RS - pilgrimages an there importance Flashcards
why was do Christians go to Jerusalem
bring them closer to the experience of jesus as he approached his death
. to remember the key events in jeusus’s final week
. This is believed to be where Jesus prayed before he was arrested by the Romans and put to death. Christians visit here for contemplation, and prayer
how did the Jersulam pilgrimaeg trip bring them closer to God?
undertaking a pilgrimage can bring them closer to the experience of jesus as he approached his death - this will help christians develop spiritually and become closer to God
he belief that Jesus died and was raised from the dead Christianity teaches that this sacrifice enables all Christians to have a relationship with God. - called atonement
why do people go to loundres pilgrimage
(cleansed)
. that they may be cleansed of their sins
. to focus closely on their faith helps pilgrims feel secure in the belief that God will look after them, forgive them for their sins and even cure them of their illnesses.
how does londres bring them closer to God?
study the bible and pray ( spring water)
. study the bible and pray - leads to spiritual growth
. believe that spring water from the grotto there can heal people if they are sick. Spiritual healing allows the individual to rebuild their relationship with God.
why do they go to Walsingham?
. penance for there sins
. to receive special blessings
. celebrating eucharists and receiving blessings.
.they believe it is an important vision of the virgin mary also known as our lady.
why might a catholic disagree with this statement : walsingham is the only way christians worship God?
catholic migtt disagree becuase rome is another way of worshiping God because because that is where the Pope resides in the Vatican
(Peter went to Rome and became the first ever Pope. Many Christians believe that he was executed and buried on Vatican Hill in Rome)
