Why do Christians go on pilgrimage?

Key stage

KS2

Subject

Religious Education

Collection

Pilgrimage

Format

PPT (1mb), PDF (1mb)

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Photograph of St Edward the Confessor within the Litlyngton Missal

Overview

Explore the reasons why Christians choose to go on pilgrimage and what it means to take part in a spiritual journey. This KS2 lesson, designed to last for one hour, primarily uses discussion activities to help pupils to understand the purpose of a pilgrimage in relation to Westminster Abbey. It concludes with a quick quiz to consolidate understanding.

Learning objectives

  • To be able to explain why Christians go on pilgrimage
  • To discuss the difference between a pilgrimage and a holiday
  • To talk about what a spiritual journey is
  • To discuss why pilgrims might travel to Westminster Abbey