Why do Christians go on pilgrimage?
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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
