S16 E8: The One About GCSE RE Christian Practice - Pilgrimage And Festivals

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Explain two different ways Christians practice pilgrimage. 

One way is by going to Iona an Island off the coast of Scotland.

this is known as a thin place as the veil between heaven and earth is at its thinnest.

a different way is by going to Lourdes, which is a place in France.

This place is believed to have healing water since the Virgin Mary appeared there.

Explain two similar ways Christians practice pilgrimage to Lourdes.

One way is by going to Lourdes to receive healing because they believe it has healing water.

This is since the Virgin Mary appeared to Bernadette in a vision.

A similar way is by taking someone else to Lourdes to get healed because some people are too sick to travel by themselves.

This puts into practice Jesus’ teaching to help the sick.

YOUR TURN

Explain two similar ways Christians practice pilgrimage (or Pilgrimage to Iona). 

Explain two similar ways Christians practice pilgrimage to Iona.

Explain two different ways Christians practice pilgrimage to Iona.

Explain two different ways Christians practice pilgrimage to Lourdes.

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Explain two reasons why pilgrimage to Iona is important to Christians. Refer to sacred writing or another source of authority in your answer.

It is important because it's a thin place, which means that the veil between heaven and earth is at its thinnest.

This means Christians are able to experience what the Bible says is the still small voice of God.

A Christian can better hear this voice if they are in places like Iona.

It's also important because it is where Christianity first came to the British Isles around 1500 years ago with St Columba.

This means Christians can connect to their history.

YOUR TURN

Explain two reasons why pilgrimage to Lourdes is important to Christians. Refer to sacred writing or another source of authority in your answer.

Explain two reasons why Christians go on pilgrimage. Refer to sacred writing or another source of authority in your answer.

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Explain two different ways that Christians celebrate Christmas.

One way is by re enacting the nativity, which is the story of when Jesus was born.

For example, they will show the angels appearing to Mary to inform her she will give birth to Jesus.

So a different way is by giving presents to represent the belief that God became human as a gift to the world.

This also represents the gifts the wise men bought when they visited Jesus.

Explain two similar ways that a Christian might celebrate Easter.

One way is going to a sunrise service on Easter Sunday.

This is because this is when the women found Jesus’ tomb empty because he had resurrected.

A similar way is that they will go to a special Easter service on Easter Sunday.

At this service, they will hear a sermon about the resurrection story.

YOUR TURN

Explain two different ways that Christians celebrate festivals.

Explain two similar ways that a Christian might celebrate festivals.

Explain two similar ways that a Christian might celebrate Christmas.

Explain two different ways that a Christian might celebrate Easter.

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Explain two reasons why Christmas is important to Christians. Refer to sacred writing or another source of authority in your answer.

It is important because it reminds Christians of the incarnation, which is the belief that God became flesh.

This is shown in the quote from the Bible. The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.

Jesus is the Word, and this quote explains that Jesus became flesh, which is what Christmas celebrates.

It is also important because it reminds Christians of God's power because at Christmas they remember that Jesus was born of a virgin.

For Christians, the virgin birth was an important miracle that God performed

YOUR TURN

Explain two reasons why Easter is important to Christians. Refer to sacred writing or another source of authority in your answer.

Explain two reasons why Christians celebrate festivals. Refer to sacred writing or another source of authority in your answer.

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