakingly raised and restored from the
We make a visit to Bethany Beyond the Jordan,
and ministry. Complete our memorable visit muddy lakebed in 1986.
one of the most recent archaeological and
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a tributary of the Jordan River, believed to be
dining area typical of the days of Christ. IRUDVSHFWDFXODU+DUYHVWKLJKOLJKWȂDSULYDWH
the Baptismal site of Jesus by John the Baptist. Back in Nazareth township we enter inside 0DVVȵRDWLQJLQWKHFHQWUHRI Lake Galilee. Here
the Basilica of the Annunciation where a we will recall the miracles of Jesus calming the
We then cross the border into the Holy Land of
traditional cave becomes the focal point as storm and appearing to the apostles walking on
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we ponder Mary’s response “Let it be done to this very water.
Continue to Bethlehem, the City of David.
me according to thy word” (Luke 1:38). After Continue back to the shore to enjoy a traditional
%HWKOHKHPRYHUQLJKW %' celebrating Mass, we will visit the nearby Ȇ6W3HWHUȇVȴVKȇlunch to commemorate our
DAY 4: TUE 19TH MAY – BETHLEHEM Church of St Joseph. Galilee experience.
7KHPH b7KH%LUWKRI-HVXV Travel on to our hotel on the shores of Lake By the shores of the lake we come to Tabgha -
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:HȴUVWO\WUDYHORXWWREin Karem, the birthplace
there” (Mt 28:7). (Mt 14:20), and Church of Primacy of Peter.
of St John the Baptist and Church of the
Sea of Galilee overnight %/' Here Jesus challenged Peter and each one of us
Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth “Why should I be
‘Do you really love me, feed my sheep’.
honoured with a visit from the mother of my DAY 6: THU 21ST MAY – CAESAREA PHILIPPI,
Lord?” (Lk 1:43). Pilgrims may choose to pray Sea of Galilee overnight %/'
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a mystery of the Rosary here as we walk up to
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soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord’ (Lk Travel north this morning to Caesarea Philippi
1:46). From here we come to the Church of St near the base of Mt Hermon, where the springs 7KHPH 7KH%HDWLWXGHV
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John the Baptist, built over a natural grotto of Banias form the source of the Jordan River. In Ascend the Mount of Beatitudes for Mass as
Garden of Gethsemane Lake Galilee
we take time in this special place to ponder
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prophecy that Peter would deny him three
times ‘before the cock crows’. ROME EXTENSION
the Mount (Mt 5:1-12). Surrounded by prayerful Enter the Cenacle room of the Last Supper 1Ζ*+732677285237Ζ21
gardens overlooking the north western shore (Upper Room) where we commemorate the
of Lake Galilee, the eight sides of the church DAY 12: WED 27TH MAY – FLY TO ITALY
institution of the Eucharist and the later descent
represent the eight beatitudes given by Jesus. of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. After Mass and We farewell Jerusalem this morning as we are
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to the Stella Maris Monastery at Mount Carmel. the Church of the DormitionLGHQWLȴHGDVWKH connections to Italy. On arrival at Rome airport
In the lower cave, Elijah was said to have place where the Virgin Mary died or ‘fell asleep’ we will be met and transferred to our centrally
meditated on his victory over the false prophets as the name suggests. located accommodation.
of Baal (1 Kings 18:1-40). Return to the Mount of Olives to visit the 5RPHRYHUQLJKW %'
Journey south to the crusader port of Caesarea Dominus Flevit Church, built on the site where DAY 13: THU 28TH MAY – ROME PILGRIMAGE -
Maritima, built by Herod the Great. The -HVXVZHSWRYHU-HUXVDOHP /N Ȃ THE MAJOR BASILICAS
centurion Cornelius was baptized here by Peter, Enjoy the remainder of the afternoon at leisure. Celebrate this morning a spectacular Mass at
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Jerusalem overnight %' St Peter’s Basilica before coming to the nearby
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Vatican Museums. Wander the spectacular
Paul was taken to Rome. DAY 11: TUE 26TH MAY – JERUSALEM
chambers leading to the Sistine Chapel to
Finally, we journey on and up to JerusalemȂ Theme: The Death & Resurrection of Jesus view Michelangelo’s masterpieces, including
the City of our God. Arise very early this morning as we return to WKHPDJQLȴFHQWIUHVFRRIWKH/DVW-XGJPHQW
Jerusalem overnight %' the Old City of Jerusalem to commence our Continue through to the awe-inspiring St Peter’s
Stations of the Cross, beginning from the Basilica, the largest church in the world for an
DAY 9: SUN 24TH MAY – JERUSALEM Antonia Fortress where Jesus was condemned informative exploration. Our guided tour will
Theme: The Agony in the Garden to death. We pray and follow in Our Lord’s feature among other highlights Michelangelo’s
Begin our Jerusalem pilgrimage as we proceed footsteps along the actual Via Dolorosa to stunning Pieta, the tomb of Pope St John Paul II,
culminate at the site of Calvary where we will the great Confessional and the Crypt containing
up to the Mt of Olives to visit the ‘Pater Noster’
celebrate Mass here in the Church of the Holy the tombs of several Popes.
Church where Jesus taught His disciples the
/RUGȇV3UD\HU 0Wb Ȃ (QMR\DSDQRUDPLF Sepulchre. Walk the stairway climbing to the In the afternoon, visit the impressive St Mary
view and photographic opportunity over the actual site where the Cross of Jesus once stood. Major Basilica. Onwards to the Basilica of St
city. View also the Ascension Dome believed The glass panels reveal the natural rock below John in Lateran (First Papal residence) and the
to mark the place where Our Lord ascended which we may come to touch with our pilgrim adjacent Holy Stairs brought from Jerusalem to
into heaven. The small round building contains hands. Also enter the Tomb of Christ, the site Rome in 326AD by St Helena (as a favourite of
a stone imprinted with what is said to be the believed to be where Our Lord lay buried for SLOJULPVWKHVHVWHSVPD\bRQO\EHDVFHQGHGRQ
footprint of Jesus. three days before rising from the dead. the knees). Visit also the Basilica of Santa Croce
After breakfast back at our hotel we re-enter in Gerusalemme with its extraordinary collection
Walk down the Palm Sunday Road as pilgrims
the Old City precinct to the Church of St of relics from the Holy Land.
to the Garden of Gethsemane, where we will
enter the Church of the Agony containing the Anne, said to be built over the birthplace of 5RPHRYHUQLJKW %'
rock upon which Jesus is said to have prayed the Virgin Mary. Continue to the adjacent
Pool of Bethesda where Jesus healed the DAY 14: FRI 29TH MAY – ROME PILGRIMAGE
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group Mass. Prepare then for a memorable SDUDO\VHGPDQ -Q Ȃ 6HHWKHLithostrotos We begin our day at the Church of the Gesu
(pavement) in the Ecce Homo convent and the for Mass, frequented by our own St Mary of
pilgrim highlight as we move to the private
Flagellation and Condemnation Chapels which the Cross during her time in Rome. This Church
garden for a secluded time of prayer and
so vividly commemorate the last hours of Jesus’ remains the Mother Church of the Jesuit Order
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life. We then come to the vicinity of the Temple (1568) and it is here where St Ignatius of Loyola
Visit the Israel Museum for a fascinating Mount to view the Dome of the Rock, El Aqsa lies in repose. Adjacent to the church we will
outdoor orientation viewing of the Second Mosque and the Western Wall (once known as visit the Ignatian Rooms. Visit the Church of St
Temple Scale Model of Jerusalem as it was in the Wailing Wall). Ignatius with its amazing ceiling painted to look
the time of Jesus. In the adjacent Shrine of the like a dome.
Enjoy the remainder of the afternoon at leisure.
Book Museum we view the Dead Sea Scrolls We then enter the Chiesa Nuova on the Corso
with our own eyes. After dinner we will gather for a Group
Vittorio Emanuele which houses the body of
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Jerusalem overnight %' St Philip Neri. Here we can seek his powerful
of pilgrimage.
intercession at the conclusion of our pilgrimage.
DAY 10: MON 25TH MAY – JERUSALEM Jerusalem overnight %'
In the afternoon we make a special visit to
Theme: The Passion of Jesus the Congregation of the Doctrine of Faith,
DAY 12: WED 27TH MAY – DEPART HOLY LAND
Today we come to Mt Zion to the house of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints and
We farewell Jerusalem this morning as we are
High Priest Caiaphas and into the Church of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the
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St Peter in Gallicantu commemorating Peter’s Sacraments, where we will meet with either
connections home. (B).
triple denial of Jesus. On its roof rises a golden WKH3UHIHFWRUDVWDPHPEHUDQGKDYHDEULHI
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rooster atop a black cross recalling Christ’s DAY 13: THU 28TH MAY – ARRIVE AUSTRALIA presentation on what their congregation does
PRICING TABLE
TOUR CODE PV3120
DATES Sat 16 May - Thu 28 May
AIR & TOUR $6,490* Twin Share per person
SINGLE ROOM $1,690 Supplement
TIPPING $220 per person
* Prices are based on a minimum group size of 40
paying pilgrims, calculated as at June 2019. Prices
remain subject to possible changes in the unlikely
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increases or minimum group size contingencies.
ROME EXTENSION (5 NIGHTS)
and have a short time of Q & A’s. (Subject to
DYDLODELOLW\DQGFRQȴUPDWLRQ OBERAMMERGAU DATES Wed 27 May - Mon 1 Jun
5RPHRYHUQLJKW %' POST TOUR OPTION
AIR & TOUR $2,590* Twin Share per person
DAY 15: SAT 30TH MAY – ROME PILGRIMAGE - DAY 17: MON 1ST JUNE – FLY ITALY TO MUNICH
SAINTS & MARTYRS :HIDUHZHOOWKH5RPHWRGD\DVZHȵ\WR SINGLE ROOM $1,090 Supplement
This morning we enter into the most visited Germany. Upon arrival our coach takes us south TIPPING $90 per person
attraction in Rome - the Colosseum. In 1749, to the vicinity of the village of Oberammergau,
Pope Benedict XIV declared the Colosseum home to the world-renowned Passion Play.
* Prices are based on a minimum group size of 30
a sacred site, as it was a place where early (YHU\WHQ\HDUVDRUGVSLOJULPVWKHJUHDWSULYLOHJH paying pilgrims, calculated as at June 2019
Christians had been martyred. View also the of witnessing the world-renowned Passion Play
Circus Maximus and the Roman Forum en route. of Oberammergau. For over 300 years this
Journey this afternoon out to the majestic picturesque village in the Bavarian Alps has re- ROME & OBERAMMERGAU (7 NIGHTS)
Basilica of St Paul Outside the Walls. Originally enacted the passion of Jesus, and people of every
consecrated in 324, the saint’s tomb is visible religious denomination have been drawn to this DATES Wed 27 May - Thu 4 Jun
now under the Papal Altar. We will celebrate a cherished spectacle.
AIR & TOUR $4,590* Twin Share per person
wonderful Mass here as a special tribute to the 2EHUDPPHUJDXRYHUQLJKW %'
Church’s greatest evangelist. SINGLE ROOM price upon application
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Continue then to the ancient Catacombs for
THE PASSION PLAY TIPPING $135 per person
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underground burial tunnels for Christians and The history of the Oberammergau Passion Play
Hebrews. Return to our hotel for some free time begins in 1633. During the Thirty Years’ War, * Prices are based on a minimum group size of 30
before dinner. DIWHUPXFKVXHULQJDQGDOVRPDQ\GHDWKV paying pilgrims, calculated as at June 2019
caused by the plague, the surviving population of
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Oberammergau vowed that they would perform
DAY 16: SUN 31ST MAY – ROME PILGRIMAGE WKHȊSOD\RIWKHVXHULQJGHDWKDQGUHVXUUHFWLRQ INCLUSIONS
(FEAST OF PENTECOST) of our Lord Jesus Christ” every ten years if they
were spared from extinction. At Whitsun in 1634 AIRFARES: International return Economy
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WKH\NHSWWKHLUSURPLVHIRUWKHȴUVWWLPH$VHDUO\ Class airfare from Sydney • Flight(s) Tel Aviv
We will proceed to St Peter’s Square where the as the middle of the 18th Century spectators came to Rome and Rome to Munich for extensions
Holy Father is expected to celebrate Holy Mass to Oberammergau from all parts of Germany, (N.B. Airlines taxes are included on standard
for the Feast of Pentecost. He will then pray the attracted by the great power and mystique of the LWLQHUDU\DQGVXEMHFWWRȵXFWXDWLRQV
Regina Coeli in celebration with pilgrims from play. In 2020 the village will perform the play for
around the world. ACCOMMODATION & MEALS: Moderate
the 42nd time, maintaining the continuity of this standard hotel and religious house
6RPHIUHHWLPHZLOOEHDRUGHGWKLVDIWHUQRRQ unique world-famous event. accommodation with breakfast and dinner
to discover the sights of Rome. Strolling through Over 2000 participants bring the story of Jesus daily • 2 lunches in the Holy Land.
the streets is like walking through the pages of a of Nazareth to the ears and eyes of the audience
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while absorbing and admiring the history of this open-air stage. Almost half of the inhabitants of
ancient city. Marvel at the Pantheon; toss a coin Pilgrimage Escort / Local Guides • Sightseeing
Oberammergau enact with great devotion the and Entrance Fees • Fully Escorted by Pilgrimage
into the Trevi fountain. story of Jesus, whose message gives billions of Chaplain • Porterage at hotels • Harvest
This evening we will set out early to the lively people hope and strength. The play covers the Backpack, Pilgrims Journal and Tour Wallet.
Trastevere district and visit the lovely Church of period of Jesus entering Jerusalem and continues
Santa Maria in Trastevere. Stroll on to enjoy a up to his death on the Cross and his resurrection. NOT INCLUDED: Visa Costs • Prepaid Tipping •
wonderful Italian evening of food and traditional Other meals not stated • Items of a personal
Today is the highlight of our pilgrimage when we nature including phone calls, laundry,
DWDWUDGLWLRQDOΖWDOLDQUHVWDXUDQWDVDȴWWLQJ attend the Passion Play.
celebration on the birthday of the Church and our beverages, etc. • Travel insurance.
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