Our Young Adult Scripture Study Week program, which includes a week-long pilgrimage to the Holy Land, is designed for young adults in their 20s to fall in love with Scripture by immersing themselves in study of the Sacred Scriptures, pilgrimage to Sacred Biblical sites, and shared theological reflection with a small faith community.
Only 25 spaces are available. Open to Young Adults who currently live or attend school in the Diocese of Bridgeport.
When: The pilgrimage to the Holy Land will take place March 21 – 30, 2019. Post-pilgrimage reflection will be ongoing for 1 year following the trip.
Who: Young adults who will be 21-35 years old at the time of trip are invited to apply. You must be able to participate in all aspects of the program including pre and post-pilgrimage sessions.
Cost: The total cost of the trip is $3,200. Those who are accepted into the program are eligible for a partial scholarship as monies become available.
Points of Interest:
• Bethlehem
• Nazareth
• Bethany
• Boat ride across the Sea of Galilee
• Mount of the Beatitudes
• Swim in the Dead Sea
• Jerusalem, including the Mount of Olives and Gethsemane
Scholarship: To apply for a scholarship, please prepare a simple letter of request including your contact information and a specification of the nature of your need. Send it to institute@diobpt.org with the subject line: Attn: Holy Land Scholarships
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