C3 Pilgrimage and Festivals

Question 1

State three broad reasons why pilgrimage is important.

Answer 1

1. Feel closer to God
2. Reinforces faith/visual reference
3. Dedicate time

Question 2

Why is Lourdes a place of pilgrimage?

Answer 2

Site where St. Bernadette had 18 apparitions of Mary and dug into a spring that can heal

Question 3

Why is the Church of the Nativity a place of pilgrimage?

Answer 3

Built over Jesus’ birth place. Place of incarnation. Revolved around thankfulness and gratefulness.

Question 4

Why is the Via Dolorosa a place of pilgrimage?

Answer 4

“Way of Sorrow”. The way Jesus walked with the cross. Feel closer to Jesus’ physical pain and remember and thank him for his sacrifice.

Question 5

Why is the Burch of the Holy Sepulchre a place of pilgrimage?

Answer 5

Marks the site of Jesus’ death, burial and resurrection. Celebrate the resurrection and remember his sacrifice. It is the site that is most connected to our salvation.