Pilgrimage to Taizé, France 2006
for those 18 - 29 years of age
The Office of Catholic Youth organized a trip to Taizé France in May 2006. Taizé is the home of an international, ecumenical community, founded there in 1940 by Brother Roger. Since the late 1950s, many thousands of young adults from many countries have found their way to Taizé to take part in weekly meetings of prayer and reflection.
During the meetings, all those present gather for prayer, worshiping God in song and silence. Each day, brothers of the community give Bible introductions that are followed by times of reflection and discussion. Participants are also asked to help with practical tasks such as preparation of meals. A week in Taizé is a way of realizing the intimate relationship between an experience of communion with God in prayer and personal reflection on the one hand, and an experience of communion and solidarity among peoples on the other.
Pictures from the 2006 pilgrimage
If you are interested in participating in a pilgrimage to Taizé, please contact Lecia at 416-599-7676 ext 225 or lecia@ocytoronto.org.
For more information about Taizé visit: www.taize.fr
Below is information about 2006 itineraries and cost.
Itinerary A (9 days):
Day One – May 13, 2006 – Toronto
Gather at Pearson International Airport for overnight flight to Paris. Meals served on flight.
Day Two – May 14, 2006 – France
Arrival in Paris. Transfer to Taizé (approx. 3.5 hours south of Paris). Welcome and orientation to community. (in-flight breakfast and dinner included).
Days Three to Eight – Taizé
Participation in life of the community.
Typical Day: 8:15 a.m. Morning prayer, then breakfast
10:00 a.m. Introduction to the day with a Taizé brother, followed by quiet reflection or small group discussion
12:30 p.m. Midday prayer, then lunch
2:00 p.m. Optional song practice
3:30 p.m. Practical work / international small groups
5:15 p.m. Tea
5:45 p.m. Theme workshops
7:00 p.m. Supper
8:30 p.m. Evening prayer, then vigil with songs in the church
Day Nine – Taizé to Toronto
Morning Eucharist in Taizé. Transfer to Paris Charles-de-Gaulle airport for flight to Toronto.
Itinerary B (16 days):
As above for Days One through Eight
Day Nine – Taizé to Paris to ?
Morning Eucharist in Taizé. Transfer to Paris. Group disperses to further destinations (see below).
Days Ten to Fifteen – On own
This is your time to explore Paris and nearby cities. You would be on your own and responsible for making your own travel and accommodation arrangements, and for all expenses incurred during this period of time.
Day Sixteen – Paris to Toronto
Gather at Paris Charles-de-Gaulle airport for flight to Toronto.
Cost $1300
Includes:
Flight (including tax)
Stay in Taizé (includes meals, meeting expenses, and very simple accommodation in tents. You will need to bring your own sleeping bag and sleeping mat.)
Transfer from Paris to Taizé and back
Not included in above:
Travel and medical insurance (will depend on itinerary)
Travel expenses for days nine to sixteen for Itinerary B.
Pocket money
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