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Stateside Model #8 (interactive pilgrim communications)
This stateside celebration is focused on connecting stateside and international pilgrims through
communications and technology. The timing of this event can vary – the pilgrims in Panamá will be
on Eastern Standard Time so take this into consideration for scheduling. This model can also be
adapted to fit stateside day-long or overnight gatherings.
00:00
Registration and Welcome
02:00
Small Group Conversations
o Discuss: What did you hear and see
00:30
Large Group Conversation
from the Panamá pilgrims that inspired,
o Discuss the concept of pilgrimage: What
challenged, or affirmed anything about
does it mean to be a pilgrim? What is the your faith and about the concept of
difference between the international and pilgrimage? What are your hopes for
the stateside pilgrim experiences? them? What are your hopes for others
o Come up with talking points and
celebrating World Youth Day stateside?
questions for Panamá pilgrims.
02:30
01:15
Large Group Conversation
Interactive Conversation o Discuss the points made in small
o Connect with Panamá pilgrims from your groups with the large group
local community via technology
o Have them share details of their journey
03:00
Closing Prayer
o Ask the Panamá pilgrims to pray for their
stateside counterparts; let the Panamá OPTIONAL:
travelers know that they are being prayed Consider also interacting with other stateside
for by stateside pilgrims pilgrims across the U.S. during this gathering,
asking them about their experiences; during
an interactive session like this, pray with one
another across the miles.
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