The information on credentials usually
comes only in Spanish so below is a translation of what it says as well as information on where you can get a Credential.
Necessary considerations:
This credential is only for pilgrims
on foot, bike or horseback, who wish to undertake a pilgrimage with Christian
intention, even if it is only searching. The credential's aim is to encourage
piety. therefore the issuing of it should be a Parish, Confraternity or Amigos
association etc. The Credential does not accrue any pilgrim rights. It
has two practical purposes:
1. To regulate access to Albergues, the Christian hospitality of the Camino
2. To be a record for the Compostela
awarded by the Cathedral in Santiago which is the certificate of completion.
The Compostela is awarded to those
who complete a Christian pilgrimage of devotion and piety. it is only those who
arrive at the tomb of St James in Santiago having travelled 100kms on foot,
horseback or 200kms by bike.
The Compostela is issued solely by the Church through its own institutions (Bishop's office, Confraternity, Parish, etc) or an authorized federation or association. The Compostela is only issued at the S.A.M.I. at Santiago.
The pilgrim Albergues do not have subscriptions. They are maintained in their austerity with the help of pilgrims (cleaning, care of facilities as a place to sleep and to receive aid).
Organized groups with support vehicles or bikes are requested to find accommodation other than Albergues.
The bearer of this Credential accepts these conditions.
Receive this staff that will sustain you on your march so that you may overcome the twisted ways of the enemy and arrive safe at the feet of Santiago. Returning at the end of your journey with God's blessing, who lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen
The Camino de Santiago is a way of pilgrimage
'The history of the Church has left us a great heritage of Christian piety and faith in the Camino de Santiago. It is the responsibility of the church to pass on this pastoral legacy.' The Bishops of the Camino
'The Camino de Santiago was for centuries a way of conversion and an extraordinary testimony of faith.' John Paul the second to young people 1989
'A favour de' - means 'issued to' so write your name
So where can you get a Credential from? If you are a member of the Confraternity of Saint James in England they issue passport and the American Pilgrims on the Camino group issue them for a donation whether or not you are a member(http://www.americanpilgrims.com/camino/credential_req.html [they offer 'free' credentials but do make a donation if you can]). Otherwise check your local confraternity who will probably issue one.
You can also get a credential from many places on the camino of course - St Jean Pied du Port certainly has them and a fair few albergues along the way and a few Churches too.
The Pilgrim office has a list of places by country where a credential can be obtained see: http://peregrinossantiago.es/eng/preparation/associations-worldwide/
If none of these are any good then try this blog post on 'Camino Adventures' which lists non-english speaking groups that have credentails and places on the Camino that issue them:
http://www.caminoadventures.com/where-can-i-get-a-pilgrims-passport/
The Compostela is issued solely by the Church through its own institutions (Bishop's office, Confraternity, Parish, etc) or an authorized federation or association. The Compostela is only issued at the S.A.M.I. at Santiago.
The pilgrim Albergues do not have subscriptions. They are maintained in their austerity with the help of pilgrims (cleaning, care of facilities as a place to sleep and to receive aid).
Organized groups with support vehicles or bikes are requested to find accommodation other than Albergues.
The bearer of this Credential accepts these conditions.
Pilgrim blessing:
In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ
receive this staff, symbol of your Pilgrimage, that castigated and rewarded you
hasten to the feet of St James Santiago de Compostela, the desire of your
journey, so that at the end of your peregrination you return to us with joy and
the help of God who lives and reigns for ever, AmenReceive this staff that will sustain you on your march so that you may overcome the twisted ways of the enemy and arrive safe at the feet of Santiago. Returning at the end of your journey with God's blessing, who lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen
The Camino de Santiago is a way of pilgrimage
'The history of the Church has left us a great heritage of Christian piety and faith in the Camino de Santiago. It is the responsibility of the church to pass on this pastoral legacy.' The Bishops of the Camino
'The Camino de Santiago was for centuries a way of conversion and an extraordinary testimony of faith.' John Paul the second to young people 1989
Additionally the part that you fill in with your information says:
'A favour de' - means 'issued to' so write your name
'DNI' - means Documento
Nacional de Identidad and is where you write your passport number
(or ID card number)
So where can you get a Credential from? If you are a member of the Confraternity of Saint James in England they issue passport and the American Pilgrims on the Camino group issue them for a donation whether or not you are a member(http://www.americanpilgrims.com/camino/credential_req.html [they offer 'free' credentials but do make a donation if you can]). Otherwise check your local confraternity who will probably issue one.
You can also get a credential from many places on the camino of course - St Jean Pied du Port certainly has them and a fair few albergues along the way and a few Churches too.
The Pilgrim office has a list of places by country where a credential can be obtained see: http://peregrinossantiago.es/eng/preparation/associations-worldwide/
If none of these are any good then try this blog post on 'Camino Adventures' which lists non-english speaking groups that have credentails and places on the Camino that issue them:
http://www.caminoadventures.com/where-can-i-get-a-pilgrims-passport/
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