Pilgrimage (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Quizzes
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What two dimensions does pilgrimage combine?
What two dimensions does pilgrimage combine?
Physical journey & inner spiritual journey
Who was the first recorded Christian pilgrim?
Who was the first recorded Christian pilgrim?
St Helena (c.248-328 CE)
What impact did the 12th century Crusades have on pilgrimage?
What impact did the 12th century Crusades have on pilgrimage?
Made journeys to Holy Land more dangerous
Why do Catholics visit saints' or Mary's sites?
Why do Catholics visit saints' or Mary's sites?
To seek help, healing, or give thanks
What is a key purpose of pilgrimage for Catholics?
What is a key purpose of pilgrimage for Catholics?
To feel closer to God & strengthen faith
What happened at the Garden of Gethsemane in Jerusalem?
What happened at the Garden of Gethsemane in Jerusalem?
Jesus was betrayed and arrested
Why is Rome significant for Catholic pilgrims?
Why is Rome significant for Catholic pilgrims?
Vatican City is there, home of the Pope
When did the Virgin Mary appear at Lourdes?
When did the Virgin Mary appear at Lourdes?
1858
To whom did Mary appear at Lourdes?
To whom did Mary appear at Lourdes?
Bernadette Soubirous, a 14-year-old girl
How many miraculous healings has the Church officially verified at Lourdes?
How many miraculous healings has the Church officially verified at Lourdes?
69 cases
In 1061, what did the Virgin Mary show in the Walsingham vision?
In 1061, what did the Virgin Mary show in the Walsingham vision?
Jesus' home in Nazareth
What do many Protestant Christians believe about pilgrimage?
What do many Protestant Christians believe about pilgrimage?
God is equally present everywhere