ECYD/RC Jubilee Convention:

ECYD/RC National High School Pilgrimage

DATES: July 27-Aug 4th, 2025 (Will need to depart on Jul 26 in most cases)

PRICE: $1250 (includes $300 non-refundable registration fee, does NOT include plane ticket) 

WHO: Boys and Girls ages 16-18 years old (as of July 26th 2025)

REGISTRATION CLOSES APRIL 1, 2025

GIRLS Track has Reached Max Capacity: Click HERE to join waitlist

BOYS track is still open! 

NOTE: We will have to cap numbers once we reach our max as the places where we are staying do not have the flexibility to add more than we have booked. Therefore we suggest registration as soon as possible. Max capacity is 20 boys and 30 girls.

PILGRIMAGE: 

Pilgrimage will include attendance at the Jubilee of the Youth, Regnum Christi International Encounter Day, seeing Rome through the eyes of the Church and history, and 2 day trips outside Rome! 

The 2 day trips will be: 

• ASSISI: the medieval town of Assisi, Basilicas of Sts Francis and Clare, and resting place of Bl. Carlo Acutis, who will be canonized in 2025.
• NETTUNO: a town on the Mediterranean Sea and location of the Basilica of Our Lady of Graces & Shrine of St. Maria Goretti (including a visit to her home and place of martyrdom)

A full day-by-day itinerary will be sent out as soon as it is possible. The Vatican Jubilee Office has not yet released the schedule of Jubilee events. 

WHERE WE WILL BE STAYING: 

Boys and male core team members: Legionary Seminary, known as the “CILC,” about 25-min car ride or 5-min train ride from St. Peter’s Basilica. 

Girls and female core team members: 3 different Air BnBs around Rome all about 10-20 mins walking to St. Peter’s Basilica. 

The participants will ALWAYS be accompanied by adult chaperone core team members.

TRANSPORTATION: 

Each participant is responsible for purchasing their own plane ticket. 

Arrival in ROME, Fiumicino Airport: after 12pm on July 27th (if not possible contact Brittany–contact info below)

Departure from ROME, Fiumicino Airport: after 12pm on August 4th (if not possible contact Brittany)

Parents, if you would like your child to travel on the same plane as one of the adults on the team, we will release the flights you may want to choose. We will have 10-14 adults traveling from all over the territory. You can choose to travel from the city they are departing from or have your child meet-up with them on their layover in another city. We will purchase the adult tickets in January or February and release them promptly to all those registered. This is because the best time to buy international flights is 4-6 months before the trip. 

***IMPORTANT INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:***

-If the participant does not have a passport, they will need to apply for one ASAP, as turnaround times vary

ETIAS: In January of 2025, the EU will require a travel-authorization for all visa-exempt countries (USA and Canada are included). The participant will need a passport BEFORE applying for the ETIAS. Here is a link to the EU’s website explaining the ETIAS

PARTICIPANT PAYMENT SCHEDULE for ECYD Participants – $1250: 

• Payment #1: Registration Fee $300 (non-refundable)

• Payment #2: By June 20, 2025 $950

• If you want to pay in full at any time before June 20th, you will be permitted to do so. 

QUESTIONS or To Apply to be a Non-Core Team Adult Chaperone, please email Brittany Tobar-Hanavan.