FAQ

MAGIS 2023 takes place between July 22nd and 31st, 2023.

Young people between the ages of 18 and 35 who wish to deepen their relationship with God and with others according to the Ignatian way of proceeding. Must be 18 years old by July 22, 2023.

Through the coordinator of your country or region. On the 'Contacts' page, a list of all coordinators is available. Just select your country and send a message showing your interest.

You can help prepare MAGIS 2023 in the days before or during the program. You can sign up as a volunteer, directly with your coordinator, or, for more detailed information, contact us by email office@magis2023.org to get more detailed information.

Regardless of the chosen experience, there are common moments in each day:
- personal prayer;
- apostolic experience;
- Eucharist;
- MAGIS circle (sharing in groups);
- the examen of conscience.

There are five types of experiences for MAGIS pilgrims:
- Ecology and the environment,
- Faith and spirituality,
- Arts and cultures,
- Pilgrimage and journey,
- Solidarity and service.

Although each experience has its own unique aspects, in all of them the pilgrims are asked to care for their MAGIS community. Each pilgrimage experience accentuates a particular dimension of each person's unique relationship with God.

The beginning and the end will be in Lisbon. The experiences will take place in Portugal and Spain.

MAGIS 2023 content will be available in Portuguese, English and Spanish. However, not knowing any of these languages ​​is not an impediment to participating.

Living in a world with so many economic asymmetries, the value of MAGIS 2023 will depend on your country of origin. It's the only way to make MAGIS 2023 accessible to everyone. Your country or region coordinator will be able to give you more detailed information. No one will fail to participate in MAGIS 2023 solely for economic reasons. However, after the MAGIS registration fee has been paid, it is non-refundable. The only exception will be for pilgrims who are refused a visa in their country of origin.

MAGIS 2023 is also an experience of simplicity and ecological. Travel in a simple way. Bring your personal hygiene kit, comfortable clothes and a sleeping bag. Closer to the date, the coordinator of your country or region will give you more detailed information.

The MAGIS 2023 program is a preparation for participating in WYD. As such, both events are a unity.