Pilgrimage: Walsingham and Taize
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain the importance of pilgrimage and the significance of Walsingham and Taizé for Christians.
Key learning points
- A pilgrimage is a religious journey to a holy site/sacred place; it is an act of worship and devotion.
- Walsingham is a village in Norfolk, England, and has been a Christian pilgrimage site since the 11th century.
- Walsingham became a place of pilgrimage after the Virgin Mary appeared in a vision to Richeldis de Faverches.
- Taizé is a Christian ecumenical monastic community founded in the village of Taizé, France, in 1940 by Roger Schutz.
- Pilgrims go to Taizé to gather, pray, reflect, and connect across traditions in an atmosphere of peace and simplicity.
Keywords
Monastic - refers to living a religious life in a distinct community and being focused on prayer and devotion to God
Pilgrimage - a religious journey to a holy site/sacred place; it is an act of worship and devotion
Taizé - a Christian monastic community founded in the village of Taizé, France, in 1940
Walsingham - a village in Norfolk, England, which has been a Christian pilgrimage site since the 11th century
Common misconception
Only people who are religious go on pilgrimage.
Anyone can go on a pilgrimage, whether they are religious or not. However, most pilgrims are religious.
Teacher tip
The official Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham website has a section called 'School Resources.' In this you will find videos of pilgrims talking about the experience of the impact of pilgrimage to Walsingham. There are also some useful guides to what happens to bring this topic to life for pupils.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
5 Questions
Q1.A pilgrimage is a religious journey and is considered an act of and devotion.
Q2.What does Luke 2:41-42 describe?
Q3.Christians visit because it is a historically and religiously significant city in Jesus’ life.
Q4.Why is Iona important for Christian pilgrims?
Q5.Who founded the original monastery on Iona?
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.A pilgrimage is an act of and devotion.
Q2.The Virgin appeared to Richeldis, leading to Walsingham becoming a site of religious importance.
Q3.Where is Taizé located?
Q4.Which Christian value is strongly expressed at Taizé?
Q5.Why might non-religious people go on pilgrimage?
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