Tuesday 2 nd March 2021 Pilgrimage Why is

Tuesday 2 nd March 2021 Pilgrimage Why is baptism necessary? 1. What is a sacrament? 2. Give two examples of sacraments Can the story be interpreted in different ways? 3. Which event in Jesus’ life does Holy Communion recall? Literal 4. What is transubstantiation? Symbolic 8 minutes

Meet others of the same faith Grow closer to God Strengthen faith in God Seek a cure for an illness Help other pilgrims who are disabled or ill. Why do people go on a pilgrimage? Be forgiven for sin Experience a holy place Reflect on one’s life Pray for something special Thank God for something

Bernadette is out collecting wood near a grotto (small cave) Saw a woman dressed in blue and she believed she was the Virgin mary Bernadette had many visions Belief that the water is blessed and miraculous. Peasant girl – would not have known the phrase ‘immaculate conception’ but Bernadette used this phrase.

• Pilgrims may go to collect the holy water • To pray for healing for themselves / others • To venerate Mary (show respect NOT the same as worship) • To feel close to God • Roman Catholic

1) Where is Lourdes? 2) Why do people believe Lourdes is a Holy Place? (Include the following words: St Bernadette, Virgin Mary, Holy Water) 3) Give two reasons why a Christian might travel to Lourdes 4) Which denomination of Christians most often go to Lourdes?

• Veil is thin between heaven and Earth • Wild • Nature • Stay at the abbey and serve one another / worship together / visit sites on the island • Focus on and worship God • Community – ecumenical community (lots of different denominations) A Pilgrimage to Iona, Scotland: April 28–May 8, 2016 - You. Tube

1) Where is Iona? 2) Why do many people consider Iona to be a holy place?

“Every Christian should go on a pilgrimage at least once in their lives. ” In order to answer this question: Write a paragraph that explains why every Christian should go on pilgrimabe DO NOT JUST DESCRIBE pilgrimage. What are the benefits/ reasons for going? Write a paragraph that explains why Christians shouldn’t be have to go on pilgrimage. Explain what other Christian practices are important: good deeds / Holy Communion etc Your personal view as a conclusion. You MUST give both sides. • What do you think? Remember you need to include both sides and then write your conclusion in full sentences. • You MUST refer to specific and detailed beliefs (CLEAR REFERENCE TO RELIGION) Select 3 teachings before you begin writing that you will include • The top candidates suggest which are strong and weak candidates… • This is a strong /weak argument because… • The caveat (limitation) to this is…

“Every Christian should go on a pilgrimage at least once in their lives. ” Sort these arguments: For Quotes to include: “Obey the law I command you today. ” “This is my body/blood…do this in remembrance of me. ” “For it is by grace you have been saved. ” Against The Bible does not command believers to go on pilgrimage Grow close to God Repent and be forgiven for sins Living a good life and obeying God’s teachings and laws is more important Learn more about their faith / strengthen faith Experience a holy place Attending church / Reflect on your life receiving holy communion more important spiritually?

Which band have you reached? How many marks would you award? Give two positives and an improvement for next time.

Where do Roman Catholics believe that St Bernadette saw the Virgin Mary? A C Lourdes Jerusalem B Iona Goldthorpe

Where do Christians believe that the veil between heaven and Earth in ‘thin? ’ A C Lourdes Jerusalem B Iona Goldthorpe

Which of these is NOT a reason to go on pilgrimage AThe Bible commands it C To be healed BTo take time to think about God To learn about the life of Jesus

Where do Christians believe that the veil between heaven and Earth in ‘thin? ’ A C Lourdes Jerusalem B Iona Goldthorpe