MAG+S 2013: Rio De Janeiro

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Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 What are Magis and World Youth Day? . . . . . . 2 Where are we going to be? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Traveling to Brazil for Magis and WYD . . . . . . .6 Magis and Multimedia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Resources for Campus Ministers . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Why we are excited about Magis 2013 . . . . . . 14

Introduction

Welcome to the beginning of Planning for Magis and WorldYouth Day 2013!
On behalf of all of us here at the US Jesuit Conference, I am excited to welcome you to the beginning of our preparation for Magis and World Youth Day 2013 in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil! As you likely already know, Magis is a program run by the international Society of Jesus in the weeks anticipating World Youth Day, a global youth celebration held every 2-3 years. In 2013 Magis will begin on July 12 in Salvador De Bahia, in northeast Brazil, and conclude a week later, just before World Youth Day begins, in Rio de Janeiro. During that time students from Jesuit universities from all around the world will come together for a time of prayer, sharing, and service to strive for even more than just the normal pilgrimage experience to World Youth Day and to participate in one of the international Society of Jesus largest gatherings! In this packet you will nd information which you can give to students to begin gathering interest for the pilgrimage, information that will help with your planning, and forms to begin the process of gathering the information that you will need. In the coming days and months you will also be receiving sample yers for publicizing the event, materials for reection, and more specics on itineraries, experience locations, etc. We look forward to having your university involved in the pilgrimage! In Christ, Mike Rogers, S.J. US Jesuit Conference Coordinator for Magis and World Youth Day 2013

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What are Magis and World Youth Day?

Everyone involved in Ministry in the Catholic Church has likely heard of World Youth Day, and most people working in ministry by now have at least heard of the Society of Jesus particular program, Magis, which precedes it. Here, however, is some more information to help better inform you. World Youth Day is an experience celebrated internationally in the Church every 2 to 3 years. Over the past 20 years, World Youth Day has been celebrated in Buenos Aires, Rome, Paris, Toronto, Denver, and Manila, where it was one of the largest gatherings in human history. It is a week-long festival of catechesis, sharing, and worship where youth from around the world gather with the Pope to celebrate the faith. In 2013, it will be celebrated from the 23rd to the 28th of July in Rio De Janeiro. Magis is a pastoral experience of Ignatian programs and events in the days leading up to World Youth Day for pilgrims from Jesuit institutions. The motto for 2013s Magis is The nations await us. The dates for Mag+s are July 12-22 , with locations across Brazil, beginning in Salvador da Bahia. Organized by the Society of Jesus and other institutions, the Magis initiative gets its name from the Jesuit phrase meaning the more. The roots of the phrase come from St. Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Jesuits, who encouraged those who follow Christ to examine their ability to do more for him and, in turn, for others. It is an expression of an aspiration and inspiration of Ignatius and is a tenet of Ignatian Spirituality. 2013s Magis initiative will particularly resonate with Jesuits in the US, their partners, and those with an interest in the Society of Jesus in the Americas because it is taking place where the Society rst gained a foothold in the new world, and where so much of the inspiring missionary work took place in the Jesuit reductions of South America, made popular in the lm The Mission.

The Magis initiative was started in 1997 before the World Youth Day held in Paris, France. In 2005, in Cologne, Germany it was called Magis for the rst time. In 2008, Magis was celebrated in Sydney, Australia and in 2011 it was celebrated in Madrid. To learn more about Magis 2013, visit http://www.magis2013.org

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Where are we going to be?

Magis 2013 will begin in Salvador da Bahia, a beautiful old colonial town on Brazils northeastern coast:
The Brazilian City of Salvador da Bahia is steeped in history, both for Brazil and for the Americas. First founded in 1500 by the Portuguese, the city has long been a center of culture, trade, and religion for Brazil and the rest of Latin America. The Society of Jesus traces its origins in Bahia back to 1549, when the rst six Jesuits arrived in the New World, and celebrated the rst mass in Brazil. In July of 1553, Blessed Jos Anchieta, S.J., the Apostle of Brazil, arrived in Bahia to begin his mission in the New World. Today the Cathedral of Salvador is in the old Jesuit Church, and the long tradition of the Society of Jesus in Bahia continues in diverse works. Bahia itself is a city which merges natural beauty and old colonial charm with a vibrant culture and modern life. Long known as a center of Brazilian culture, Salvador is famous for its carnival, capoeira, and the production of handicrafts and musical instruments. As a modern city, Salvador has won prizes for its architecture, and boasts some of the most up-to-date transportation systems in Latin America. As a site for Magis, Salvador offers many unique opportunities for young pilgrims to learn about the early history of the Jesuits in the new world and experience Brazilian history and culture in the days leading up to World Youth Day.

A Street in the Pelourinho , the Historic center of Salvador

The Beaches of Salvador

Magis 2013- Antonio Vieira School, Salvador Da Bahia.

While in Bahia, pilgrims from Jesuit schools will be staying at the Antonio Vieira School. With about 5 thousand students, ranging from primary school through middle school, the Vieira School is located in a largely residential area of Salvador, with a university and several other colleges nearby.
Modern Day Salvador de Bahia

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The Main Entrance of Antonio Vieira School

Founded by the Brazilian Jesuits in 1911, the school is named after Fr. Antonio Vieira, S.J., a national hero in both Portugal and Brazil who was known for his tireless efforts on behalf of native peoples and as a brilliant writer and rhetorician. Today the college serves as a center of the apostolic activity of the Society of Jesus in Salvador da Bahia and is preparing to host all of the pilgrims for the opening events of Magis 2013!

Magis 2013 will conclude in a city that needs little introduction, Rio de Janeiro.
As the host of World Youth Day 2013, Rio de Janeiro begins a 4 -year period in the global spotlight. Beginning with World Youth Day in 2013, Rio will host the World Cup in 2014 and the Olympics in 2016. The result of such an important period in the citys history is that transportation systems have been updated and infrastructure refurbished to welcome the world to Brazil. While in Rio for World Youth Day, pilgrims will gather with millions of young people from all over the world for a week of prayer, solidarity, and celebration. Events include a concluding Magis mass and meeting, an initial World Youth Day gathering on the famous Copacabana Beach, and the nal Papal mass at the nearby Santa Cruz Air

Vieira College from above

The Chapel of the Vieira School

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Force Base, home to one of the worlds few remaining zeppelin hangars. While they are in Rio, pilgrims will have the chance to climb Corcovado Mountain to the world famous Christ the Redeemer Statue to take in the view of all of Rio and contemplate what their journey to Brazil has meant to them.

WorldYouth Day Santo Inacio- Rio De Janeiro.

During their stay in Rio de Janeiro pilgrims from Jesuit institutions will be hosted by the Colegio Santo Inacio in Rio. Known as one of the best schools in Brazil, Santo Inacio was founded in 1903 in the Botafago neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro. Conveniently located just outside of the Center of Rio, Santo Inacio is close enough to public transportation to facilitate easy access to the center of Rio, while at the same time keeping pilgrims from Jesuit institutions outside of the crush of the masses that will be assembled in the citys center. As both the home to Magis and World Youth Day for Ignatian Pilgrims in Rio de Janeiro, Santo Inacio provides an excellent base from which to experience World Youth Day!
Cristo Redentor, Corcovado Mountain, Rio De Janeiro

Copacabana Beach, site of one of the youth rallies.

A candlelight prayer service in the courtyard of Santo Inacio

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Traveling to Brazil for Magis and World Youth Day

There is some important information that you should know about traveling to Magis and World Youth Day.

Visas
Unlike in most of the rest of the world, travel to Brazil requires both a US Passport and a visa. The visa should cost about 120 US Dollars, but is good for multiple 90 day visits for up to 5 years. (So if you go to the World Cup or Olympics, you wont need to reapply.) To begin this process, all pilgrims should use the tourist section of this website: https://scedv.serpro.gov.br/frscedv/index.jsp Additionally, each university should contact the consulate indicated below to begin the process: Holy Cross, Boston College Boston States of Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont. cqbos@consulatebrazil.org (617)542-4000 Faireld Hartford States of Connecticut and Rhode Island. cqhartford@itamaraty.gov.br (860)760-3139 Canisius, Fordham, St. Peters, LeMoyne, St. Josephs, Scranton New York States of Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvaniaand the BermudaIslands. consulado@brazilny.org (212)827-0976 Georgetown, Loyola Maryland, John Carroll, Xavier, Wheeling Washington,D.C. District of Columbia, states of Kentucky, Maryland, Ohio, Virginia, West Virginia and North American bases (excepting Guam). consular@consbrasdc.org (202)461-3000

A Brazilian tourist visa

Loyola Chicago, Creighton, Saint Louis, Rockhurst, Detroit/Mercy, Marquette Chicago States of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. central@brazilconsulatechicago.org (312)464-0244 Regis, Loyola New Orleans Houston States of Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. consbras@brazilhouston.org (713)961-3063 Spring Hill Atlanta States of Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Mississippi and Tennessee. (404)949-2400

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Loyola Marymount Los Angeles States of Arizona, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, and in California, the counties of Imperial, Kern, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura. info@brazilian-consulate.org (323)651-2664 San Francisco, Seattle, Gonzaga San Francisco States of Oregon, Washington, Alaska and in the state of California, the counties of Alameda, Alpine, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, Colusa, Contra Costa, Del Norte, El Dorado, Fresno, Glenn, Humboldt, Inyo, Kings, Lake, Lassen, Madera, Marin brazilsf@brazilsf.org (415)981-8170 attendance from around the world may not have the nancial resources that we, as North Americans, typically have. As such, we recommend that you only bring a little money for small gifts to bring to family and friends back home, and, of course, for yourself. Remember that simplicity is a core value of this experience and is key for all Mag+s Participants.

Transportation
Magis begins in Salvador da Bahia, 1100 miles north/northeast of Rio. Unless otherwise notied, all groups will be responsible for getting themselves there for the beginning of the program. From arrival in Salvador to departure from Rio, all other transportation will be organized by the Magis central committee. Roundtrip ights to Rio from the United States average 1100 dollars. There is public transportation in both Salvador and Rio, although we advise against using public buses when not in large groups; pilgrims may want to set aside a minimal amount for that.

Health during Magis and WorldYouth Day

While Brazil is a largely developed nation with many of the same creature comforts that we have in the United States, there are some things that groups should be attentive to in their preparations to journey to Salvador De Bahia and Rio de Janeiro next summer. The Center for Disease Control recommends: That every participant check to make sure that they are up to date on all of their routine vaccinations such as measles/mumps/rubella (MMR) vaccine, diphtheria/pertussis/tetanus (DPT) vaccine, poliovirus vaccine, etc. Additionally, if pilgrims to Brazil have not already received vaccination for Hepatitis A and B, as well as Typhoid, these would be necessary additions. In some sections of Brazil, not far from where pilgrims will be, the CDC recommends vaccination against Yellow Fever and antimalarial drugs. While we cannot be sure that these will be necessary, participants are advised to discuss the appropriateness of such precautions with their doctor, and are strongly

Currency and Money

The Currency in Brazil is the Real, and the exchange rate as of July 2012 is 1 Brazilian Real = 0.49363 US Dollars. Meals, Lodging, and Transportation are all paid for as a part of your registration fees for Magis and World Youth Day, so you wont need too much more money. Keep in mind that many pilgrims from other Jesuit institutions that might be in

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advised to consider being vaccinated. Participants may be required to show proof of vaccination by immigration ofcials upon arrival. Each Pilgrim is advised to bring some over the counter anti-diarrheal medicines with them, as differences in water systems and diet may require their use. There may be small pharmacies in and around Salvador and Rio, but they may not carry the types of medicine that you are used to, consult the packing list to see what sorts of medicines it might be helpful to bring with you. For more information visit: http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/ brazil.htm

The incidence of crime against tourists is greater in areas surrounding beaches, hotels, discotheques, bars, nightclubs, and other tourist destinations. This type of crime is especially prevalent prior to and during Carnival (Brazilian Mardi Gras), but also occurs throughout the year. Several Brazilian cities have established specialized tourist police units to patrol areas frequented by tourists. For more: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/ cis_1072.html

Packing for Magis and WorldYouth Day:

Arriving at a large village situated a short distance from Montserrat, he determined to procure a garment to wear on his journey to Jerusalem. He therefore bought a piece of sackcloth, poorly woven, and lled with prickly wooden bres. Of this he made a garment that reached to his feet. He bought, also, a pair of shoes of coarse stuff that is often used in making brooms. He provided himself also with a pilgrims staff and a gourd to drink from. All these he tied to his saddle. -Autobiography of St. Ignatius Obviously no one expects you to pack like St. Ignatius did, but here are some ideas: Mattress air or lightweight camping mattress for sleeping on oors or the ground the night before the Papal Mass at the end of WYD Sleeping bag ultra-lightweight and small, or suitable lightweight blanket or eece for one night outside. Backpack - DO NOT pack more than onequarter your weight, max 35lbs; Bug Repellant essential in Brazil. Camera optional and preferably not one that is super-valuable.

Security during Magis and WorldYouth Day

While Brazil has come a long way, and security will no doubt be high for the Papal visit and for the rest of the World Youth Day as it tries to put its best foot forward for the rest of the world, it still important to be vigilant when traveling in a foreign country. Here is some general advice from the US State Department: In airports, hotel lobbies, bus stations, and other public places, pick pocketing and the theft of hand-carried luggage and laptop computers is common. You should dress down when in public and avoid carrying valuables or wearing jewelry or expensive watches. Good Samaritan scams are common. If a tourist looks lost or seems to be having trouble communicating, a seemingly innocent bystander offering help may actually be a participant in a scam. Take care at and around banks and ATMs that take U.S. credit or debit cards. You should keep a copy of your passport with you while in public and keep your passport in a hotel safe or other secure place. You should also carry proof of your health insurance with you.

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 Cap to keep hot sun off your head and ears Dish detergent or campers laundry detergent (can nd in REI or EMS) 3 oz. bottle for hand washing clothes in shower. Earplugs the vigil can get noisy! Flashlight mini - optional Ibuprofen, or any preferred pain reliever Light wind breaker jacket Rio can get into the 60s at night in July (their winter) Long sleeve shirt Medicines bring enough for 22 days Money credit/debit card gets you best exchange rates in Brazil; you need only enough for spending $ because meals, lodging and transport are covered. You will need to use caution when using this card, however. Money belt or around-the-neck-carry-case, that goes under the shirt to minimize theft, for $, credit card, passport Pants 1 pair PASSPORT make 3 copies of the picture page for your parents, chaperones, and a copy for the organizers. Pillow small or inatable, or use clothing in pillowcase Poncho lightweight and pocket size only! Radio, handheld and cheap, very important for translation of talks at World Youth Day. Rosary (but not your grandmothers priceless pearl rosary, something functional, cheap, and durable) Shorts that for guys could double as swim suit if necessary Bathing Suit

Sleepwear something like shorts and t-shirt Small gifts, to exchange with other pilgrims (optional), like pins or cap or t-shirt [govt agencies might have free stuff; anything designating USA or hometown is best] Socks 3 pair; one pair should be thin for long hikes to be worn under another pair Sunscreen, sunglasses T-shirts (3) Toiletries including soap, and deodorant! [travel sizes], blister care Towel medium size, one that rolls up small; hint: get a quick drying (we hear good things about shamwow.) Travel alarm clock optional Undergarments 3-5, you will be washing these Walking shoes/Hiking boots for long distances. Take time to break these in BEFORE you go to Brazil. Water bottle Wet Ones or similar for water-free bathing, one package or more, nothing like shower in a zip lock! What not to bring: Excessive clothing, expensive electronic equipment, expensive jewelry, heavy or bulky sleeping bags, etc. Remember! While no one asks you just to bring a staff and some sack-cloth, you should still be packing lightly, one quarter of your weight or 35 pounds, at most. You will be carrying this stuff around with you for a substantial period of time, so the simpler the better.

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Magis and Multimedia

During Magis and World Youth Day we will be looking to share some of your experiences with your friends and family back home through a dedicated YouTube Channel and Twitter and Flickr Feeds, as well as a Facebook Page. Check out www.jesuit.org/wyd for examples of what was done in Madrid in 2011! While we generally advise against bringing expensive electronic equipment, it will certainly help if some members of the group bring along phones that will function in Brazil, and at most one laptop for the group (for which we can arrange a safe storage location) for purposes of communication with family and friends back home and for the dissemination of information among the larger group while we are in Brazil. Having these things also allows you to participate in this project which will have participants from all over the United States. Ideally we would like for each group to be able to tell its story, so if you, or someone from your group, would like to serve as a correspondent for National Jesuit News or for our website please contact Mike Rogers, S.J. at mrogers@jesuit.org.

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Resources for Campus Ministers

While what has preceded this section can be shared with students to further encourage interest and begin preparations, here is some information just for Campus ministers! some knowledge of Portuguese and/or Spanish (though this is negotiable) Young people who have some experience with Ignatian spirituality. Young people willing to have an experience of enculturation, of welcome, and of commitment to the poor, to the young, and to the planet. Young people willing to live a community experience of intense sharing in a spirit of simplicity as a true pilgrim. Young people already engaged with another possible world in their local realities. Young people who are available from the 12th until the 28th of July, 2013. At the US Jesuit Conference, we would also like to extend a special invitation to any young man or woman who is discerning a call to priesthood or religious life, and in particular to young men discerning a vocation to the Society of Jesus. We know that Jesuit institutions take great pride in fostering vocations to the Jesuits, and this is one powerful way in which you can further help. How to Recruit a Group The wonderful advantage of this particular Magis program and World Youth Day is that it provides the opportunity to travel to Brazil, which is already attractive to our students. Additionally, to further encourage young men and women to consider attending, here are some steps that university groups can take: Identify faculty members who might know of students who would benet from such a program and would subsequently encourage and invite them to participate. Look to the various groups within campus ministry programs and consider extending a personal invitation at individual meetings. Consider personally inviting students who may not be regulars to our programs in campus ministry, but are committed leaders within the community through student government, athletics, or service learning.

How to identify a local coordinator for all things Magis/WorldYouth Day 2013:
We at the Jesuit Conference are well aware of the tremendous talent and generosity that exists among those working in the Campus Ministry ofces and other programs at our universities. These are the ideal people to serve as coordinators, and we look forward to working with your university on this program. If you would be so kind as to communicate a name to us as soon as is possible, that would be greatly appreciated. The coordinator should be someone with: Good organizational/communication skills. Availability for almost the entire month of July 2013. Some capacity in Spanish or Brazilian Portuguese. Someone who is easily adaptable to a number of different circumstances both in the context of Brazilian cultural differences and in the context of the massive event that is World Youth Day.

How to Identify Potential Candidates and Recruit a Group for the Magis Program in 2013
The Ideal Participant Obviously we would like to encourage all of our students to attend. When looking to the specic kind of students that we may want to seek out, however, there is some guidance from the ofcial website of the Magis program. According to the international coordinators the kinds of students who would make ideal participants are: Young people aged between 18 and 30 years old. Young people who can speak or have at least

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 Word of mouth is the best tool, particularly among students, recruit a core group of two or three and ask them to spread the word. Meet with potential participants as quickly as possible to begin forming good group dynamics and begin to brainstorm on fundraising ideas. One important thing to note While ideally we would like to be able to accommodate all pilgrims from our universities that would like to attend Mag+s, space is limited due to the constraints placed on the program by the size of facilities, etc. The national ofce for Mag+s at the US Conference will be allotting spaces to University groups based on initial demand and group size in December, so it is of the essence that all initial interest forms be submitted via email by the Noon EST November 22, 2012 deadline, we unfortunately cannot promise that we will be able to accommodate groups who submit their requests after this time.

solidarity with you while you are on pilgrimage. Ideally participants will provide some sort of note promising to pray for those who have supported them while on their pilgrimage. Meal Auction Faculty and staff at our schools often support such programs by agreeing to host a meal for a few students.The idea would be to ask the faculty or staff who might be amenable to helping out to contribute a meal, and then hold an auction to sell off those meals to the highest bidder!The auction event itself can also serve as a great way to raise awareness, and might be an opportunity to sell other items to fundraise. Coordinating such an event can also bring together the group as a team. Magis Night at a Restaurant Ask a local restaurant to consider cutting your group in on some of the prots for an evening if you promote their place and have patrons who come in mention that they are there to support your pilgrimage to Magis and WorldYouth Day. It is important here to note the direct service component of the experiences during the Magis program in order to garner their support. Often campus hangouts are more than willing to reward you for helping them drum up some additional business. Important things to consider for your group: While the experience of fundraising will begin the process of group bonding, here are some other things to consider: At the request of the organizing committee in Brazil, and in deference to the necessities of travel in a foreign country, you should encourage your participants to learn at least some Portuguese. If there is some way that the group can take a few classes together, that may be a good way to begin building group dynamics. We will be providing groups with some reection materials in anticipation of their pilgrimage, having prayer and sharing groups is a powerful way to encourage a good community dynamic even before leaving for Rio. Since we will likely be doing some direct service in Rio, sharing in service projects may be an invaluable way to begin to get in the spirit of the Mag+s program.

Fundraising For Rio 2013:

The ight to Brazil and Program fees for Magis and World Youth Day could cost around $1500 so fundraising, which can also help build group identity before a trip, is a must. To help students raise enough funds to sponsor their pilgrimage to Rio, here are a few ideas: Spiritual Stock Ask individuals to invest in your pilgrimage by taking part in a spiritual communion with you while you are on the trip. The pilgrim should engage in a supernatural unity with friends, family, and loved ones, through the Mystical Body of Christ on pilgrimage. For in the communion of saints, none of us lives to himself, and none of us dies to himself (CCC#1474). If one member suffers, all suffer together; if one member is honored, all rejoice together if one member is on pilgrimage, all can spiritually join in pilgrimage (1 Cor 12:26-27). It must be reiterated that in this solidarity with all men, living or dead, which is founded on the communion of saints, the least of our acts done in charity redounds to the prot of all (CCC#953).The hope is that by inviting others to support you nancially on pilgrimage, you can invite them to

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Important Dates for Rio 2013:

Below you will nd a list of some of the important dates that will enable your group to participate in Magis in 2013:
Date Nov. 22, 2012 Event Initial Interest Forms due (see the forms section.) The latest date at which universities will be notied of their initial allotments. All pilgrim information sheets/passport copies/ release forms due to the US Jesuit conference ofce in Washington MAGIS begins in Salvador da Bahia.

used only to both allot spaces to University Groups, and for us to have a very basic demographic vision of whom our participants might be. Each group should expect a reply no later than December 12th, 2012, giving them the number of spaces that have been allotted for their groups. We would ask your understanding at this time. Given the amount of interest that we have already received, we are well aware of the fact that we may not be able to accommodate every request, but we will do our best to accommodate each group. Please note that after initial allotments are released it may also be the case that more spaces are made available by our counterparts in Brazil, should this happen additional spaces will be allotted based on the demand of each group. Stage 2: The Participant Dossier Each university will be asked to submit, as a document in PDF format, the participant dossier document no later than March 1, 2013. In the best tradition of Cura Personalis, this document, which is attached, will help us to better tailor the Magis experience to the individual pilgrim, and provide us with helpful information that will be readily available in the event of an emergency. These documents will be kept on le by the Jesuit Conference staff and will be available throughout Magis and World Youth Day. Given the sensitive nature of some of the information requested they will be kept condential and destroyed immediately after. Stage 3: Payments and Finalization. Each group will be responsible for making payment for the program via electronic transfer to the Magis central account in Brazil. Directions on how to do this, along with exact amounts, are forthcoming from the organizing committee in Brazil. Each participant must also ll out a Release form, which is included in this packet, and return it to the Jesuit Conference no later than March 30th. Once the payments are made, Release Forms are received, and all other steps have been completed, each group will receive a communication from the US Jesuit Conference indicating that all is prepared and that the application process has been completed for your group. Stage 4: Bem Vindo a Brasil! (Welcome to Brazil!)

Dec. 12, 2012

Mar. 1, 2013

Jul. 12, 2013

The Application Process:

Due to the complexity of dealing with an application process between three different organizations, we at the Jesuit Conference would like to outline the process for you as having several distinct stages: (Please note that all forms referenced will be provided, via our website, in a .doc format which will be able to be edited.) Stage 1: Allotments and Information Gathering: Well aware of the fact that not every university will have the same demand for the program based both on size and economic realities, we will be doing our best to gauge interest among universities to best utilize all of the spaces that are being allotted to the United States by the coordinators of Magis in Brazil. As such, during this phase we would ask that each university promote the program between September and October, and gather applications from students (see attached example below) no later than the beginning of November. Once the campus ministry staff of the university has seen the applications, they should enter the names into the Initial Interest Form (provided) ranking the students based on both their interest and suitability for this program and email them to mrogers@jesuit.org no later than Noon EST on November 22nd, 2012. These forms will be kept condential and will be

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Why we are excited about Magis 2013

Dear Campus Ministers, Magis 2013 in Brazil gives us the opportunity to be the Society of Jesus at our most fundamental level in the way that few other experiences can, and that is why we are so excited about promoting it as Jesuits. At our most fundamental level, the Society of Jesus promotes reconciliation between peoples, attends to ministries of the Word and preaching, and is attentive to the catechesis of youth. This is the heart of our apostolic activity that goes all the way back to our original founding documents and the formula of our institute. Magis and World Youth Day give us the opportunity, in new and exciting ways, to do just those things. As a program that has broad appeal across the theological spectrum Magis 2013 encourages dialogue between participants and reconciliation in an often fractured ecclesial reality. As a program which promotes the faith through presentations and sharing and across the world

via internet communication, it is a ministration of the Word in a postmodern age. As a program aimed at youth, it gets at the heart of one of St. Ignatius core missions for the early Society. Finally, as a program which will see our participants likely immersed in the realities of the poor, it is at the heart of the present-day Society by promoting a faith that does justice. When we as Jesuits are at our best, we invite others to share in our lives and ministries, as so many of you have chosen to do, either as members of the Society or as our lay partners. It is our hope that, by being who we are called most integrally to be in the context of this program, others might seek to join us, either as Jesuits or to partner with us as committed lay colleagues in our works. We invite you to this work, and look forward to your participation! In Gratitude, Mike Rogers, SJ

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A jubilant crowd from World Youth Day 2011 in Madrid

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