The idea of pilgrimage
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can understand that pilgrimage is a journey to a sacred place.
Key learning points
- Christians, Muslims and Jews may visit sacred places associated with their worldview.
- A pilgrimage is a journey to a sacred place.
- A pilgrim can be deeply affected by this journey.
Keywords
Pilgrimage - a journey to a sacred place
Pilgrim - someone who goes on a journey to a holy place
Sacred - a place that is holy and may be dedicated to God
Common misconception
Only Muslims go on pilgrimage.
Many different religions have pilgrimage as a core belief.
Teacher tip
The concept of pilgrimage will be new for many pupils. Make links to the pupils own experience of journeys - perhaps looking at how people prepare for big football or other sports events. Think about the journey being part of the day, and the importance of being with others.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Who was the final prophet and founder of Islam?
Q2.What is the name given to a story told by Jesus in the Bible?
Q3.Which religion did Jesus follow?
Q4.Put these religions in order of how old they are, starting with the oldest.
Q5.Match each religion to the location (as it is today) where it started.
Q6.What is a pilgrimage?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is a pilgrimage?
Q2.What is someone who goes on a pilgrimage called?
Q3.Why might a place be called sacred?
Q4.The believers of which religion go on pilgrimage to Makkah?
Q5.Which of these are sacred places of pilgrimage?
Q6.Match each religion to the reason why its believers go on pilgrimage to Jerusalem.
To help you plan your 4 religious education lesson on: The idea of pilgrimage, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your 4 religious education lesson on: The idea of pilgrimage, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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