Christianity - Pilgrimage

Question 1

Two reasons some may not want to go on a pilgrimage

Answer 1

1) It can be costly with that money having better purposes (i.e Charity)
2) Not a necessary requirement

Question 2

Two reasons a Christian may go to Lourdes

Answer 2

1) Pilgrims go as miracles have happened

2) They want to visit the grotto where Mary appeared to St. Bernadette

Question 3

Two reasons Christians may go to Iona

Answer 3

1) It’s a small quite island perfect for study of the bible

2) Help them remember certain saints that lived there (i.e St Columba)

Question 4

Why do Christians celebrate Christmas

Answer 4

• Remembers Jesus is God Incarnate

- Celebrates Jesus’ birth and replicates the worship of the Shepard’s and Wise Men

Question 5

Two ways Christians celebrate Christmas

Answer 5

1) Trees and homes decorated with lights, represents Jesus being the light coming to the world
2) Christmas presents and cards to replicate the wise mens gifts of gold, frankincense and a Nintendo DS (Myrrh)

Question 6

Why do Christians celebrate Easter

Answer 6

It celebrates the resurrection of Christ. Reminds of the fact that God loves everyone so much that he gave his son to die so that we could have eternal life

Question 7

Two ways Christians celebrate Easter

Answer 7

1) The Paschal Candle is lit and worshippers light their own from it to represent Jesus as the Light of the World
2) Easter Eggs are a symbol of new life

Question 8

Bible Quote for Easter

Answer 8

“For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, so all those who believe in Him shall not die, but have eternal life”