Hello, I am Ms. Ramalli, and welcome to today's lesson, which forms part of our unit, "Pilgrimage: why are people still drawn to ancient places?" Today's lesson, we're going to explore Glastonbury, an historical site for Christians.

Our outcome for today's lesson is I can describe how and why Glastonbury changed over time as a centre for Christian pilgrimage.

To help us with our learning into today's lesson, there are five keywords, one, pilgrimage, two, abbey, three, shrine, four, legend, and five, Holy Grail.

Pilgrimage is a journey made to some sacred place as an act of religious devotion.

Abbey refers to a building where monks or nuns live or used to live.

Shrine is a place where people come to worship because it is connected with a holy person or event.

Legend is a very old story or set of stories from ancient times, and the Holy Grail is the cup used by Jesus at the Last Supper, which legend says was brought to England.

Today's lesson, "Glastonbury: a historical site for Christians," takes two parts.

So we're going to begin with who was Joseph of Arimathea, moving on to why is Glastonbury an ancient place of pilgrimage.

We can better understand religious and non-religious worldviews by looking at how people live and why they live this way.

We can use social science as a tool to understand why people are still drawn to ancient places of pilgrimage.

We can ask Christians how Glastonbury became an ancient place of Christian pilgrimage and why this continues to be important to many Christians today.

Glastonbury is a town in the county of Somerset, England.

This is Fiona, and she has a Christian worldview and attends an Anglican church.

Glastonbury is an important place of Christian pilgrimage for her.

Izzy says, "I thought Glastonbury was a famous festival.

Fiona, why is it a centre for Christian pilgrimage?" Fiona answers, "Glastonbury is an ancient place of Christian pilgrimage because of its connection with Joseph of Arimathea.

Joseph of Arimathea lived a long time ago around the time of Jesus.

In the Bible, it tells of Joseph of Arimathea burying Jesus' body after his crucifixion." True or false, Glastonbury is a town in the county of Shropshire, England.

Well done if you said that statement is false.

Glastonbury is a town in the county of Somerset, England.

A long time ago, during the time of Jesus, lived a kind and brave man named Joseph of Arimathea.

Joseph was a wealthy Jewish man who was a member of the council and a secret follower of Jesus.

He didn't tell everybody because he was afraid of what might happen to him if people knew.

When Jesus died, his body was going to be left on the cross, but Joseph of Arimathea didn't want that.

He went to the Roman leader, Pontius Pilate, and asked if he could take Jesus' body down and bury it properly.

Pilate agreed, and Joseph took Jesus' body and wrapped it in a special cloth.

Joseph had his own tomb, a cave-like place carved in rock, where he had planned to be buried one day, but instead he gave that tomb to Jesus and placed Jesus' body inside.

Then he rolled a big stone in front of the tomb to keep it safe.

The story of Joseph of Arimathea is told in all four gospels in the Bible.

Many years later, a legend states that after Jesus' death and resurrection, Joseph travelled all the way to England to tell people about Jesus.

Some people even say that Joseph brought with him a special cup called the Holy Grail, the cup Jesus used at the Last Supper, and that he shared stories about Jesus with the people of Glastonbury.

Legend tells that when Joseph got to Glastonbury, he was so happy and full of faith that he planted his pilgrim's staff in the ground.

The next day, to everyone's surprise, the staff had turned into a beautiful thorn tree, which people later called the Glastonbury Thorn.

This tree bloomed every Christmas and Easter, and it became a symbol of hope and new life for the people there.

Joseph of Arimathea is remembered for his kindness, bravery, and faith, and the Glastonbury Thorn is a symbol of the new life that Joseph brought to the world.

The legend of Joseph planting the tree reminds Christians that, sometimes, faith can make something amazing happen even in the most unexpected ways.

Glastonbury continues to be a very special place for many Christians.

True or false, legend says Joseph of Arimathea travelled to Glastonbury and brought with him the Holy Grail.

Well done if you said that statement is true.

Legend says Joseph of Arimathea travelled to England and brought with him a special cup called the Holy Grail.

Legend says this is the cup Jesus used at the Last Supper.

Fiona reflects on the deeper meaning of the story.

"The legend of Joseph of Arimathea shows me the importance of being brave and doing what's right even when it's hard.

Joseph didn't let fear stop him from helping Jesus.

He also had a big impact on spreading Christianity.

This story reminds me to be courageous in my faith no matter what challenges I may face." Over time, legend states Joseph converted thousands of people to Christianity.

Some stories say he converted 18,000 people in just one day in the town of Wells.

Legend states Joseph helped convert King Ethelbert, the local ruler, to the Christian religion.

He became so respected and loved that when he passed away at the age of 86, six kings carried his body in his funeral procession.

Let's complete a check for understanding.

Select two reasons why Joseph of Arimathea has historical importance.

A, according to the Bible, he helped bury Jesus' body, B, according to legend, he converted 18,000 people to Christianity in a day, and C, he was not respected by the rulers and kings of his time.

Pause the video here and press play when you're ready to check your answers.

Well done if you selected A and B.

Joseph of Arimathea has historical importance because according to the Bible, he helped bury Jesus' body, and according to legend, he converted 18,000 people to Christianity in a day.

So now we're going to complete our first practise task.

Use the following sentence stems to explain who Joseph of Arimathea was and what he achieved.

One, Joseph of Arimathea was a, and a secret follower of, two, when Jesus died, he asked, if he could, three, legend says he travelled to, with, four, his pilgrim staff turned into, later called, and five, he is believed to have converted, in the town of.

Good luck completing the practise task.

Pause the video and then press play when you're ready to check your answers.

Okay, welcome back, everybody.

So your answers may look like this.

Joseph of Arimathea was a wealthy Jewish man who was a member of the council and a secret follower of Jesus.

When Jesus died, he asked Pontius Pilate if he could take Jesus' body down from the cross and bury it properly.

Three, legend says he travelled to Glastonbury, England with the Holy Grail.

Four, his pilgrim's staff turned into a beautiful thorn tree, later called the Glastonbury Thorn, and five, he is believed to have converted 18,000 people in the English town of Wells.

Fantastic, well done, everybody, on your hard work completing the practise task.

So that moves us on to the second part of today's lesson, why is Glastonbury an ancient place of pilgrimage? Here we have a photo of Glastonbury Abbey.

According to legend, Joseph of Arimathea founded the first Christian church in Glastonbury around 63 AD.

This early church would later become Glastonbury Abbey.

It is believed to be one of the oldest Christian sites in Britain.

Fiona explains why Glastonbury continued to be an ancient place of pilgrimage.

Fiona says, "During the 12th and 13th centuries, Glastonbury Abbey became one of the most important pilgrimage destinations in mediaeval England.

The abbey claimed to be the site of the Holy Grail, a legend that attracted pilgrims from across Europe." According to legend, Joseph of Arimathea established which Christian abbey, A, Westminster, B, Battle, or C, Glastonbury? Well done if you selected C, Glastonbury as the correct answer.

Danielle also has a Christian worldview, and she attends a Catholic church.

She explains why Glastonbury is an important place of pilgrimage to her.

Danielle says, "I visit Glastonbury because of its historical links to early Christianity.

During mediaeval Britain, the abbey was one of the only churches dedicated to the Virgin Mary.

The shrine of Our Lady of Glastonbury was believed to house a statue or relic of the Virgin Mary, and it became a focal point for Catholic pilgrims. As a Catholic, I come to the shrine to pray for healing, peace, and blessings from the Virgin Mary." Today, the shrine of Our Lady of Glastonbury is located near the grounds of the original Glastonbury Abbey.

And here, on your screen, you can see a photograph of the shrine of Our Lady of Glastonbury.

Okay, true or false, the shrine of Our Lady of Glastonbury is a focal point for many Catholic Christians.

Well done if you said that statement is true.

Many Catholic pilgrims will visit the shrine of Our Lady of Glastonbury to pray for healing, peace, and blessings from the Virgin Mary.

Another key site for pilgrims visiting Glastonbury is the Glastonbury Thorn, a hawthorn tree.

For hundreds of years, pilgrims travelled to see the tree connected with Joseph of Arimathea and Jesus.

Although the tree now standing is not the tree that legend states grew from Joseph's staff, the tree symbolises hope and new life.

Fiona says, "One of the most famous things about the Glastonbury Thorn is that it blooms twice a year, once around Easter and again in December, just in time Christmas Day, the day that most Christians celebrate Jesus' birth.

The flowers are also very beautiful, and this makes the tree even more special.

When I visited the Glastonbury Thorn, I felt a sense of connection to the past." Let's complete a check for understanding.

Which two sites is a Christian likely to see on a pilgrimage to Glastonbury, A, B, or C? Remember, you are choosing two sites.

Well done if you selected A and C as the correct answers.

So now we're gonna complete our second practise task.

Jun has written some of the reasons why Glastonbury is an ancient place of pilgrimage.

for many Christians.

You need to check it carefully and correct any mistakes.

He has said, "Glastonbury is an ancient place of pilgrimage for all Christians because of its connection to Joseph, Jesus' father.

Joseph is known for burying Jesus' body after the resurrection.

Legend states that Joseph travelled to Glastonbury, in Shropshire, with the Holy Grail, the cup used at Jesus' baptism.

Joseph's staff turned into a rose bush.

He also established Glastonbury Cathedral." Pause the video, complete the practise task, and then press play when you're ready to check your answers.

So Jun has written some of the reasons why Glastonbury is an ancient place of pilgrimage for many Christians, so you might have said Glastonbury is an ancient place of pilgrimage for many Christians because of its connection to Joseph of Arimathea.

Joseph is known for burying Jesus' body after the crucifixion.

Legend states that Joseph travelled to Glastonbury in Somerset with the Holy Grail, the cup used at Jesus' Last Supper.

Joseph's staff turned into a hawthorn tree known as the Glastonbury Thorn.

He also established Glastonbury Abbey.

Well done, everybody, on completing your second practise task.

So that brings us to the end of today's lesson on Glastonbury, a historical site for Christians, and here is a summary of our learning today.

Glastonbury is an ancient place of pilgrimage for many Christians.

Legend states that Joseph of Arimathea visited Glastonbury with the Holy Grail.

Joseph of Arimathea is believed to have established the first Christian church in Glastonbury.

Glastonbury Abbey now stands on the site of the first Christian church, and the shrine of Our Lady of Glastonbury is a focal point for many Catholic Christians.

Well done on all of your hard work in today's lesson, and thank you for joining me.

Goodbye.