Pilgrimage: Jerusalem and Iona
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain the role and importance of Jerusalem and Iona as Christian pilgrimage sites.
Key learning points
- A pilgrimage is a religious journey to a holy place; it is considered an act of worship and devotion.
- Pilgrimage featured in Jesus' life when he took part in the pilgrimage to Jerusalem for Passover (Luke 2:42).
- Jerusalem has historical and religious significance dating back to the time of Jesus, and is a popular pilgrimage site.
- In 563 AD, St. Columba founded a monastery on Iona and it became a major centre of early Christianity in Scotland.
- Christians may visit Jerusalem and Iona to connect with Christian history, strengthen their faith, worship God and pray.
Keywords
Iona - a place of pilgrimage to where St Columba founded a monastery in the sixth century
Jerusalem - a city in the Middle East where Jesus lived, taught, died and resurrected; a pilgrimage destination for many Christians
Pilgrimage - a religious journey to a holy site/sacred place, it is an act of worship and devotion
Common misconception
Pilgrimage destinations are always places linked to Jesus.
Christian pilgrimage destinations can be places linked to Jesus, such as Jerusalem, but they can also be places that are significant for other reasons, such as Iona, which was an important early Christian site in Western Europe.
Teacher tip
You could extend learning by asking students to complete an evaluation question which allows them to compare and contrast Iona and Jerusalem as Christian places of pilgrimage.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Which of the following are commonly regarded as sacraments by many Christians?
Q2.Baptism is believed by some to wash away sin.
Q3.What does the Eucharist primarily remember?
Q4.There are different of baptism and the Eucharist among Christian denominations.
Q5.Why are sacraments such as baptism and the Eucharist important for Christians?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match each term to its meaning.
a religious journey to a holy site or sacred place
a place of pilgrimage where there is a monastery
a city where Jesus lived, taught, died and resurrected
Q2.Many Christians go on pilgrimage because Jesus and his family went to for Passover.
Q3.Which of the following is a reason Christians go to Jerusalem?
Q4.The Garden of is where Jesus prayed before being arrested.
Q5.St. Columba founded a monastery on the island of ...
Q6.Why is Iona considered a Christian pilgrimage site?
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