<p>Is anyone going? Or know of any groups that are going? Or know of anyone who has gone to a previous WYD gathering?</p>
<p>For those who are not familiar with World Youth Day, this is a gathering of young people (high school ad college age, mostly) from around the world with Pope Benedict XVI. Many are devout Catholics, but many are not. They just go for the festive atmosphere, but also to hear what the Pope has to say.</p>
<p>FOCUS is sending college kids to it. Our niece is raising $$ to go.</p>
<p>[Fellowship</a> of Catholic University Students: Fellowship of Catholic University Students](<a href=“http://www.focusonline.org/site/PageServer]Fellowship”>Fellowship of Catholic University Students - Fellowship of Catholic University Students)</p>
<p>If anyone is interested in learning more, here is a link to the World Youth Day website: [WYD</a> 2011 Madrid - Official Site](<a href=“http://www.madrid11.com/en]WYD”>http://www.madrid11.com/en)</p>
<p>I’m also happy to help with any general questions. I think this is a worthwhile activity for students with interest in deepening their faith or just dedicating a week to it, Europe, Spain, Spanish language and culture, and fellowship.</p>