pilgrimages Flashcards
what are pilgrimages
‘pilgrimages are journeys made to religiously significant places with a spiritual purpose.’
explain the importance of pilgrimages
- pilgrims walk in Jesus’ footsteps (holy land)
- opportunity to ask for forgiveness & pray
- shows commitment to God (act of devotion)
- teaches us historical importance in the growth of Christianity
write a quote linking to pilgrimage
pilgrimages evoke our earthly journey toward heaven and are special occasions for renewal in prayer.’ - CCC 2691
the importance of pilgrimages
The Holy Land, Israel
- christianity started here as Jesus was born in bethlehem, israel
- miracles occurred in israel - Jesus turning water into wine at the wedding of cana.
- there’s a church next to the garden of gethsemane to remind christians that Jesus prayed in the garden before his arrest
- christians focus on Jesus’ passion when in jerusalem, as this where Jesus was crucified, buried and rose from the dead
the importance of pilgrimages
what are Marian Pilgrimages
places where Mary has appeared and emphasise the importance of Mary’s role in the church.
Mary is an intercessor (prays on our behalf)
the importance of pilgrimages
Lourdes, France
Mary appeared to Bernadette & told her to dig a hole and spring would appear.
she said that she was the immaculate conception (conceived without original sin). this confirmed the churches belief.
we can visit the Marian shrine - places dedicated to Mary
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Walsingham, Norfolk
in 1061, a noblewoman had a vision of Mary’s house
(when the angel Gabriel visited her).
she built a replica of her house in walsingham. her son then built a priory and this became a place of pilgrimage.
importance of pilgrimages
Jerusalem
we can visit the Via Dolorosa - the journey Jesus took to his cross
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Rome
people can visit:
A pilgrimage that lasts 50 days
People can visit the place of Peters execution and burial site on Vatican Hill
St Peter’s Basilica is a place of importance
People can walk in the Catacombs
purpose of pilgrimages
they can feel connected to the worldwide community of Christians
helps them to seek healing or acceptance
deepens their connection/relationship with God
helps them learn more about the History of Christianity
Divergent views on Pilgrimage
Many protestants think places of pilgrimage aren’t needed as you can encounter God anywhere
They see it as a form of idolatry as the only person one should pray to is God
• Some Protestants may go to Jerusalem, but not places associated with holy people
