The concepts behind the WYD08 logo

The logo distils the essence of the theme for WYD08:
"You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses" (Acts 1:8).

It highlights the promise made by Jesus to set fire upon the Earth by the power of the Holy Spirit which inspires the pilgrims who come to Australia, to believe and witness to Him.

Central to the logo is the Cross raised in victory, representing Christ and the life of witness which the Holy Spirit enables. It is the passion of the heart of Christ, poured out into the world from the Cross, which consumes the young people of Sydney, of Australia and of the world. The whiteness of the Cross indicates that Jesus is the light of the world.

The flames of the logo represent the Descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost in tongues of fire. They evoke the Sacrament of Confirmation and the gifts of the Holy Spirit. The colours of red, orange and yellow flowing throughout symbolise the Trinity and Unity of God. They also bring to mind the colours of the Australian outback.

The blue of the logo represents the oceans that surround Australia, the waters of Baptism, the sea of humanity and Mary, full of grace.
The Opera House is the symbol of Sydney, the host city for World Youth Day 2008.

Can I use the WYD08 logo?

The WYD08 logo is an integral component of World Youth Day Sydney 2008. It represents the spirit and emotion of the event and draws world attention to the key elements of the WYD08 theme - A full explanation of the logo .

The WYD08 logo is a valuable asset and is protected by intellectual property law. Our Logo Policy protects the intellectual property rights of WYD 2008, the owner of the logo.

All use and/or display of the logo, by any person or entity, whether they are church recognised or other organisations, for any purpose whatsoever must first be approved by the World Youth Day 2008 Local Organising Committee.

The Local Organising Committee has set high standards for all communications and marketing material, and in particular we wish to ensure the appropriate use and representation of the WYD08 logo and its associated imagery.

By applying to use the logo we welcome your co-operation in respecting, protecting and promoting the visual image of WYD08 and we value your intended participation and support.

'Church Recognised' and 'Other' (Non-Church Recognised) Organisations

To assist in the processing of requests for permission to use the WYD08 logo, organisations have been separated into those which are:

Church Recognised Organisations

Includes Australian and international Bishops' Conferences, Dioceses, Parishes and official Church Agencies, ecclesial movements, catholic schools and communities recognised by a national Bishops' Conference and other official Church bodies.

Further information regarding approval to use the logo for Church Recognised Organisations.

Other (Non-Church Recognised) Organisations

Any organisation, group or entity that does not fall within the description of 'Church-recognised' above.

Travel agents: Special arrangements apply to travel agents. If you would like more details, please click here .

Further information regarding approval to use the logo for Other Organisations.