The 2014 March for Life
General Information
This is a pilgrimage which means there will be many opportunities for sacrifice. We will be doing a ‘Red-Eye’ trip which means driving overnight and coming back immediately following the march.
Schedule
Tuesday, January 21 Depart St. Joan of Arc 8:00 pm
Wednesday, January 22 Arrive in DC early morning
Attend Youth Rally at Verizon Arena
http://youthrallyandmassforlife.org/2014-youth-rally/artist/
March for Life
Lunch at Union Station
Thursday, January 23 Arrive back at St. Joan of Arc 3:00 am
Cost:
The trip will cost each individual $75. Meals are not included in the cost, so make sure to bring money with you. Registration and payment are due by Sunday, December 15. We need to provide the diocese with a list of names for the youth rally in order to secure our tickets.
What to Bring
Plenty of warm clothes you can layer
Hand and toe warmers
Hats, gloves and scarves
Blanket for sleeping on the bus
Rosary
Backpack for carrying items during the march
Cell phones for emergency use
MARCH FOR LIFE
CODE OF CONDUCT
BE COURAGEOUS, BE COURTEOUS, BE CATHOLIC, BE COOL!
Be Courageous
- This is a pilgrimage, not a vacation, not even a field trip. When you are on a pilgrimage you never complain about anything.
- It takes real courage to practice virtue, to be obedient, to stay on task, especially on a trip like this.
- Because this is a pilgrimage, there will be many opportunities for sacrifices! Accept them all with courage, and a smile. It is a chance to make reparation, and to offer up our sacrifices for the unborn, our loved ones, and for all the prayer intentions that we will take with us on the March.
- Be patient. There will be long lines, lots of people, waiting for the buses, waiting for the March to begin, waiting to get food. Every time we wait, it is another sacrifice to offer up.
Be Courteous
- Be courteous and respectful, to everyone everywhere. This March is about the dignity of the human person-Live that reality! Respect yourself and each other, especially the adult leaders on the trip.
- Follow directions, listen when an adult is talking, have a good attitude- even when you are tired and it is difficult!
- Say please and thank you EVERYWHERE!
- Clean up after yourself, everywhere, all the time.
- When it is lights out, respect each other and the adults and be silent. It will be a long trip and we all will need some sleep. (especially those adults returning to work on Thursday)
- Stay with your assigned group at all times!
- The opportunity to charge phones will be limited, so keep your phone turned off as much as possible.
Be Catholic
- You represent St. Joan of Arc and are traveling with Father Black. Others will know you are Catholic. Represent the Church well.
- Be a witness of Christian irtue and holiness to your peers, adult leaders, Father and everyone else you meet! Especially when you are tired, hungry or frustrated!
- This is a pilgrimage, so we will be praying a lot. Always be reverent and do not goof off while we are praying, even on the bus. There will be time for fun too.
COLUMBUS Teens for Life Washington DC Rally
REGISTRATION FORM
Please print clearly; return with appropriate payment to your adult leader. All incomplete forms will be returned to adult leaders.
Name of Participant
Address
City State Zip Code
Phone ( )
Parish
School
Date of Birth / / Male o Female o Grade
Name of Adult Leader
EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
Parent or Guardian
Address
Phone(s)
Chronic Conditions (e.g. Allergies, Epilepsy; Diabetes)
Medications
Medical Insurance Policy Number
Address Phone ( )
Member’s Name Phone ( )
Family Doctor Phone ( )
RELEASE AND INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT
Name of Activity: March for Life and Washington DC Youth for Life Rally
Location Washington DC / Catholic University/ National Shrine
Dates of Activity: January 22 – 23, 2014
A. As the above-named participant, I hereby register for and commit to attend
(the “activity”). I further agree to the terms of this Release and Indemnification Agreement, and I agree to comply with the Code of Behavior set forth below.
B. As a parent or guardian of the above-named participant, I give my permission for my child or ward to register for and attend the activity.
C. The undersigned release from all liability, and indemnify and hold harmless parish/school, the Diocese of Columbus and any employee, agent or representative thereof from any and all liability, actions, causes of actions, claims, judgments, costs or expenses, arising out of or in any way related to injury, illness or loss incurred by the participant while participating in or traveling to or from this activity.
CODE OF BEHAVIOR
1. Participants must stay and participate in the entire event. Participants may not leave the premises unless accompanied by an adult leader, parent, or legal guardian.
2. The possession or use of alcohol, tobacco, drugs, or weapons of any kind is not permitted.
3. Foul language is not tolerated.
4. Participants must heed any and all directions of activity staff.
5. Participants must respect the rights and property of others. Damage to or defacing of property will be the financial responsibility of the participants involved and the participant’s parents/legal guardians…
6. Clothing must be modest a (no bare midriff’s, or shoulders) must be appropriate for attending Mass
7. Failure to abide by this Code of Behavior may result in a request to parents/legal guardians, to transport offending participants from the premises, and the parents/legal guardians shall immediately comply with the request.
I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL
CONTAINED IN THIS AGREEMENT
Participant’s Signature Date
Parent/Legal Guardian Signature Date
Use of Image Waiver
Attendee Form
Please carefully read and sign this form for the 2014 Youth Rally and Mass for Life.
‘Through my own and/or my child’s acceptance and use of the ticket to enter and attend the 2014 Youth Rally and Mass for Life, I hereby grant the Archdiocese of Washington permission to use my own and/or my child’s image and likeness in any television broadcast, photograph, video, internet site, audio-recording, and in any and all of its publications, including website entries (collectively “promotional materials”) without payment or any other consideration. I understand and agree that these promotional materials will become the property of the Archdiocese of Washington and will not be returned. I hereby irrevocably authorize the Archdiocese of Washington to edit, alter, copy, exhibit, publish or distribute my own/my child’s image or likeness for purposes of publicizing or promoting the Archdiocese of Washington’s programs or for any other lawful purpose. In addition, I waive the right to inspect or approve the finished product, including written or electronic copy, wherein my own/my child’s likeness appears. Additionally, I waive any right to royalties or other compensation arising or related to the use of the promotional materials. I hereby hold harmless and release and forever discharge the Archdiocese of Washington from all claims, demands, and causes of action which I, my heirs, representatives, executors, administrators, or any other persons acting on my behalf, my child’s behalf, or on behalf of my estate have or may have by reason of this authorization.’
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Name/Child Name
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Signature/Parent-Guardian Signature
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Parish/Group Name
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(Arch)Diocese
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Date