Christians believe that Jesus spent the week leading up to his death, known as Holy Week , in Jerusalem. Christian pilgrims visit key sites in Jerusalem to remember the important events of Holy Week, including:. Rome is an important place of pilgrimage, particularly for Catholics, because that is where the Pope resides in the Vatican. Catholics believe that Jesus appointed Peter as the leader of his disciples. Tradition says that after Pentecost and time spent in Jerusalem, Peter went to Rome and became the first ever Pope.
Many Christians believe that he was executed and buried on Vatican Hill in Rome. Pilgrims hope to see the Pope and visit what they believe is the tomb of St Peter, underneath the basilica. The feet of a 13th-century statue of St Peter have been rubbed smooth by the millions of pilgrims who have touched them over the years. Which holy person is believed to have appeared in Walsingham? Mary, the Mother of Jesus Our Lady.
Pilgrimage Purposes of pilgrimage A pilgrimage is a journey that has religious or spiritual significance. Explore the reasons why Christians choose to go on pilgrimage and what it means to take part in a spiritual journey. This KS2 lesson, designed to last for one hour, primarily uses discussion activities to help pupils to understand the purpose of a pilgrimage in relation to Westminster Abbey. It concludes with a quick quiz to consolidate understanding. Designed by.
Developed by. Toggle navigation. Why do Christians go on pilgrimage? Often the water is taken home by pilgrims, and there have been many more stories of healings. Iona is a quiet island in Scotland where a monastery was built by Columba, a monk.
It is often visited by pilgrims. Christians go there to study the Bible and pray, which may lead to spiritual growth. People often feel that they benefit from having their lives redirected or feel that they learn something about themselves while in Iona.
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