Youth Pilgrimage to the March for Life

Washington, DC

January 15-20, 2018

($650.00 per participant)

A pilgrimage like no other.

Join us for a life-changing educational experience that will take you from Louisiana to the White House and from the Holocaust Museum to the steps of the Supreme Court. We will join hundreds of thousands from across America who have come to take a stand for life!
Other highlights from the past years include the Shrine of the Blessed Sacrament, Baltimore Basilica, Arlington Cemetery, Saint Matthew's Cathedral, the National Basilica, the Lincoln Memorial, and countless other Washington D.C. monuments.

Registering for the Trip

Complete the registration form and return it to your Church Parish Group Leader. 

• Youth Participant Registration Form  (still in high school) 

• Adult Participant Registration Form (must be 21 and over to chaperone)

• Registration Forms include: Emergency Contact Information, Medical/Insurance information, Health/Medical Statements, Agreements and the Code of Behavior

• Safe Environment Trained(Must be completed by all ADULT Participants, Failure to complete all steps required may prevent adults from attending the DHT Youth Pilgrimage to the March for Life. See the steps to get Safe Environment trained below.)

Dates & Deadlines

• October  13 - (Group Leader Deadline) Registration Forms and $300 deposit due per participant

• November 29 - Mandatory Meeting (youth and leaders) Diocesan Pastoral Center, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

• November 29 - $350 (remaining balance) due per participant

 Useful Documents:

• Financial Aid Tips and Sample Letter

• Pilgrimage Flyer

• What to Bring

• Letter to School Administrator - School Excuse

• USCCB 2016-17 Respect Life Program, Prayer and Program Guide

• 9 Days For Life Novena

Safe Environment Requirements for Adults* on the March For Life

*ADULT refers to any participant who is 18 years or older and who is not a high school student. Chaperones must be 21 or older.

Participants: It is your responsibility to provide your current Safe Environment Training Certificate. If you are not trained or will be due for an update by the time of the March, follow the instructions below.

Group Leaders:Please check with your Location Safe Environment Supervisor to verify that each participant is current.

If you are NOT Safe Environment trained, follow these steps:

1. Complete forms for >> Volunteer Profile and References << and turn in to your Location Safe Environment Supervisor.

2. Take the online Safe Environment Training:>> Safe and Sacred Login Page <<

3. Print your training certificate and turn it in to your Location Safe Environment Supervisor

4. Failure to complete all of these steps may prevent you from attending the Youth Pilgrimage to the March for Life.

If you are Safe Environment Trained but need an update, follow these steps:

1. Login to your Safe Environment account: >> Safe and Sacred Login Page <<

2. Complete the update/training.

3. Print your training certificate and turn it in to your Location Safe Environment Supervisor.

4. Failure to complete all of these steps may prevent you from attending the Youth Pilgrimage to the March for Life.