Pilgrimages for Your Soul and Ministry
Renew Your Spirit, Inspire Your Flock
St. Patrick's Cathedral / Dublin / Diliff, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped)
Holy Land
Medjugorje
Italy
Marian Shrines
Poland
France
Camino
Germany
Guadalupe
Ireland
Welcome
Dear Clergy,
We are honored to support you in your sacred vocation. You want to renew your parish & be a true shepherd to your flock.
God has called you to do important work. But we know that isn’t always easy! You want every one of your parishioners growing closer to Christ, yet often you feel that more and more of them are falling farther away.
Many parishioners today feel disconnected from their parish and pastor. This lack of engagement can lead to empty pews, empty coffers, and tragically – empty souls.
We’ve helped renew and strengthen hundreds of parishes through pilgrimage and can guide you in renewing your parish as well, transforming it into a vibrant community of believers.
We are honored to support you in your sacred vocation. You want to renew your parish & be a true shepherd to your flock.
God has called you to do important work. But we know that isn’t always easy! You want every one of your parishioners growing closer to Christ, yet often you feel that more and more of them are falling farther away.
Many parishioners today feel disconnected from their parish and pastor. This lack of engagement can lead to empty pews, empty coffers, and tragically – empty souls.
We’ve helped renew and strengthen hundreds of parishes through pilgrimage and can guide you in renewing your parish as well, transforming it into a vibrant community of believers.
Church of the Visitation / Ein Karem
"My favorite time on the pilgrimage is celebrating Mass each day. Celebrating Mass in the Grotto of the Apostles was particularly blessed and unforeseen. The manifestation of the Spirit was apparent."
- Fr. David W., Holy Land Pilgrim from Illinois
How Does It Work?
At Tekton Ministries, we do everything possible to make every pilgrimage safe, easy, and fulfilling. We take care of the practical details so that you can have a memorable experience. From transportation and accommodations to meals and daily Mass, we help you plan a pilgrimage experience that’s rich and rewarding while leaving room for rest and prayer.
1. PRAY
After you’ve prayerfully considered what destination and season are best suited to the spiritual goals of your parish, we begin discussing the length and dates of travel.
2. PLAN
We custom-design your itinerary around the needs of your pilgrims. We secure hotels, transportation, meals, Christian guides, and permissions and entry to the holy sites.
3. PROMOTE
Your custom-made toolkit helps you promote your pilgrimage from the pulpit, website, and bulletin. Online registration requires no extra effort from your busy staff.
"Tekton took care of all details. They chose excellent hotels, well positioned to our interest points. They required very little from us once we gave them our personal information. I appreciated Richard being at the airport to help us get approved for take off. I think Tekton did a great job.
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- Fr. James F., Pilgrim from Indianapolis
Benefits of a Pilgrimage
A pilgrimage provides an opportunity for both spiritual and communal growth. Here are just a few benefits we have seen for our pilgrims and their parishes.
INSPIRATION & TRANSFORMATION
A true Catholic pilgrimage offers more than inspiration. It results in transformation. A
physical journey to the sacred sites where Jesus and the saints once stood provides spiritual
illumination as pilgrims come to know God better through their travels, discussions, Mass,
and shared prayer. Our hope – and our experience – is that parishioners bring this greater
understanding and renewed spirit back with them into their daily life and faith communities.
VIBRANT PARISHES
The spiritual seeds planted on pilgrimage bear great fruit at home. Returning pilgrims participate
more fully in the life of the Church through more frequent reception of the Sacraments, fellowship,
and stewardship. In other words, they increase their capacity to live as disciples of Christ!
SPIRITUAL RENEWAL
Walking in the footsteps of Our Lord and the prophets, pilgrims gain a deeper understanding
of and insight into Scripture. The gospels are no longer filled with Bible “stories,” but
rather our shared ancestry as children of God. As a result, their faith is renewed and
revitalized, and the Mass comes alive!
PEACE & PURPOSE
The distractions and stress of our modern lives often leave us feeling something is
“missing.” Pilgrimage helps us refresh, renew, and re-center ourselves in Christ, filling
that emptiness with God’s presence as He becomes tangible in the holy places and special
people encountered along the way.
Church of the Jacobins - Toulouse, France
Why Choose Tekton?
- 25+ Years in Ministry
- True pilgrimage – not religious tours
- Custom-crafted itineraries
- Authentic Catholic experiences
- Inclusive, competitive pricing
- Properly paced itineraries include daily Mass and time for reflection
- Only Catholic/Christian guides
- Prayerful pre-pilgrimage preparation
- Custom guidebooks, name and luggage tags
- Local offices and support worldwide
- Free pilgrimage promotional materials
- Easy online registration means no extra effort for your busy staff
Click the button below to get started transforming your parish through a pilgrimage.
