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rosters, rooming lists, and medical information pilgrimage guide, need to be able to delegate to
for each pilgrim (which is to be kept co-leaders so that you can keep your mind on
confidential). This is a great way for your staff the big picture. These may include attendance
and volunteer leaders to be on the same page counts, tips, rooming lists, and other
and have critical information at their fingertips. administrative tasks.
For example, on the day of departure for
Panama, the notebook might contain a timeline Lodging and Accommodations
for the day, prayers for departing pilgrims, A group traveling to WYD has a wide range of
flight numbers, reservation numbers, aircraft lodging options: schools, parishes, retreat
layouts, and airport terminal maps –anything houses, hostels, hotels, and more. Simple
that could help the leader feel prepared and housing options are provided in the registration
confident. On a day during WYD, the package. If the group is staying in simple
notebook might contain the official schedule, housing, the pilgrims may need to bring a
accommodation info, festival options, a map, sleeping bag, sandals, and sleeping pad, as
prayers, lists of the pilgrims, and daily team shower facilities may be limited. A simple
tasks and contact information. breakfast is included. The most inexpensive
option, simple housing matches the spirit of a
Leadership Team pilgrimage. Keep in mind that leaders do not
You should bring (and fund) at least one other have much say in where they are assigned, and
person on the pilgrimage (a volunteer leader, a if the site is far the central events, pilgrims may
fellow staff member, etc.) to act as co-leader. not be able to return during the day. Groups
Many travel companies build in complimentary are also free to choose a hostel or hotel that
registrations for leaders so that pilgrims all pay may offer additional amenities and services.
a fair share of the costs. Co-leaders need to be
among the first to rise each morning and often Alcohol in Panamá
the last to sleep; they may miss some WYD The drinking age in Panamá is 18. A pilgrimage
events and moments (for example, they may is not the proper place for minors (under 18) to
have to take a pilgrim to the hospital while