Worksheets1.2.6 Christian Pilgrimage
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
What is a pilgrimage?
A religious journey to a place of holy significance
A Christian festival
When Christians confess their sins
A journey to the local place of worship
What might a Christian do when they arrive at a place of pilgrimage?
Eat
Wash their feet
Pray and perform acts of worship
Read the Bible
Which town would Christian pilgrims visit to see the place of Jesus' birth?
Nazareth
Egypt
Bethlehem
Damascus
Which city would Christians visit to see where Jesus went to the temple, where Jesus was crucified and the tomb of Jesus was buried in?
Cairo
Jerusalem
Bethlehem
Damascus
Why is Rome an important place of pilgrimage for some Christians?
It is where the Last Supper happened
It is where St Peter and St Paul were martyred
It is where the Pope lives.
It is where Jesus was crucified
Why might some Christians disagree with pilgrimage?
Because one of the Ten Commandments states 'worship no idols but me', and many places of worship contain idols and statues to worship.
Because it can be very expensive and Christians should not be expected to spend so much money to visit these place.
Because one of the Ten Commandments in 'do not envy' and it might make other Christians envious / jealous if they are unable to go.
Because you can still be a good Christian without going on pilgrimage.
Which of these is not a place of Christian pilgrimage?
Iona
Lourdes
Makkah
St Alban's abbey
Lourdes became a place of pilgrimage after...
Bernadette had a vision of Mary
Bernadette healed someone
Bernadette blessed the water
Bernadette found a statue of Mary
The main reason millions of people go to Lourdes is because...
they think they might get a miracle healing
it has a pretty church
they can buy Catholic items
it is quiet and relaxed
Pilgrimage is an opportunity to... (select all that apply)
connect with God
meet other Christians
demonstrate your faith
worship God
have a holiday
Some Protestants don't go on pilgrimages because... (select all that apply)
venerating saints is seen as worshipping idols
they can pray to and worship God anywhere
it is a long journey
it isn't worth the money
