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According to the Camino Rulebook that falls under the Apoyo Clause and is most certainly disqualified.Wow, congratulations!
I´m not an expert, but I think the baby has to walk his-her own camino to get a Compostela. Riding along with Mum doesn´t count!
Well, after walking a month from Irún on the Camino Norte, we found out a few days outside of Santiago that I am pregnant, and the lil one was definitely conceived on the Camino! Was wondering how I could be getting more and more tired... it’s exciting and gives a whole new meaning to our experience... wondering if anyone had ever heard of an unborn baby earning their compostela? Will get there in three days and hoping to get one.
Maybe Napoleón and Valcarlos?Not sure what to suggest if it's twins, Fizz and Terry?
Yes, I am here in Santiago working at the Pilgrim Office, usually from 10:00 to 3:00 most every day. Look for my bright chartreuse ball cap.
I helped a German family of five on Tuesday who walked from SJPdP. They had a 6 year-old, a 4 year-old, and a 7-month old. The 6-year old walked the whole way. You should have seen his leg muscles!
Anyway, it was explained to them that the policy is that children under 10 do not receive Compostelas. They accepted that, but received a Distance Certificate naming the “Family Name-Name” as accomplishing the Camino Frances. I then took a nice family photo to accompany the certificate, which is attractive and very suitable for framing.
I hesitate to discuss ‘clever’ ways to add your unborn child to your Compostela. But, find me and I will see what, if anything I can finagle with staff. No promises though.
Where there is a will there is a way...even in Spain...
Hope this helps.
Wow, congratulations!
I´m not an expert, but I think the baby has to walk his-her own camino to get a Compostela. Riding along with Mum doesn´t count!
I'm not questioning this, @t2andreo , but am curious - do you know why this is?the policy is that children under 10 do not receive Compostelas
I'm not questioning this, @t2andreo , but am curious - do you know why this is?
The pilgrim office statement I quoted above (post #5) seems to suggest that it is to do with the age at which a child can reasonably be expected to understand the religious and spiritual significance of pilgrimage. For those not yet mature enough to do so there are alternative ways of marking their Camino journey.I'm not questioning this, @t2andreo , but am curious - do you know why this is?
Yes, I am here in Santiago working at the Pilgrim Office, usually from 10:00 to 3:00 most every day. Look for my bright chartreuse ball cap.
I helped a German family of five on Tuesday who walked from SJPdP. They had a 6 year-old, a 4 year-old, and a 7-month old. The 6-year old walked the whole way. You should have seen his leg muscles!
Anyway, it was explained to them that the policy is that children under 10 do not receive Compostelas. They accepted that, but received a Distance Certificate naming the “Family Name-Name” as accomplishing the Camino Frances. I then took a nice family photo to accompany the certificate, which is attractive and very suitable for framing.
I hesitate to discuss ‘clever’ ways to add your unborn child to your Compostela. But, find me and I will see what, if anything I can finagle with staff. No promises though.
Where there is a will there is a way...even in Spain...
Hope this helps.
I would think because a kid that age has NO idea of the significanc of the camno
Ah, I get it, thank you both.it is to do with the age at which a child can reasonably be expected to understand the religious and spiritual significance of pilgrimage.
Ah, I get it, thank you both.
There are probably kids out there who are spiritually precocious and who would understand. So I hope there is a little leeway to give someone a compostela if it is clear after questioning that they do 'get it.'
I think you are going where you shouldn't
I have received a couple of compostelas for walking "in dedication to." I was always asked if the person was incapable of walking or deceased. I was never asked if the person had ever been alive. My four year old grandson got a completion certificate. Getting a compostela was never a consideration. He is too young to have: devotedly visited this most sacred temple with Christian sentiment (pietatis causa).I have a win-win solution thought out.
Anyway, it was a fluke and totally a surprise, but we are thrilled. I’m pretty sure we conceived in Santillana Del Mar (we were on the Norte). For names we are thinking of the gallego version of James... which is Tiago. And for girl Camino. A Mexican gentleman explained on the trail the other day that Camino is a common name for girls in Spanish! By the way, my husbands name is James, so in a way he will be named after his dad.
I'm not questioning this, @t2andreo , but am curious - do you know why this is?
I have received a couple of compostelas for walking "in dedication to." I was always asked if the person was incapable of walking or deceased. I was never asked if the person had ever been alive. My four year old grandson got a completion certificate. Getting a compostela was never a consideration. He is too young to have: devotedly visited this most sacred temple with Christian sentiment (pietatis causa).
From the Pilgrim Office website:
Children and pilgrimage. Children who make the pilgrimage with their parents or in groups, and have received the sacrament of Communion, or have the ability to understand the meaning of the spiritual or religious nature of the Way, can receive the “Compostela”. If they are not mature enough due to their young age, they are given a special certificate with their names. In the case of infants or very young children, their names are included on the parent or accompanying adult’s “Compostela”. If you are in any doubt, please contact us at the Pilgrim’s Reception Office so we can look at each individual case.
The unique concept here is in the category of a compostela for a dog. It has conversational value, but is not in the realm of the purpose of the compostela. I would be interested in the proof required by the Office since there won't be a Credencial.
Can you share your win-win solution?
I have a win-win solution thought out. In past years I have handled similar accommodations.
You really are something else, do you know that? What a lovely response! even to the point of using such a beautiful verb - finagle!Yes, I am here in Santiago working at the Pilgrim Office, usually from 10:00 to 3:00 most every day. Look for my bright chartreuse ball cap.
I helped a German family of five on Tuesday who walked from SJPdP. They had a 6 year-old, a 4 year-old, and a 7-month old. The 6-year old walked the whole way. You should have seen his leg muscles!
Anyway, it was explained to them that the policy is that children under 10 do not receive Compostelas. They accepted that, but received a Distance Certificate naming the “Family Name-Name” as accomplishing the Camino Frances. I then took a nice family photo to accompany the certificate, which is attractive and very suitable for framing.
I hesitate to discuss ‘clever’ ways to add your unborn child to your Compostela. But, find me and I will see what, if anything I can finagle with staff. No promises though.
Where there is a will there is a way...even in Spain...
Hope this helps.
Estela, if we're getting technical - the double ll would make it pronounced Es-TAY-ya (unless that's what you're after . .. ).If a girl, should be Estella, not Stella. Pretty name! And I love Santiago as a boy, of course.
Didn't realize you were going after a city name.Well, to get technical, the name of the city in Spain is Etella. And, just like some other Spanish citiy names are pronounced differently by some in English (Seville/Sevilla), I suppose the parents or child could choose how they prefer it to be pronounced.
You really are something else, do you know that? What a lovely response! even to the point of using such a beautiful verb - finagle!
Update: went to pilgrim office today. I told our attendant that I was pregnant and didn’t expect a Compostela for the baby, but asked for a distancia. He replied that he could add, in Latin, ‘boy or girl Ryle’ (Ryle is the surname) to my Compostela. He did without any further questioning.
Meanwhile my husband was in another line. He got a distancia with room to write the baby’s name on it after we have given birth.
SO it all works out
To the gentleman with the chartreuse hat- we came a little earlier than 10 because we saw a giant group of young Spaniards about to walk in and got scared of waiting in a long line. I do appreciate your offer to help, but it all worked out anyway. Thank you!!!!
My kids made me read the OP blog ,
I think many people who have commented should just read this very informative newsletter about a Camino most have never experienced.
Didn't realize you were going after a city name.
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