Pilgrimage To Sacred Places Flashcards
Why might Christians go on pilgrimage to these places
To renew their commitment to the Church and God,meet other catholics , heal themselves or feel spiritually inspired
4 important pilgrimage sites
Jerusalem.
Rome.
Lourdes.
Walsingham
Why is Jerusalem important?
City in Israel where Jesus died.
Catholics might visit the Via Dolorosa and other nearby places connected with Jesus’ life
What is Via Dolorosa
The street through which Jesus carried his cross )
Why do Catholics visit Jerusalem
Share in Jesus’ life and suffering.
To renew their faith and commitment to Jesus
Why is Rome important
It’s the centre of Catholic faith.
Where St Peter died and the Pope lives.
Catholics might visit the Vatican or the tomb of St Peter
Why do Catholics visit Rome ?
To show their commitment to the Catholic Church, and their unity with the pope and all catholics
Why is Lourdes important ?
A town in France where a young girl saw visions of Mary.Mary told Bernadette to dig in the ground and when she did a spring appeared.
The waters of this spring are believed to have healing powers.Catholics visit Lourdes to bathe innits water
Why do Catholics visit Lourdes ?
To be healed physically or spiritually by the waters.
To feel stronger and more at peace in body and mind
Why is Walsingham important ?
In 1061 a noblewoman had visions of the house Mary lived in Nazareth.She built a copy of this house in Walsingham, which is now called the Holy House
Why do Catholics visit Walsingham ?
To go on pilgrimage without travelling abroad ?
To spend time in prayer with other Catholics.
To make themselves aware of their place in the church, the community of believers
