Pilgrimage Flashcards
What is pilgrimage
A journey to a sacred place usually as an act of religious devotion
What does ecumenical mean
Representing or promoting unity within the different christian churces
Why do christians go on pilgrimage
Believe lofe itself is a joirnet towards god
The joirney represent journey all christians undertake from earth to heaven
Why do christians go on pilgrimage (2)
Deepens connection with god and to feel connected to worldwide community of christians and to meet christians from different denominations
Learn more and feel connected to history of christianity
Whats walsingham
In norfolk england. 30 miles from norwhich
Been a holy place since 1601 when the widow of the lord of the manor in walsingham in which the virgin mary asked her to build a replica of the house in Nazerath where the announcement of the birth of jesus took place
Whats walsingham (2)
She did and in 1150 a church was built on the site
Became a shrine to which medieval pilgrims would travel from all around the world until 1538 when the reformation resulted in its destruction
Whats walsingham (3)
Place which commerates the announcement of the birth of jesus
Helps them “connect” with the one whom they worship and the salvation through him
What happens there?
Some catholic christians walk barefoot ober the last mile. This is an act of penance for their sins
Daily services where pilgrims believe the water of the church well can bring special blessings
Daily servoce where pilgrims pray together especially saying the rosary celebrating eucharist and receiving special blessings
What is taizé?
Small village in france thats home to an ecumenical community of one hundred catholic and protestant monks around the world
Monks come from different Christian denominations making it an ecumenical community
Whats taizé (2)
Devoted to the idea of peace through meditation, silence and prayer
Ecumenism is key to taizé appeal and attracts people from different cultures and traditions
Bring different chrsitans together to promote understanding and cooperation between them
Whats taizé (3)
Many young people go to taizé and it has become an important pilgrimage for them
Over 100000 a year
Because of : adventure, curiosity, act of religious devotion, act of atonement or supplication, historical reasions
What happens at taizé?
Pilgrims join in the life of the monastic community. Particiapate in set time of prayer
Spend time in provate prayer attend bible study discussion groups led by monks
Famous for chants and music- john 4:20
Why do people think pilgrimage isnt important
Some christiajs believe that the money spent could be better used helping those in need rather then paying for travel
Proverbs 19:17
What are Christian celebrations?
Religious festivals which remember life of Jesus or mark important events in history of the Christian church
What does Christmas do
Celebrates the incarnation and birth of Jesus (john 1:14)
Saviour is how Christian’s see Jesus. Christian’s believe he was born to be saviour of the world and to atone for the sins of humanity this is why they celebrate christmas
How do Christians prepare for Christmas
Nativity or crib scenes
Carol concerts
Plays
Advent wreaths
What do Christian’s do on Christina’s day
Attend church services
Family meals and exchanging gifts
Celebrated by non Christian’s
Wintertime festivals
What does Easter do?
The most important festival in the Christian Calander
Remembers the death and resurrection of Jesus
What is lent
A period of 40 days. Lent builds up to Easter.
Remembers the time Jesus spent in the desert fasting and praying
The devil tried to tempt Jesus several times in this period but he resisted the temptations- Matthew 4:1-11
What happens in lent
Lent begins with Ash Wednesday when there is a special church service
Catholics are marked with black ashes on their forehead in the shape of a cross. A day of abstinence and fasting
Christian’s often give up something for lent
How do Christian’s celebrate Easter
By exchanging cards with family and friends or exchanging easter eggs
Attending church services in lent
Personal reading of the bible and visiting cemeteries to leave flowers for deceased family and friends
