Pilgrimage (Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B): Flashcards
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Definition of pilgrimage
Definition of pilgrimage
Religious believers travelling to sacred locations (physical & spiritual journey)
Dual nature of pilgrimage
Dual nature of pilgrimage
Physical journey + spiritual quest for deeper meaning
First recorded Christian pilgrim
First recorded Christian pilgrim
St Helena
St Helena dates
St Helena dates
248-328 CE
1st purpose of Catholic pilgrimage
1st purpose of Catholic pilgrimage
Visiting places of religious significance
2nd purpose of Catholic pilgrimage
2nd purpose of Catholic pilgrimage
Strengthening personal faith
3rd purpose of Catholic pilgrimage
3rd purpose of Catholic pilgrimage
Seeking intercession from saints
4th purpose of Catholic pilgrimage
4th purpose of Catholic pilgrimage
Joining with fellow believers
Why is Jerusalem significant for pilgrims?
Why is Jerusalem significant for pilgrims?
Holy city; site of Last Supper & crucifixion
Why is Rome significant for Catholics?
Why is Rome significant for Catholics?
Centre of Catholic Church; home to Vatican City & pope
Year of Lourdes apparition
Year of Lourdes apparition
1858
Who saw Virgin Mary at Lourdes?
Who saw Virgin Mary at Lourdes?
Bernadette Soubirous (14-year-old girl)
Verified miraculous healings at Lourdes
Verified miraculous healings at Lourdes
69 cases
Walsingham's nickname
Walsingham's nickname
England's Nazareth
Other Christian view on pilgrimage money
Other Christian view on pilgrimage money
Could be better used to help others in need