refers to the ancient peoples of Europe, and their culture, who lived in regions such as England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland

a place of pilgrimage to where St Columba founded a monastery in the sixth century

a building lived in by a community of monks who follow religious vows

a religious journey to a holy site/sacred place, it is an act of worship and devotion

Pilgrimage to Iona

Religious education

Forms of worship

Worship using the Bible

The sacraments

Christian beliefs about baptism

Christian beliefs about Holy Communion / the Eucharist

Pilgrimage to Lourdes

Celebrating Christmas and Easter

The Church in the local community

Street pastors

Mission, evangelism and Church growth

Working for reconciliation

Christian response to persecution

The work of CAFOD

The work of Tearfund

In this unit pupils will study some of the key practices associated with Christianity such as worship, sacraments and pilgrimage. They will compare and contrast differences in practices before moving on to look at the practical work of the Church in society.

Christianity: Practices

A pilgrimage is considered an act of {{}} and devotion.

because it’s believed heaven and earth feel close there

Christians visit Iona to worship, learn, and connect with other ...

to experience its peaceful and spiritual atmosphere

What is one key reason non-Christians visit Iona?

A pilgrimage is a religious {{}} made to a sacred place.

Which group most commonly visits Lourdes for pilgrimage?

What is the name of the girl who saw visions in Lourdes in 1858?

Over 70 recognised {{}} have occurred at Lourdes.

Pilgrimage to Iona

Lesson outcome