{"id":25,"date":"2026-05-12T22:14:57","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T22:14:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wyd27.org.nz\/?page_id=25"},"modified":"2026-06-06T09:04:03","modified_gmt":"2026-06-06T09:04:03","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wyd27.org.nz\/?page_id=25","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"bde-section-25-128 bde-section\">\n              \n  \n  \n\t\n\n  <div class=\"section-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"section-container\"><h1 class=\"bde-heading-25-129 bde-heading\">\nFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS\n<\/h1><div class=\"bde-text-25-130 bde-text\">\nGot questions about the pilgrimage? You're in the right place.\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section><section class=\"bde-section-25-112 bde-section\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"section-container\"><div class=\"bde-columns-25-113 bde-columns\"><div class=\"bde-column-25-119 bde-column\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bde-frequently-asked-questions-25-120 bde-frequently-asked-questions\">\n      <div class=\"bde-faq__item\">\n      <h3 class=\"bde-faq__title-tag\">\n       <button id=\"bde-faq-120-button-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"bde-faq-120-1\" class=\"bde-faq__question js-faq-item\">\n          <span class=\"bde-faq__title\">01. WHO IS ORGANISING THIS PILGRIMAGE?<\/span>\n                           <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"bde-faq__icon bde-faq__icon--inactive\">\n                                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"icon-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\">\r\n<path d=\"M31 12h-11v-11c0-0.552-0.448-1-1-1h-6c-0.552 0-1 0.448-1 1v11h-11c-0.552 0-1 0.448-1 1v6c0 0.552 0.448 1 1 1h11v11c0 0.552 0.448 1 1 1h6c0.552 0 1-0.448 1-1v-11h11c0.552 0 1-0.448 1-1v-6c0-0.552-0.448-1-1-1z\"\/>\r\n<\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n         \t  <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"bde-faq__icon bde-faq__icon--active\">\n                                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><!-- Font Awesome Free 5.15.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) --><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"\/><\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n                  <\/button>\n      <\/h3>\n      <div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"bde-faq-120-button-1\" id=\"bde-faq-120-1\" class=\"bde-faq__answer\">\n        <div class=\"bde-faq__answer-content\">\n            <div class=\"breakdance-rich-text-styles\"><p>This pilgrimage is organised by the <strong>Dioceses of Auckland and Hamilton<\/strong>. A dedicated team of diocesan staff and priests have been working hard over several months to carefully plan and prepare this pilgrimage.<\/p><\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"bde-faq__item\">\n      <h3 class=\"bde-faq__title-tag\">\n       <button id=\"bde-faq-120-button-2\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"bde-faq-120-2\" class=\"bde-faq__question js-faq-item\">\n          <span class=\"bde-faq__title\">02. WHY ISN\u2019T THE AUCKLAND PILGRIMAGE VISITING A SECOND COUNTRY?<\/span>\n                           <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"bde-faq__icon bde-faq__icon--inactive\">\n                                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"icon-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\">\r\n<path d=\"M31 12h-11v-11c0-0.552-0.448-1-1-1h-6c-0.552 0-1 0.448-1 1v11h-11c-0.552 0-1 0.448-1 1v6c0 0.552 0.448 1 1 1h11v11c0 0.552 0.448 1 1 1h6c0.552 0 1-0.448 1-1v-11h11c0.552 0 1-0.448 1-1v-6c0-0.552-0.448-1-1-1z\"\/>\r\n<\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n         \t  <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"bde-faq__icon bde-faq__icon--active\">\n                                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><!-- Font Awesome Free 5.15.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) --><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"\/><\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n                  <\/button>\n      <\/h3>\n      <div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"bde-faq-120-button-2\" id=\"bde-faq-120-2\" class=\"bde-faq__answer\">\n        <div class=\"bde-faq__answer-content\">\n            <div class=\"breakdance-rich-text-styles\"><p>We seriously considered it, and we explored options including Japan, the Philippines, and Vietnam. However, adding a second country would add a fair bit of additional travel time, and it meant missing out on a lot of what South Korea had to offer. We chose to focus on South Korea so that pilgrims can enter more fully into the culture, history and Catholic story of this incredible country.<\/p><\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"bde-faq__item\">\n      <h3 class=\"bde-faq__title-tag\">\n       <button id=\"bde-faq-120-button-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"bde-faq-120-3\" class=\"bde-faq__question js-faq-item\">\n          <span class=\"bde-faq__title\">03. WHAT IF I\u2019M OUTSIDE OF THE AGE RANGE OF 18-35 YRS OLD? <\/span>\n                           <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"bde-faq__icon bde-faq__icon--inactive\">\n                                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"icon-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\">\r\n<path d=\"M31 12h-11v-11c0-0.552-0.448-1-1-1h-6c-0.552 0-1 0.448-1 1v11h-11c-0.552 0-1 0.448-1 1v6c0 0.552 0.448 1 1 1h11v11c0 0.552 0.448 1 1 1h6c0.552 0 1-0.448 1-1v-11h11c0.552 0 1-0.448 1-1v-6c0-0.552-0.448-1-1-1z\"\/>\r\n<\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n         \t  <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"bde-faq__icon bde-faq__icon--active\">\n                                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><!-- Font Awesome Free 5.15.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) --><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"\/><\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n                  <\/button>\n      <\/h3>\n      <div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"bde-faq-120-button-3\" id=\"bde-faq-120-3\" class=\"bde-faq__answer\">\n        <div class=\"bde-faq__answer-content\">\n            <div class=\"breakdance-rich-text-styles\"><p>Unfortunately, participation in this pilgrimage is limited to young adults aged <strong>18-35yrs old<\/strong> on <strong>1 April 2027<\/strong>.<\/p><\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"bde-faq__item\">\n      <h3 class=\"bde-faq__title-tag\">\n       <button id=\"bde-faq-120-button-4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"bde-faq-120-4\" class=\"bde-faq__question js-faq-item\">\n          <span class=\"bde-faq__title\">04. HOW MUCH DOES THE PILGRIMAGE COST?<\/span>\n                           <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"bde-faq__icon bde-faq__icon--inactive\">\n                                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"icon-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\">\r\n<path d=\"M31 12h-11v-11c0-0.552-0.448-1-1-1h-6c-0.552 0-1 0.448-1 1v11h-11c-0.552 0-1 0.448-1 1v6c0 0.552 0.448 1 1 1h11v11c0 0.552 0.448 1 1 1h6c0.552 0 1-0.448 1-1v-11h11c0.552 0 1-0.448 1-1v-6c0-0.552-0.448-1-1-1z\"\/>\r\n<\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n         \t  <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"bde-faq__icon bde-faq__icon--active\">\n                                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><!-- Font Awesome Free 5.15.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) --><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"\/><\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n                  <\/button>\n      <\/h3>\n      <div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"bde-faq-120-button-4\" id=\"bde-faq-120-4\" class=\"bde-faq__answer\">\n        <div class=\"bde-faq__answer-content\">\n            <div class=\"breakdance-rich-text-styles\"><ul>\n<li>Standard Pilgrimage (19-days): <strong>~$6000 NZD*<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Shortened Pilgrimage (13-days): <strong>~$4500 NZD*<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This cost includes flights, accommodation, most meals, and travel insurance.<\/p>\n<p><em>* Costs are indicative and may be subject to change.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"bde-faq__item\">\n      <h3 class=\"bde-faq__title-tag\">\n       <button id=\"bde-faq-120-button-5\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"bde-faq-120-5\" class=\"bde-faq__question js-faq-item\">\n          <span class=\"bde-faq__title\">05. IS THERE A PAYMENT PLAN?<\/span>\n                           <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"bde-faq__icon bde-faq__icon--inactive\">\n                                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"icon-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\">\r\n<path d=\"M31 12h-11v-11c0-0.552-0.448-1-1-1h-6c-0.552 0-1 0.448-1 1v11h-11c-0.552 0-1 0.448-1 1v6c0 0.552 0.448 1 1 1h11v11c0 0.552 0.448 1 1 1h6c0.552 0 1-0.448 1-1v-11h11c0.552 0 1-0.448 1-1v-6c0-0.552-0.448-1-1-1z\"\/>\r\n<\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n         \t  <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"bde-faq__icon bde-faq__icon--active\">\n                                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><!-- Font Awesome Free 5.15.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) --><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"\/><\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n                  <\/button>\n      <\/h3>\n      <div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"bde-faq-120-button-5\" id=\"bde-faq-120-5\" class=\"bde-faq__answer\">\n        <div class=\"bde-faq__answer-content\">\n            <div class=\"breakdance-rich-text-styles\"><p>Yes, payments are spread out over a number of instalments:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>$250<\/strong>\u00a0- Application deposit.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>$1500<\/strong>\u00a0- First Instalment required before 1 August 2026 (or as soon as your application is accepted, if later).\u00a0<em>This payment is required to secure flights.\u00a0<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>$1000\/$700<\/strong>\u00a0- Second Instalment required before 1 October 2026.<\/li>\n<li><strong>$1000\/$700<\/strong>\u00a0- Third\u00a0Instalment\u00a0required before 1 January 2027.<\/li>\n<li><strong>$1000\/$700<\/strong>\u00a0- Fourth\u00a0Instalment\u00a0required before 1 March 2027.<\/li>\n<li><strong>$1250*\/$650 -\u00a0<\/strong>Final\u00a0Instalment\u00a0required before 1 May 2027.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Total: $6000 (Standard Pilgrimage) \/ $4500 (Shortened Pilgrimage)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You can make payments earlier, if you want. But you need to make instalments of at least the above amounts by those dates.<\/p><\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"bde-faq__item\">\n      <h3 class=\"bde-faq__title-tag\">\n       <button id=\"bde-faq-120-button-6\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"bde-faq-120-6\" class=\"bde-faq__question js-faq-item\">\n          <span class=\"bde-faq__title\">06. CAN I GET A DISCOUNT IF I\u2019M PART OF A GROUP OR A GROUP LEADER? <\/span>\n                           <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"bde-faq__icon bde-faq__icon--inactive\">\n                                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"icon-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\">\r\n<path d=\"M31 12h-11v-11c0-0.552-0.448-1-1-1h-6c-0.552 0-1 0.448-1 1v11h-11c-0.552 0-1 0.448-1 1v6c0 0.552 0.448 1 1 1h11v11c0 0.552 0.448 1 1 1h6c0.552 0 1-0.448 1-1v-11h11c0.552 0 1-0.448 1-1v-6c0-0.552-0.448-1-1-1z\"\/>\r\n<\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n         \t  <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"bde-faq__icon bde-faq__icon--active\">\n                                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><!-- Font Awesome Free 5.15.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) --><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"\/><\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n                  <\/button>\n      <\/h3>\n      <div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"bde-faq-120-button-6\" id=\"bde-faq-120-6\" class=\"bde-faq__answer\">\n        <div class=\"bde-faq__answer-content\">\n            <div class=\"breakdance-rich-text-styles\"><p>We are offering this pilgrimage at <strong>cost price<\/strong>, and are working hard to keep it as affordable as possible for everyone. Because of this, we\u2019re not able to offer additional discounts for groups or leaders.<\/p><\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"bde-faq__item\">\n      <h3 class=\"bde-faq__title-tag\">\n       <button id=\"bde-faq-120-button-7\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"bde-faq-120-7\" class=\"bde-faq__question js-faq-item\">\n          <span class=\"bde-faq__title\">07. WILL THERE BE DAILY MASS AS PART OF THE PILGRIMAGE? <\/span>\n                           <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"bde-faq__icon bde-faq__icon--inactive\">\n                                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"icon-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\">\r\n<path d=\"M31 12h-11v-11c0-0.552-0.448-1-1-1h-6c-0.552 0-1 0.448-1 1v11h-11c-0.552 0-1 0.448-1 1v6c0 0.552 0.448 1 1 1h11v11c0 0.552 0.448 1 1 1h6c0.552 0 1-0.448 1-1v-11h11c0.552 0 1-0.448 1-1v-6c0-0.552-0.448-1-1-1z\"\/>\r\n<\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n         \t  <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"bde-faq__icon bde-faq__icon--active\">\n                                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><!-- Font Awesome Free 5.15.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) --><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"\/><\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n                  <\/button>\n      <\/h3>\n      <div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"bde-faq-120-button-7\" id=\"bde-faq-120-7\" class=\"bde-faq__answer\">\n        <div class=\"bde-faq__answer-content\">\n            <div class=\"breakdance-rich-text-styles\"><p>Yes. We will celebrate Mass every day, alongside daily opportunities for personal prayer, reflection, and the sacrament of Reconciliation. Several priest chaplains will accompany us throughout the journey.<\/p><\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"bde-faq__item\">\n      <h3 class=\"bde-faq__title-tag\">\n       <button id=\"bde-faq-120-button-8\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"bde-faq-120-8\" class=\"bde-faq__question js-faq-item\">\n          <span class=\"bde-faq__title\">08. What will accommodation be like? <\/span>\n                           <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"bde-faq__icon bde-faq__icon--inactive\">\n                                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"icon-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\">\r\n<path d=\"M31 12h-11v-11c0-0.552-0.448-1-1-1h-6c-0.552 0-1 0.448-1 1v11h-11c-0.552 0-1 0.448-1 1v6c0 0.552 0.448 1 1 1h11v11c0 0.552 0.448 1 1 1h6c0.552 0 1-0.448 1-1v-11h11c0.552 0 1-0.448 1-1v-6c0-0.552-0.448-1-1-1z\"\/>\r\n<\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n         \t  <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"bde-faq__icon bde-faq__icon--active\">\n                                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><!-- Font Awesome Free 5.15.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) --><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"\/><\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n                  <\/button>\n      <\/h3>\n      <div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"bde-faq-120-button-8\" id=\"bde-faq-120-8\" class=\"bde-faq__answer\">\n        <div class=\"bde-faq__answer-content\">\n            <div class=\"breakdance-rich-text-styles\"><p>Accommodation will be a combination of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hotels<\/li>\n<li>Hostels and Retreat Centres<\/li>\n<li>Homestays (during Days in the Diocese)<\/li>\n<li>Some simple shared accommodation (e.g. parish or school floors)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We\u2019ve made a deliberate effort to balance comfort and authentic pilgrimage experience. \u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"bde-faq__item\">\n      <h3 class=\"bde-faq__title-tag\">\n       <button id=\"bde-faq-120-button-9\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"bde-faq-120-9\" class=\"bde-faq__question js-faq-item\">\n          <span class=\"bde-faq__title\">09. CAN I ARRANGE A LATER RETURN FLIGHT (E.G. TO CONTINUE TRAVELLING AFTER THE PILGRIMAGE)?<\/span>\n                           <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"bde-faq__icon bde-faq__icon--inactive\">\n                                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"icon-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\">\r\n<path d=\"M31 12h-11v-11c0-0.552-0.448-1-1-1h-6c-0.552 0-1 0.448-1 1v11h-11c-0.552 0-1 0.448-1 1v6c0 0.552 0.448 1 1 1h11v11c0 0.552 0.448 1 1 1h6c0.552 0 1-0.448 1-1v-11h11c0.552 0 1-0.448 1-1v-6c0-0.552-0.448-1-1-1z\"\/>\r\n<\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n         \t  <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"bde-faq__icon bde-faq__icon--active\">\n                                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><!-- Font Awesome Free 5.15.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) --><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"\/><\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n                  <\/button>\n      <\/h3>\n      <div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"bde-faq-120-button-9\" id=\"bde-faq-120-9\" class=\"bde-faq__answer\">\n        <div class=\"bde-faq__answer-content\">\n            <div class=\"breakdance-rich-text-styles\"><p>Yes. You can choose to return later if you wish to continue travelling after the pilgrimage. The conditions for arranging a different return flight are:\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Flights must be booked through the official pilgrimage travel agent.<\/li>\n<li>You are responsible for any additional costs.<\/li>\n<li>You are responsible for your own travel arrangements and logistics after the end of the pilgrimage<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"bde-faq__item\">\n      <h3 class=\"bde-faq__title-tag\">\n       <button id=\"bde-faq-120-button-10\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"bde-faq-120-10\" class=\"bde-faq__question js-faq-item\">\n          <span class=\"bde-faq__title\">10. WHAT WILL PREPARATION LOOK LIKE BEFORE THE PILGRIMAGE?<\/span>\n                           <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"bde-faq__icon bde-faq__icon--inactive\">\n                                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"icon-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\">\r\n<path d=\"M31 12h-11v-11c0-0.552-0.448-1-1-1h-6c-0.552 0-1 0.448-1 1v11h-11c-0.552 0-1 0.448-1 1v6c0 0.552 0.448 1 1 1h11v11c0 0.552 0.448 1 1 1h6c0.552 0 1-0.448 1-1v-11h11c0.552 0 1-0.448 1-1v-6c0-0.552-0.448-1-1-1z\"\/>\r\n<\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n         \t  <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"bde-faq__icon bde-faq__icon--active\">\n                                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><!-- Font Awesome Free 5.15.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) --><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"\/><\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n                  <\/button>\n      <\/h3>\n      <div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"bde-faq-120-button-10\" id=\"bde-faq-120-10\" class=\"bde-faq__answer\">\n        <div class=\"bde-faq__answer-content\">\n            <div class=\"breakdance-rich-text-styles\"><p>Pilgrims will attend information and\/or formation sessions once a month between <strong>October 2026 - July 2027<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Pilgrims are also required to attend a\u00a0<strong>3-day Pre-Pilgrimage Retreat<\/strong>\u00a0(Friday - Sunday) in the months leading up to departure.<\/p>\n<p>Participation in this Pilgrimage Preparation is an Essential Requirement of the pilgrimage.<\/p><\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"bde-faq__item\">\n      <h3 class=\"bde-faq__title-tag\">\n       <button id=\"bde-faq-120-button-11\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"bde-faq-120-11\" class=\"bde-faq__question js-faq-item\">\n          <span class=\"bde-faq__title\">11. WHAT IF I\u2019M PLANNING TO ORGANISE MY OWN PILGRIMAGE TO WORLD YOUTH DAY 2027?<\/span>\n                           <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"bde-faq__icon bde-faq__icon--inactive\">\n                                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"icon-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\">\r\n<path d=\"M31 12h-11v-11c0-0.552-0.448-1-1-1h-6c-0.552 0-1 0.448-1 1v11h-11c-0.552 0-1 0.448-1 1v6c0 0.552 0.448 1 1 1h11v11c0 0.552 0.448 1 1 1h6c0.552 0 1-0.448 1-1v-11h11c0.552 0 1-0.448 1-1v-6c0-0.552-0.448-1-1-1z\"\/>\r\n<\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n         \t  <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"bde-faq__icon bde-faq__icon--active\">\n                                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><!-- Font Awesome Free 5.15.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) --><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"\/><\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n                  <\/button>\n      <\/h3>\n      <div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"bde-faq-120-button-11\" id=\"bde-faq-120-11\" class=\"bde-faq__answer\">\n        <div class=\"bde-faq__answer-content\">\n            <div class=\"breakdance-rich-text-styles\"><p>If you are within the eligible age range, we strongly encourage you to join the diocesan pilgrimage. It\u2019s going to be an incredible shared experience for young adults in our Dioceses.<\/p>\n<p>If you are outside the age range, or feel called to organise your own journey, an <strong>Affiliate Pilgrimage<\/strong> is an option. This involves independently planning and managing your pilgrimage.<\/p>\n<p>Organising an affiliate pilgrimage carries significant responsibility. The New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference (NZCBC) has established a pilgrimage policy that all Catholic pilgrimages from New Zealand are expected to follow. This includes meeting high standards across areas such as liability, insurance, health and safety, financial management, and overall organisation.<\/p>\n<p>If you are planning an Affiliate Pilgrimage, we would love to stay connected. Please let us know, as you are warmly invited to participate in key shared moments, such as the New Zealand Commissioning Mass, our gathering in Seoul, and other key events.<\/p><\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  \n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/section><section class=\"bde-section-25-131 bde-section\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"section-container\"><h1 class=\"bde-heading-25-132 bde-heading\">\nGot a question we didn't answer here?\n<\/h1><div class=\"bde-text-25-133 bde-text\">\nNo problem. Send us an email:\n<\/div><a class=\"bde-text-link-25-134 bde-text-link breakdance-link\" href=\"mailto:samuelb@cda.org.nz\" target=\"_self\" data-type=\"url\">\n  samuelb@cda.org.nz\n\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Got questions about the pilgrimage? You&#8217;re in the right place. 01. WHO IS ORGANISING THIS PILGRIMAGE? This pilgrimage is organised by the Dioceses of Auckland and Hamilton. A dedicated team of diocesan staff and priests have been working hard over several months to carefully plan and prepare this pilgrimage. 02. 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