Pilgrimage

Question 1

Reasons for Pilgrimage

Answer 1

1. Important for faith. Shows God how sorry they are.
2. Jesus went to pilgrimage every year.
3. Places of pilgrimage have special connections and hope the options would rub off on them.

Question 2

Why is Jerusalem important?

Answer 2

1. Cenacle/Upper Room. Last Supper is where Jesus instituted the Eucharist.
2. Via Dolorosa. Where Jesus carried the cross.
3. Church of the Holy Sepulchre. It is the holiest place as it is where Jesus died and was crucified.

Question 3

Why is Walsingham important?

Answer 3

1. They can feel close to the Virgin Mary.
2. Brings Catholics and Anglicans together.
3. It is a place where pilgrims claim their prayers have been answered.

Question 4

Why do people not go to Walsingham?

Answer 4

1. They believe that Mary cannot be venerated as the Virgin Mary. She had a child after Jesus.
2. Holy spaces are useless as God can be found anywhere.
3. Idolatry is forbidden. ‘Thou should have no other Gods.’

Question 5

Why is Iona important?

Answer 5

1. Clergy and ordinary Christians to spend time together and learn from each other.
2. It gives pilgrims an opportunity to discuss and learn about issues affecting Christians today.
3. Gives Christians time apart from the stresses of life. Spiritual nourishment.

Question 6

How does Taize promote ecumenism?

Answer 6

1. Communal lifestyle.
2. Do Bible study together.
3. Pray together.

Question 7

SOWAAs

Answer 7

1. Martin Luther said ‘All pilgrimages should be stopped.’
2. ‘You shall have no other gods.’
3. ‘Faith by itself without action is dead.’