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through the following questions before

Event Publicity

making a final decision:

While World Youth Day is well known among
Catholic ministry leaders, it may not be for



What nearby locations include a space or

your target audience. The vast majority of

spaces that best accommodate the various

youth and/or young adults you are inviting

components of your event schedule?

may have never been to an international

These may include large and small

World Youth Day and may not even know

meeting rooms; beautiful and practical

what it is. Some may assume World Youth

grounds for campus; a church or shrine;

Day is only for teenagers. This means that a

locations for prayer and quiet spaces;

part of your marketing and publicity for the

sleeping areas; food options, etc.

event needs to include defining the event for
your audience and highlighting the aspects of



the event that are most compelling.

What do your various location options
cost? If a venue is free will you still
provide a stipend for set-up, cleaning, and

You can also ask those in the local area who

other costs incurred by the venue?

have been to a stateside or an international
World Youth Day event in the past to share



How will participants travel to your event?

their experience as a way to inspire others to

If by car, is there sufficient parking? If by

participate in a local pilgrimage.

public transportation, is the location near

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