A Pilgrimage of Faith 2023
Would you like to join us on a once-in-a-lifetime spiritual pilgrimage along the Camino de Santiago trail AND support the Christian awakening that is happening all over the world through CMFI’s Globalscope Campus Ministries?
You can do BOTH as you join us for an eight-day, seven-night, 80-mile adventure walk from Baiona to Santiago de Compostela in Galicia, Spain from June 4 to 11, 2023.
Guests will traverse the Portuguese Coastal Route or “Portuguese Way” of the Camino stopping at dynamic seaside towns like Vigo in the heart of the Rías Baixas, famous for its Albariño white wine and delicious fresh seafood. This is a true pilgrimage and spiritual commitment marked by faith, culture, nature, and the sharing of stories that unfold along the Camino. Travelers will walk and reflect approximately 13 miles each day while enjoying the food, hospitality, people, and history of this sacred pilgrimage as well as the beautiful towns, villages, and scenic countryside and coastal views along the way.
This trip is more than just an opportunity to connect with others during a time of camaraderie, reflection, and gratitude. By joining CMFI along the Camino de Santiago, you will be supporting the international work of CMFI’s Globalscope Campus Ministries worldwide.
For over 20 years, the mission of CMFI's Globalscope Campus Ministries has been to transform the world’s university students through authentic and relevant campus ministry. Our goal is to go into all the world, campus by campus, building community, one student at a time. We target young men and women who have the desire to invest their lives in connecting this generation with God and serve as Globalscope international campus ministers, creating dynamic Christian communities on university campuses around the world.
How can you help?
After committing to join us, we ask you to spread the excitement about your upcoming journey by using your Camino de Santiago experience as an opportunity to spread Jesus’ message of love and hope through support of CMFI’s Globalscope Campus Ministries.
Each guest will commit to raising/giving at least $5,000 to support CMFI’s Globalscope Campus Ministries, with a collective team fundraising goal of $75,000. The funds will be used to support the growing number of international teammates now serving as Globalscope campus ministers (>33%) as well as activities held at the ministries’ campus houses, service projects in their communities, and opportunities to engage some of the brightest and most influential university students throughout this world with the gospel.
Currently, we have 14 different community and hospitality-driven campus ministries in nine countries through our Globalscope Campus Ministries initiative. Our missionaries focus on outreach and building relationships over a period of time which is why college campuses are the perfect environments to reach young students looking for a safe place to explore their faith.
TRIP REGISTRATION DEADLINE
To reserve your spot for this transformational journey along the Camino de Santiago, please submit your $500 deposit by March 1, 2023. Only 15 spots are available, so claim your spot below by registering today! After all 15 spots are filled, registration will close and names will be placed on a waiting list.
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Note: Deposits are non-refundable and go towards your total trip costs. All trip costs are due to CMFI by March 30, 2023. A suggested trip payment schedule will be provided.
CAMINO DE SANTIAGO GUEST COMMITMENT
- Raise/give at least $5,000 to support CMFI’s Globalscope Campus Ministries in addition to trip and airfare costs.
- Physically train for the trip. (See physical demands description below.)
helpful information about your camino trip
June 4: Arrive in Santiago de Compostela airport and take bus transfer to Baiona, Spain to check into hotel. We’ll gather for a late dinner as a team to officially kick off our pilgrimage together. Dinner will be provided by CMFI.
June 5: Breakfast at hotel. Walk 17 miles to Vigo. Dinner is not provided on this night.
June 6: Breakfast at hotel. Walk 14 miles to Arade. Dinner is provided in hotel.
June 7: Breakfast at hotel. Walk 8 miles to Pontevedra. Dinner is not provided on this night.
June 8: Breakfast at hotel. Walk 14 miles to Caldas de Reis. Dinner is provided in hotel.
June 9: Breakfast at hotel. Walk 11 miles to Padron. Dinner is provided in hotel.
June 10: Breakfast at hotel. Walk 16 miles to Santiago de Compostela. Dinner will be provided by CMFI to commemorate and celebrate this special experience.
June 11: Leave for Santiago de Compostela Airport and home to U.S.
If you plan to say YES to this pilgrimage, you should be able to walk 13 miles with a backpack each day over a seven-day period. Each day you will have an allotted time for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with some downtime for exploration and reflection. Your luggage will be transported from hotel to hotel as part of your accommodation on the trip, so you will not need to carry anything except a backpack along the trail.
The terrain is mostly flat along the coast but is a little bit hilly with daily ascents and descents of 400 meters. The trail is very well marked and the paths are well maintained, so there’s no need for heavy hiking books. The Camino Portuguese coastal is 50% on footpaths and 50% on quiet laneways. The trail is not a high-altitude hike, but it is still physically challenging and involves long walking distances with a backpack. Wearing durable, comfortable walking shoes will prevent blisters from occurring. In June, temperatures will be a mild 68 to 73 degrees, rarely falling below 59 degrees or exceeding 85 degrees.
All participants will be asked to complete a liability release form prior to the trip.
Trips Costs are approximately $1,200/person plus round-trip airfare to Santiago de Compostela, Spain. These costs are in addition to each guest commitment to raise/give $5,000 toward CMFI’s Globalscope Campus Ministries.
Costs per person include the following:
- 7-night accommodation in hotel including breakfast*
- Five dinners
- Airport transfers at the beginning and end of the trip
- Luggage transfers on walking days
*Hotel room rates will differ if guests choose to share a room. ($955 for a single room for 7 nights; $745 for a shared room for 7 nights)
NOT INCLUDED:
- Beverages
- Daily lunches
- Two dinners
- Pilgrim Passport that you will receive for completing the trip.
CMFI has created an easy, user-friendly fundraising tool to help you raise the $5,000 commitment support for this trip. Simply, click here, and follow the simple set up prompts to create your own unique fundraising page.
If you need assistance at any time, please contact adventure@cmfi.org.
A recommended packing list will be provided closer to trip dates.
Our in-country partners, Camino Ways, have created several guides to help you prepare for this adventure. Everything from more detailed information about the Portuguese Way to resources to help you prepare physically, mentally, and gastronomically for the adventure can be found at www.caminoways.com.