pilgrimage

• What does pilgrimage represent for individuals?

  An individual’s journey of faith
• What is a pilgrimage in Christianity?

  A journey to a holy place
• What is Iona known for?

  A center of pilgrimage since AD 563
• Who established a monastery on Iona?

  Saint Columba and 13 followers
• What is the purpose of Taizé as a monastic community?

  To promote Christian unity
• Why is Walsingham significant?

  Became a pilgrimage site in 1061
• What vision did Richeldis de Faverches have?

  The house in Nazareth where Mary lived
• What is Jerusalem known for in Christianity?

  Events of Jesus’ last days
• What are the Cenacle and the Via Dolorosa?

  Significant locations in Jerusalem
• What occurred at the Cenacle?

  The Last Supper took place
• What does the Via Dolorosa represent?

  The route Jesus took to his crucifixion
• How is Jerusalem mentioned in the Gospel of Luke?

  As a place Jesus traveled with his parents
• What do Protestants believe about pilgrimage?

  They historically opposed pilgrimage practices
• Who was John Calvin?

  A famous Protestant reformer
• What did John Calvin criticize?

  Celebrating relics and creating shrines
• What do many Protestants do today regarding pilgrimage?

  Visit sites like Jerusalem to reflect
• What is the Catholic view on pilgrimage?

  It plays an important role in faith
• Why do many Christians go on pilgrimage?

  To meet other Christians and discuss faith
• How does pilgrimage benefit Christians?

  Deepens understanding of God and faith
• What does pilgrimage provide for Christians?

  Time away to connect with their religion