Help Send 10 Students to World Youth Day in Seoul!
World Youth Day (WYD) is an international gathering of young Catholics from around the world who come together to celebrate their faith, encounter Jesus Christ, and experience the universal Church. Established by St. John Paul II in 1985, World Youth Day has grown into one of the largest gatherings of young people in the Catholic Church. Every few years, millions of young people gather in a different city to pray, celebrate the sacraments, build friendships, and join the Holy Father in proclaiming the joy of the Gospel.
In August 2027, World Youth Day will take place in Seoul, South Korea, where young people from across the globe will gather with Pope Leo XIV. We hope to send 10 students from the Rice Catholic Student Center to take part in this extraordinary pilgrimage. It will be an opportunity for our students to encounter Christ in a deeper way, experience the richness and diversity of the universal Church, and return home renewed in their faith and eager to share it with others.
The cost of the pilgrimage is approximately $5,500 per student. Your generosity will help make this life-changing experience possible. Please consider supporting our students as they prepare to take part in this incredible celebration of faith!
You can give online using a card or bank information using the button below or you can send a check to the Rice Catholic Student Center. Make sure to include a note that you want to support the World Youth Day fund.
Thank you!