Pilgrimage Flashcards
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What is a pilgrimage?
Pilgrimages are journeys made to religiously significant places with a spiritual purpose. They occur in most religions.
When did Christian pilgrimage begin?
It is thought that soon after Jesus’ ascension, people began visiting places such as Bethlehem, and this has continued to today.
What significant sites do pilgrims visit in Jerusalem?
The Cenacle, The Via Dolorosa, and The Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
What is The Cenacle?
This is where it is thought the Upper Room was and the Last Supper took place.
What is The Via Dolorosa?
This marks the way (the streets) where Jesus carried his cross.
What is The Church of the Holy Sepulchre?
This is the place where it is believed Jesus died.
Why is Jerusalem an important place of pilgrimage for Catholics?
Jerusalem is important as it is where Jesus spent time and taught, allowing Catholics to make a special connection to him and deepen their understanding of their faith.
What do pilgrims do or see in Lourdes?
Pilgrims will visit the grotto where Catholics believe Mary appeared to St Bernadette.
Pilgrims will also visit the baths and wash in the water created by St Bernadette when Mary told her to dig in the ground. They will visit the life-size Stations of the Cross found near the Grotto.
Why is Lourdes important for Catholics?
Lourdes is an important place of pilgrimage for Catholics because people go there for spiritual and physical healing. Many Catholics believe great spiritual healing can happen at Lourdes, even if not everyone recovers from their physical illness.
What do pilgrims do or see in Rome?
Pilgrims will visit St. Peter’s Basilica, believed to be the burial site of St. Peter, the first Pope, and the tombs of other Popes.
They will often visit the Sistine Chapel, where the ceiling is painted with the creation story by Michelangelo, and try to attend a Papal Audience if the Pope is in Rome.
Why is Rome important for Catholics?
Rome is an important place of pilgrimage for Catholics because it is where the Pope lives and has connections with great saints.
Who are the great saints associated with Rome?
Both Saints Peter and Paul died in Rome.
What significant event happened in Walsingham in 1061?
Richeldis, the widow of the lord of the manor, had a vision of the Virgin Mary.
What did Richeldis see in her vision?
Mary took Richeldis in spirit to Nazareth to show her the place where the Angel Gabriel had appeared.
What was Richeldis instructed to do after her vision?
She was told to take note of the measurements of the Holy House and build a copy of it in Walsingham.
What miraculous event occurred during the construction of the chapel?
The chapel was found fully completed and standing on another dry spot after the workmen were unable to build.
What sign did Richeldis take as a guide for the chapel’s location?
She chose the plot close behind a pair of twin wells where two spaces of equal size remained dry.
What do pilgrims do at the Catholic shrine in Walsingham?
Pilgrims will visit the Catholic shrine where prayer services and Mass occur.
What is a common activity for pilgrims in Walsingham?
Pilgrims will join in a procession where the Rosary is said and the statue of Mary is carried.
What is the name of the chapel in Walsingham?
The Chapel at Walsingham is called ‘the Chapel of Our Lady of Reconciliation.’
What sacrament can pilgrims receive at Walsingham?
Pilgrims may receive the sacrament of reconciliation when at Walsingham.
Why is Walsingham important for Catholics?
Walsingham is an important place of pilgrimage for Catholics because it allows Catholics to deepen their relationship with Mary.
What do Catholics often visit in Walsingham?
Catholics will often go to the Anglican shrine to see a replica of the Holy house Mary asked to be built.
How do Walsingham shrines promote unity?
Walsingham allows Catholics and Protestants to come together, as the Catholic and Anglican shrines are only a mile apart.
