March for Life 2020 Registrations are now open!
If you have questions, please direct them to youthministry@gbdioc.org.
Registration: 160 spots left!
New for 2020: We highly recommend that students attend with a parish or school group, who is responsible for finding enough chaperones to fulfill Safe Environment requirements. If you wish to come as an individual, or "lost sheep," you will need to register with a parent, guardian or chaperone; in order to be in compliant with our Safe Environment requirements.
Payments: Total cost of the trip is $500 | Chaperone cost (21+ or older) is $300. **All payments are to be made to your parish or school leader. |
Quick links:Core Team Application - Returning students
Download 2020 Flyer - PDF Packing List, Itinerary, Med Form - Link Upcoming Dates - Calendar items
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Our Cancellation policy:
By registering online, you are securing your spot and agreeing to pay the full cost of the trip.
If you decide to cancel in November, you still owe 50% of the cost.
If you decide to cancel anytime in December or January, you owe 100% of the cost.
If you find another person to take your spot, it is your responsibility to communicate with them so that they are able to refund you the payment you have already paid. It is not the responsibility of the Diocese of Green Bay to find another person to fill your spot.
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Please submit payment to the leader of your group, school, or parish.
Leaders, and individuals without a group, please mail payments to:
Youth Ministry Office - 1825 Riverside Dr. Green Bay, WI 54305
If you decide to cancel in November, you still owe 50% of the cost.
If you decide to cancel anytime in December or January, you owe 100% of the cost.
If you find another person to take your spot, it is your responsibility to communicate with them so that they are able to refund you the payment you have already paid. It is not the responsibility of the Diocese of Green Bay to find another person to fill your spot.
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Please submit payment to the leader of your group, school, or parish.
Leaders, and individuals without a group, please mail payments to:
Youth Ministry Office - 1825 Riverside Dr. Green Bay, WI 54305
More Information:
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Why:
Since 1972, the year that abortion was made legal in the United States, over 56.5 million lives have been taken. We realize that marching isn’t our only vehicle to change hearts. In fact, we believe that marching alone doesn’t change hearts. This pilgrimage aims to inspire, strengthen, and bond the community of young people in our diocese because we do believe through Christ and our own witness, hearts can be changed. We look to educate youth on the hope that Christ wishes to offer them and learn how we can overcome evils that threaten life through prayer, sacrifice, community, and service. Dates: Check in begins at 4:30pm at - NEW LOCATION - St. Mary Catholic Church in DePere on Tuesday, January 21, 2020. Families are invited to join for a Mass at 6pm. Buses will leave for Washington D.C. immediately following Mass. The buses will arrive back to the same location around 3pm on Sunday, January 26th. Lodging: We stay at the National 4H Center where students sleep four to a room. Each private room has two sets of bunk beds and a bathroom. Students select their roommates at the Parent-Student Meeting. Scholarships: We currently do not have scholarship opportunities from a diocesan level, but we encourage each person to ask their local Knights of Columbus or pro-life clubs in their parishes. |
Transportation:
Lamers Buses provides coach buses that transport us to and around Washington D.C. Small groups do plenty of walking around Washington D.C., however, so bring some good walking shoes! Cost: The pilgrimage to Washington D.C. costs $500. A deposit of $250 is due at the time of registration. The remaining balance is due at the parent-student meeting. The cost includes lodging, transportation, and food while at the national 4H cafeteria. Students will pay for 6 meals above and beyond what is covered in the cost, so we advise bringing an extra $100. All sight-seeing is free to the Smithsonian Museums and monuments. Adult chaperones pay $300. Safety: Each small group has two chaperones who are VIRTUS trained and attend a training session prior to the March for Life. The chaperones have 6-9 students who are in their small group who they watch, walk with, and disciple. All chaperones have contact with the larger group leader and will be attending to your son or daughter throughout the pilgrimage. The large group hosts many full group activities as well. Students in Attendance From our diocese, we usually take around 150 pilgrims. From around the nation, there are thousands of students who pilgrimage from their schools and parishes to join in one voice of peace and prayer for the lives of all. |
