Pilgrimage (Junior Cert Religious Education): Flashcards
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Sacred place definition
Sacred place definition
Place of religious significance w/ special connection to religion
Pilgrimage definition
Pilgrimage definition
Special spiritual journey to sacred/meaningful locations
Pilgrim definition
Pilgrim definition
Someone who undertakes a religious journey
Key difference: pilgrimage vs tourism
Key difference: pilgrimage vs tourism
Spiritual intention (faith, devotion, spiritual growth)
Why do places become pilgrimage sites? (3 reasons)
Why do places become pilgrimage sites? (3 reasons)
Connection to religious founders, saints/holy figures, miraculous events
Kumbh Mela (Hinduism)
Kumbh Mela (Hinduism)
Pilgrimage to holy rivers in India; bathing cleanses sins
The Wailing Wall (Judaism)
The Wailing Wall (Judaism)
In Israel; remains of western wall of ancient Temple
Buddhist pilgrimage sites location
Buddhist pilgrimage sites location
India and Nepal, where Buddha lived and travelled
The Holy Land (Christianity)
The Holy Land (Christianity)
Israel & Palestine, where Jesus lived and travelled
Hajj (Islam)
Hajj (Islam)
Pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia; one of Five Pillars of Islam
Hajj requirement for Muslims
Hajj requirement for Muslims
Every able-bodied Muslim who can afford it must do it once
Reasons people go on pilgrimage (name 4)
Reasons people go on pilgrimage (name 4)
Worship, pray, follow founders, learn, reflect, repent, challenge
Camino de Santiago
Camino de Santiago
Walking route in Spain; combines physical & spiritual growth