Worship - Pilgrimage

Question 1

What is a pilgrimage?

Answer 1

1. A journey to a holy place important to the pilgrims belief
2. An ancient custom of a long dangerous journey
3. Travel now easier but some still go on foot

Question 2

Why do people go on pilgrimage?

Answer 2

1. Act of prayer and devotion
2. Increasing faith by visiting sites important to their beliefs
3. Makes events more real -picture events more clearly, be closer to god
4. The experience of being a pilgrim -time to relax and enjoy their faith
5. To be part of a pilgrimage -a community of fellow believers
6. As a special prayer for themselves

Question 3

Name some important pilgrim sites?

Answer 3

Lourdes
Rome
Jerusalem
Walsingham

Question 4

Why is Lourdes important?

Answer 4

A vision of the Virgin Mary was seen by Bernadette
It is a place with miracles and healings
Many sick people visit

Question 5

Why is Rome important?

Answer 5

Saint Peter started the church there and was crucified

He is buried in the site of the Vatican

Question 6

Why is Jerusalem important?

Answer 6

The place where Jesus taught and crucified

Question 7

Why is Walsingham important?

Answer 7

The site of a miracle

Many people can’t travel a long way so it is important as a British pilgrim site