World Youth Day USA Guides Stateside Pilgrimage Leaders Guide | Page 39

Food is another powerful way to enter into

Walking Pilgrimage and Camping

the international experience of World Youth

One of the longest-lasting traditions of the

Day with young people. Food is included in

international World Youth Day celebration is

pilgrim packets, and World Youth Day alumni

the experience of pilgrims prayerfully walking

can tell interesting stories of locating good

to the vigil site to “camp out” under the stars

food while in the host country during their

(or clouds and rain, depending on the weather

past trips. If you are offering food for your

conditions) on the night before the WYD

event, con 6