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discern what best fits the needs of your

leader/team or simply an empty store-bought

pilgrims. You are free to modify the materials

journal. This journal may be helpful if groups

and schedule to fit the particular needs of your

opt to offer the retreats over an expanded

group. It will also help if you know how you

period of time, and for further reflection while

want to engage outside resources or people to

traveling to, during, and while returning from

assist in preparing or facilitating the

the World Youth Day events.

retreats. You will want to take into
consideration the availability and configuration

An essential element to each retreat is the

of space (church, gathering hall, etc.), the

presentation of a peer witness talk. A suggested

budget and financial expectations, as well as

outline for this presentation is given in the

gathering necessary resources ahead of time.

retreat manual. We strongly recommend that
you identify a young adult who can be an

It is important for retreat leaders to think about