They must provide conditions for pilgrims to sleep comfortably, do their daily hygiene and have breakfast. The families should provide a sufficient area for the pilgrims to stay overnight, with a minimum of 2m² per pilgrim. The house should not be more than 30 minutes away (whether by foot, by car or by public transport) from the Salesian house.

The welcoming will take place during the week of WYD, from August 1 to August 6, 2023. If the family also has availability on the nights of July 30 to 31, July 31 to August 1, August 6 to 7 and 7 to 8, they should indicate it on the form.

Each family should welcome a minimum of 2 pilgrims – when registering, each family can indicate how many pilgrims they can accommodate. The allocation of pilgrims will take into account, whenever possible, the criteria indicated by the family.

Salesian Pilgrim groups arrive at the Salesian House and are assigned families on their arrival day. The Family knows in advance how many young people it will welcome and the time of their arrival. A volunteer can accompany the pilgrims to the Host’s Family home.

It is preferred that the Host Family can take the pilgrims, daily, at the beginning and end of the day, to a place defined by the Salesian house. If this is not possible, it should indicate the route they must take to do so. If the house is relatively close to the Salesian presence, this commitment to pick up and take the pilgrims may not be necessary.

No. Signing this form is the first step. The Family will then be contacted to continue the process. You will or will not receive pilgrims according to the accommodation needs of the groups.