Where do Christians go on pilgrimage?
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Overview
Using Westminster Abbey as a case study, develop pupils’ understanding of pilgrimages by looking in more detail at the significance of the Shrine of St Edward the Confessor. This lesson, designed the last one hour, also considers how pilgrims have identified themselves throughout history and the different ways they travel to pilgrimage sites.
Learning objectives
- To discuss how pilgrimage is different to a holiday
- To be able to explain why pilgrims go to Westminster Abbey on pilgrimage
- To be able to explain why the Shrine of St Edward the Confessor is a special place
- To talk about how Christians travel to pilgrimage and where they might choose to go
