In the Middle Ages, the pilgrim would attend a special consecration ceremony in which he would be adorned in the recognised pilgrim's clothing and all his articles of pilgrimage would be blessed. His scrip (a type of pouch or wallet to carry money and documents) and his staff would be blessed using special prayers and sprinkled with Holy Water. Here is a picture of a 17th century statue of St James dressed as a pilgrim.
I consider my consecration ceremony to be the joy of celebrating mass at St John's for the 4th Sunday of Easter, and all the good wishes of parishioners.
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