Passports are an ASAP task. Dates below are absolute legal cutoffs, not recommended dates.
New Passports
January 1, 2025
Latest recommended Passport NEW application. DON'T WAIT THIS LONG.
Placeholder Forms
May 18, 2025
Last call for Placeholder Forms.
Renew Passports
July 1, 2025
Latest recommended Passport RENEWAL application. DON'T WAIT THIS LONG. Guaranteed assistance and out-of-pocket contribution amounts confirmed by Oratory (Fundraising continues however, all the way to Spring 2026).
First Payment
August 1, 2025
First $ due For families having their flights selected/purchased by the Oratory only: Out-of-pocket contribution per child and adult air fare due to Oratory by check or Venmo.
Assistance Deadline
November 1, 2025
LAST CALL TO RECEIVE $ ASSISTANCE WITH FLIGHT PURCHASES. Receipts for self-purchased flights emailed to Oratory (sfds@institute-christ-king.org) in order to receive assistance reimbursement on self-purchased flights.
Last Call to Join
January 31, 2026
ABSOLUTE LAST CALL TO JOIN TRIP on your own dollar, provided you have passports in-hand for all traveling parties.
Passport Renewal
April 25, 2026
Absolute latest you can apply for a non-expedited passport renewal and have it in-hand in time for departure. DON'T WAIT THIS LONG.
Expedited Renewal
June 30, 2026
Absolute latest you can apply for an expedited passport renewal for additional fees not included in Oratory assistance and have it in-hand in time for departure. DON'T WAIT THIS LONG.
Depart U.S.
July 30, 2026
Passports in-hand, depart U.S.