Pilgrimage

What is a pilgrimage?

• A religious journey to a place of holy significance

• A Christian festival

• When Christians confess their sins

• A journey to the local place of worship

What might a Christian do when they arrive at a place of pilgrimage?

• Eat

• Wash their feet

• Pray and perform acts of worship

• Read the Bible

Which town would Christian pilgrims visit to see the place of Jesus' birth?

• Nazareth

• Egypt

• Bethlehem

• Damascus

Which city would Christians visit to see where Jesus went to the temple, where Jesus was crucified and the tomb of Jesus was buried in?

• Cairo

• Jerusalem

• Bethlehem

• Damascus

Why is Rome an important place of pilgrimage for some Christians?

• It is where the Last Supper happened

• It is where St Peter and St Paul were martyred

• It is where the Pope lives.

• It is where Jesus was crucified

Why might some Christians disagree with pilgrimage?

• Because one of the Ten Commandments states 'worship no idols but me', and many places of worship contain idols and statues to worship.

• Because it can be very expensive and Christians should not be expected to spend so much money to visit these place.

• Because one of the Ten Commandments in 'do not envy' and it might make other Christians envious / jealous if they are unable to go.

• Because you can still be a good Christian without going on pilgrimage.

Why do Christians go on a pilgrimage?

• To experience closeness to God.
• To strengthen their faith.
• To follow in the footsteps of Jesus.
• All of the above.

Lourdes became a place of pilgrimage after...

• Bernadette had a vision of Mary

• Bernadette healed someone

• Bernadette blessed the water

• Bernadette found a statue of Mary

The main reason millions of people go to Lourdes is because...

• they think they might get a miracle healing

• it has a pretty church

• they can buy Catholic items

• it is quiet and relaxed

Pilgrimage is an opportunity to... (select all that apply)

• connect with God

• meet other Christians

• demonstrate your faith

• worship God

• have a holiday