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Year 4
The idea of pilgrimage
I can understand that pilgrimage is a journey to a sacred place.
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Year 4
The idea of pilgrimage
I can understand that pilgrimage is a journey to a sacred place.
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Key learning points
- Christians, Muslims and Jews may visit sacred places associated with their worldview.
- A pilgrimage is a journey to a sacred place.
- A pilgrim can be deeply affected by this journey.
Keywords
Pilgrimage - a journey to a sacred place
Pilgrim - someone who goes on a journey to a holy place
Sacred - a place that is holy and may be dedicated to God
Common misconception
Only Muslims go on pilgrimage.
Many different religions have pilgrimage as a core belief.
The concept of pilgrimage will be new for many pupils. Make links to the pupils own experience of journeys - perhaps looking at how people prepare for big football or other sports events. Think about the journey being part of the day, and the importance of being with others.
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Starter quiz
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6 Questions
Q1.
Who was the final prophet and founder of Islam?
Q2.
What is the name given to a story told by Jesus in the Bible?
a gospel
a miracle story
Q3.
Which religion did Jesus follow?
Q4.
Put these religions in order of how old they are, starting with the oldest.
Q5.
Match each religion to the location (as it is today) where it started.
Punjab (Pakistan/India)
Saudi Arabia
Israel/Palestine
Q6.
What is a pilgrimage?
a trip to celebrate a special event
travelling to a distant land
walking barefoot
Exit quiz
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6 Questions
Q1.
What is a pilgrimage?
a religious festival
a holiday in a special place
Q2.
What is someone who goes on a pilgrimage called?
Q3.
Why might a place be called sacred?
it is a beautiful location
it is hard to travel there
Q4.
The believers of which religion go on pilgrimage to Makkah?
Q5.
Which of these are sacred places of pilgrimage?
Anfield football ground
Ben Nevis
Q6.
Match each religion to the reason why its believers go on pilgrimage to Jerusalem.
they believe Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection took place here
to pray at the Western Wall of the historic Temple
they believe that the Prophet Muhammad ascended to heaven from here