Chapter 19 - The World of Ritual

Question 1

What is a place of religious significance?

Answer 1

When a place is associated with religion in a special way e.g. Croagh Patrick.

Question 2

Describe Croagh Patrick

Answer 2

• St Patrick made it significant
• He spent 40 days praying, fasting, reflecting
• Reek Sunday: Sharing faith with others
• Many do it barefoot to show dedication
• 3 stations with prayers and rituals

Question 3

What happens at the first station?

Answer 3

• Base of mountain
• Walk around stones 7 times
• Saying 7 Our fathers, 7 Hail Marys, 1 Creed

Question 4

What happens at the second station?

Answer 4

• At the top, 4 stages
• Kneel and say 7 Our fathers, 7 Hail Marys, 1 Creed
• Then pray at the chapel
• round chapel 15 times say 15 Our fathers, 15 Hail Marys
• Around St Patrick’s bed 7 times saying 7 Our fathers, 7 Hail Marys, 1 Creed

Question 5

What happens at the third station?

Answer 5

• At Roilig Mhuire
• 7 times around stones saying 7 Our fathers, 7 Hail Marys, 1 Creed
• Walk around Roilig Mhuire praying