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Training Details
DATES
March 6–10, 2026
(Arrive by 5:00 PM on March 6th — Depart by 12:00 PM on March 10)
Training Schedule Overview
Day 1 – Foundations
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Why Pilgrimage Matters
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Pilgrimage Organization & Flow
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Key roles and relationships in pilgrimage planning
Day 2 – Structure & Support
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Overview of pilgrimage companies
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Pilgrimage Assistant duties
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Working directly with your pilgrimage company
Day 3 – Practical Application
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Planning your first two pilgrimages
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Exploring pilgrimage destinations and offerings
Day 4 – Next Steps
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Mentorship and ongoing formation
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Preparing for your first pilgrimages as an assistant
LOCATION
Annunciation Heights
7400 CO Hwy 7
Estes Park, CO 80517
annunciationheights.org
MEALS/
LODGING
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided. Dorm-style rooms with shared bathrooms.
(Private rooms available upon request)
SPIRITUAL
Daily Mass in the beautiful Rocky Mountains!
Am I Called to Be a Pilgrimage Assistant?
This training may be right for you if you:
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Feel called to support Catholic priests and deacons in ministry
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Have experienced the grace of pilgrimage and want to share it with others
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Have a strong faith life and desire continued spiritual growth
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Enjoy traveling to holy and sacred places
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Are organized, calm under pressure, and able to lead groups
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Communicate well and handle challenging situations with confidence
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Are interested in supplementing your income or discerning a full-time pilgrimage role
What You’ll Learn
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How to assist clergy and ministry leaders from initial planning to post-pilgrimage retreat
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The full pilgrimage planning process, roles, and responsibilities
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How to work with and evaluate pilgrimage tour companies
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Practical skills for supporting pilgrims before, during, and after travel
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Best practices for communication, logistics, and group leadership
Holy Sites You'll Be Trained to Serve
Pilgrimages may include destinations such as:
Israel • Italy • France • Spain • Portugal • Medjugorje • Mexico • Poland