On July 22, the 7th annual Camino de Santiago takes place at Santiago de Compostela Catholic Church in Lake Forest. This camino is a re-creation of the pilgrimage celebrated throughout the year by thousands around the world to the Shrine of Santiago de Compostela in Spain.

In addition to the usual three routes — 7 miles, 4 miles and the mini camino — a camino for families with young children has been added. It is a shorter version of the other routes, with activities and reflections for the youngest in the community.

This year’s theme is: “I came so that they might have life and have it more abundantly” (John 10:10). The walk will focus on the pilgrims’ reflections, prayers and activities in the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist.

Camino de Santiago will be followed by a Holy Mass at 11:30 a.m. (with Bishop Timothy Fryer as main presider), food, music, games, movies and fellowship. This is truly an event filled with love, humility, fun, fellowship, service and faith.

Registration is available here or by visiting sdccatholic.org.