a place of pilgrimage where the Virgin Mary appeared to St Bernadette in a series of visions and it is claimed that miraculous healings have taken place

an extraordinary act or event that defies the laws of nature

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

Pilgrimage to Lourdes

Religious education

Forms of worship

Worship using the Bible

The sacraments

Christian beliefs about baptism

Christian beliefs about Holy Communion / the Eucharist

Pilgrimage to Iona

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 place of pilgrimage where the Virgin Mary appeared

Why do religious believers go on pilgrimage?

Who did Bernadette Soubirous claim to see in her visions?

In 1858, Bernadette saw the Virgin Mary in a {{}} near Lourdes.

The Eucharist is a celebration and remembrance of Jesus' {{}} and resurrection.

What does the bread represent in the Eucharist?

What term describes the Catholic belief that the bread and wine become Jesus’ body and blood?

How often do many Christians celebrate the Eucharist?

Pilgrimage to Lourdes

Lesson outcome