Pilgrimages

• What is a pilgrimage?

  A pilgrimage is a religious journey with a spiritual purposes
• Where are some places people go on pilgrimages?

  .Lourdes

  .Jerusalem

  .Rome
• Why do people go to Jerusalem for pilgrimages?

  People go to Jerusalem for pilgrimages because this is where Jesus taught and performed miracles during his life
• Why do people go to Rome for pilgrimages?

  People go to Rome to see the tombs of the mytrs, who are Peter and Paul, and sites connected with the apostles.
• What's another reason people go to Rome for pilgrimages?

  Also, People go to Rome to Meet and greet with the pope
• Where did christianity develop?

  In Rome
• What are the purposes of pilgrimages?

  • "to follow Jesus' footsteps"
  • explore the origins of christianity
  • opportunity to pray or ask for forgiveness
  • act of devotion
  • showing commitment to God
• Why do people go to Lourdes for pilgrimages?

  People go to Lourdes because Mary appeared to be there and so some catholics want to connect with Mary.
• What's 2 key reason why people go on pilgrimages?

  .To connect with saints

  .Places of ecumential: places where people spend time praying.
• What is the place Lourdes known as?

  A place of healing for the sick. E.g water was flowing after marry appeared to the young girl. Also, groups take disabled people to Lourdes for healing.