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Year 10 - Religious education

Pilgrimage: Walsingham and Taize

Living the Christian life

Unit Summary

In this unit pupils will study some of the key practices associated with Christianity such as worship, sacraments and pilgrimage. They will compare and contrast differences in practices before moving on to look at the practical work of the Church in society.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to explain the importance of pilgrimage and the significance of Walsingham and Taizé for Christians.

Key Notes

  • 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.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • 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 Mistakes To Avoid

  • Only people who are religious go on pilgrimage.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain the lesson in two key 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.

2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'monastic'

refers to living a religious life in a distinct community and being focused on prayer and devotion to God.

3. Correct this common mistake.

Mistake: Only people who are religious go on pilgrimage. Correction: Anyone can go on a pilgrimage, whether they are religious or not. However, most pilgrims are religious.

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