Pilgrim Leader Guides

No matter how you participate as a WYD pilgrim, we invite you to check out our various resources.

Leader Guidebooks

Leader guides are resources to assist bishops, group leaders, and pilgrims in their preparation for World Youth Day and include ideas for post-World Youth Day retreats and wrap up.

World Youth Day USA International Leader Guide: A guidebook for any pastoral leader coordinating a group of youth or young adults traveling to the international World Youth Day events (2022 Guide available TBD).
2019 Guide: PDF |  E-book (developed by Catholic Apostolate Center). . .

World Youth Day USA Stateside Leader Guide: A guidebook for any pastoral leader coordinating a stateside celebration for youth or young adults in their local parish, diocese, campus, or apostolic movement (2022 Guide available TBD).
2019 Guide: PDF |  E-book (developed by Catholic Apostolate Center). . .

To purchase a hard copy of either guide, please contact the WYDUSA office at 202-541-3044 or @email. The cost covers the printing and shipping of the guide.

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