The idea of pilgrimage

Religious education

Hajj: a sacred duty for Muslims

Hajj: the impact on believers

Karbala: a Shi'a place of pilgrimage

Jerusalem: the site of the Jewish temple

Jerusalem: a place of Christian pilgrimage

Pupils will analyse why Jerusalem is a sacred place for many Jews, Christians and Muslims. From this they will explain what the experience of visiting sacred places might mean. Investigating case studies of Makkah and the Shi'a shrine of Karbala will deepen their sense of diversity in Islam.

Pilgrimage: why might some people visit Jerusalem, Karbala or Makkah?

What is someone who goes on a pilgrimage called?

an important religious event took place there

The believers of which religion go on pilgrimage to Makkah?

Which of these are sacred places of pilgrimage?

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

Match each religion to the reason why its believers go on pilgrimage to Jerusalem.

Who was the final prophet and founder of Islam?

What is the name given to a story told by Jesus in the Bible?

Put these religions in order of how old they are, starting with the oldest.

Match each religion to the location (as it is today) where it started.

This lesson was made for home learning during the pandemic.

The idea of pilgrimage

Lesson outcome

This lesson was made for home learning during the pandemic.