The document provides an overview of Christian pilgrimage, outlining its purpose, key locations like Lourdes and Iona, and the significance of rituals such as the Eucharist and transubstantiation. It poses questions regarding the importance and motivations behind pilgrimages, emphasizing spiritual growth and devotion among believers. Additionally, it includes definitions, comparisons, and exercises related to the concept of pilgrimage and its impact on faith.

1. Last
lesson
Which denomination in Christianity has an
iconostasis in church, with Royal Doors that the
priest passes through?
Which denomination believes in
transubstantiation?
Last
week
Which event in Jesus life is remembered during
Holy Communion?
What is a sacrament?
Last
term
What is the difference between metta and
karuna? (Buddhist Practices)
5 minutes to answer all the questions

2. Last
lesson
Which denomination in Christianity has an
iconostasis in church, with Royal Doors that the
priest passes through? Orthodox
Which denomination believes in
transubstantiation? Catholic
Last
week
Which event in Jesus life is remembered during
Holy Communion? Sharing of bread and wine
What is a sacrament? A special event or ritual
that takes place
Last
term
What is the difference between metta and
karuna? (Buddhist Practices)
Metta- loving kindness
Karuna – showing compassion
Check your answers

3. What is a pilgrimage?
To describe what a pilgrimage is and where a Christian may choose to go
To explain why a religious believer will go on pilgrimage and give specific examples
To evaluate the importance of pilgrimage linked to worship using religious terminology
What connects these pictures together.
Write the answer on your work. 2 minutes

4. Objective: To understand the reasons and
purpose of Pilgrimage
Read through this information

5. • WHAT?
• A journey by a Christian to a sacred/holy
site e.g. Lourdes
• Pilgrimage is itself an act of devotion
What is it and why do it?
How is this different to a holiday?
Why do Christians undertake pilgrimage?
Film
clip
Write down the definition in your work. 2
minutes. Click the green button to watch
the media link. Question are attached as a
separate document for you to answer. 8
minutes
http://request.org.uk/life/spirituality/pilgrimag
e/

6. Why do
people go
on a
pilgrimage
?
Meet others of
the same faith
Grow closer to
God Strengthen faith
in God
Be forgiven
for sin
Reflect on one’s
life
Pray for
something special
Thank God for
something
Seek a cure for
an illness
Help other
pilgrims who are
disabled or ill.
Experience a holy
place
Copy the mind map and add your own
answer. Click through and add any that
you have got recorded. 5 miutes

7. Challenge 1: checking for understanding
Match up the key word. The document is
attached separately called skills drill. 4
minutes

8. pilgrimage
pilgrim
devotion
Iona
Lourdes
Religious worship and observance. Love, loyalty, or
enthusiasm for a person or activity.
A journey by a believer to a holy site for religious
reasons. An act of religious worship and devotion.
A town in southwestern France, in the foothills of
the Pyrenees mountains. It is a major Catholic
pilgrimage site. In 1858, the Virgin Mary is said to
have appeared to a local woman. In the grotto,
pilgrims can drink or bathe in water flowing from a
spring.
A small island off the coast of Scotland. Mainly
known for Iona Abbey. Today it is a popular tourist
destination and spiritual retreat.
A traveller who is on a journey to a holy place.
Match up the key words below:
Check and mark your answers

9. Where is Iona?
Describe its Christian
roots.
Why is Iona felt to be
‘thin place?’
What activities typically
happen on a pilgrimage
to Iona?
Striving for a Grade 9
Some places of pilgrimage, like the Holy
Land in Israel are places where Jesus
Christ lived and died. Others have other
spiritual significance. Do you think it
matters if Jesus is directly linked /
visited for a place to be a place of
pilgrimage and spiritual significance?
Use the resources attached to
help you and the links to
websites on the next slide. 10
miutes

10. https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/znqck2
p/revision/5
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zdcbcj
6/revision/5

11. To start, one mark questions…..on Christian practices
1) What term describes the Roman Catholic belief that the bread and wine actually becomes the
flesh and blood of Jesus Christ? [1]
a) Salvation b) consecration C) denomination D)
Transubstantiation
d) Transubstantiation
2) Which of these is another name for the Eucharist? [1]
a) Last Lunch b) Lord’s Party C) Jesus’ Feast D) Holy
Communion
d) Holy Communion
3) What form of worship is based on set structure? [1]
a) informal b) Charismatic C) Liturgical D) Prayer
c) Liturgical
4) What is the statement: ‘I baptise you in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy
Spirit’ known as? [1]
a) Sacraments b) Denominations C) Worship D) Trinitarian
formula
D) Trinitarian formula
5) Which of the following means the practice of baptising teenagers and adults? [1]
a) Infant baptism b) Baby baptism C) Believer’s baptism D)
School baptism
C) Believer’s baptism
Complete these question and mark your
answers- 5 minutes

12. • Often > same answer!
• Many go to the ‘Holy Land’ of
Israel - to Jerusalem in
particular, to worship and pay
witness to where Jesus was
crucified and resurrected, or
where faith began
• For Roman Catholics – visit to
Rome is important – why?
• HQ of the Pope! The Vatican is
where he lives
Why go and how does it change you?
http://request.org.uk/life/rites-of-
passage/pilgrimage-2/
Watch the clip and makes notes – 7 minutes

13. Brings closer to God and increases
faith, worship in a different way
Seek cures (e.g. at Lourdes and
Walsingham) > explain what they
do.
Penance (to be forgiven) for sin –
how and why?
Some feel a particular connection
with a specific saint and therefore
travel to where they
preached/lived
Group pilgrimages e.g. Church
community. How might this
strengthen their worship when they
return home?
Pilgrims often seek religious or
spiritual experiences…. Why?
Other reasons why Christians go:
Objective: to understand
the reasons and purpose of
Pilgrimage
Stretch : which would be the best reason in your
opinion? Why?

14. Complete the
questions in your book
as you watch the clip
Striving for a Grade 9
Complete the questions as
you watch the clip in your
book.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v
=56LPgXO7PXM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v
=BR0VnTDtuUE
Watch the clip and answer the question that
are attached as a separate document or on the
next slide. 10 miutes

15. Securing Grade 5
Where is Lourdes?
Why do people go?
What happened at Lourdes that
has made it a place of
pilgrimage?
What did Bernadette claim to
see and experience?
What is a miracle?
Give an example of a miracle as
a result of pilgrimage to Lourdes.
How might a pilgrimage
strengthen someone’s faith?
Striving for a 9
Where is Lourdes?
Why do people go?
What happened at Lourdes that has
made it a place of pilgrimage?
What did Bernadette claim to see
and experience?
What is a miracle?
Give an example of a miracle as a
result of pilgrimage to Lourdes.
Why do you think the Church has
such a rigorous process for validating
miracles?
Why do some believe that miracles
are significant?

16. Explain two ways
pilgrimage may
influence Christians.
(4 marks)
Striving for a Grade 9
Is a pilgrimage just a holiday which
involves looking at holy sights?
Justify your view.
Answer one of the
following exam
questions to show your
learning this lesson.
Use the WAGOLL on
the next slide to help
you 5 minutes

17. Explain two contrasting types of
Christian pilgrimage (4 marks)
Some Christians like to visit an important historical site linked to their faith.
For example. If they went to Lourdes they may visit some of the places linked
to Bernadette. Many of these have become tourist sites where people are
concerned with making money than religion. However they would see the grotto
where it is reported that Bernadette saw visions of Mary and hear miracles
which have taken place at Lourdes. No doubt it would be a happy occasion going
with other Christian friends and they are likely to remember their pilgrimage
for a long time.
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Progress:
Action:

18. Explain two
contrasting types of
Christian pilgrimage.
(4 marks)
Striving for a Grade 9
Which is more spiritually
significant: Lourdes or Iona?
Justify your view.

19. Homework
Complete pages 1-3 in your Christian beliefs
homework booklet
Titles:
• Worship
• Prayer
• Sacraments- Baptism
Due in Week B: 21st Jan

20. Jerusalem
• https://www.youtub
e.com/watch?v=cCQ
3YMM3aNE&featur
e=youtu.be
• Walking tour of
Jerusalem
Walsingham
• https://www.youtube.
com/watch?v=4rw9Rbl
oYkg&feature=youtu.b
e
• News Report
• https://www.youtube.
com/watch?v=DgRdk1i
QK8g&feature=youtu.
be
• 2014 Promo!
Examples of pilgrimage sites for Christians