GCSE-CP Pilgrimage

What is a Christian pilgrimage?

• A journey to a sacred place for religious devotion

• A vacation to a historical site

• A business trip to a foreign country

• A journey to a famous city for sightseeing

Which of the following is a reason Christians go on pilgrimages?

• To find peace during a difficult time

• To gain wealth and prosperity

• To explore new cultures

• To escape from daily life

Which of these is a famous pilgrimage site?

• Paris, France

• Santiago de Compostela, Spain

• New York, USA

• Tokyo, Japan

What is one of the spiritual benefits of going on a pilgrimage?

• To become famous

• To get closer to God spiritually

• To learn a new language

• To meet new people

Where is the pilgrimage site of Lourdes located?

• Near the Alps in Switzerland

• Near the Pyrenees mountains in France

• Near the Rocky Mountains in the USA

• Near the Andes in South America

Who is particularly known to visit Lourdes?

• Buddhists

• Hindus

• Roman Catholics

• Muslims

What vision is Lourdes famous for?

• Vision of Saint Peter

• Vision of Mary, the mother of Jesus

• Vision of Saint Paul

• Vision of Saint Francis

Who experienced the visions at Lourdes?

• Joan of Arc

• Bernadette Soubirous

• Mother Teresa

• Saint Augustine

What is the purpose of the Torchlight Marian Procession at Lourdes?

• To celebrate Christmas

• To honor Saint Peter

• To take place every evening before a service of mass

• To commemorate Easter

How many cases were recognized as miracles by the Roman Catholic Church between 1947 and 2015?

• 50 cases

• 100 cases

• 69 cases

• 25 cases