Year 4 - Religious education
The idea of pilgrimage
Pilgrimage: why might some people visit Jerusalem, Karbala or Makkah?
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Unit Summary
Pupils will analyse why Jerusalem is a sacred place for many Jews, Christians and Muslims. From this they will explain what the experience of visiting sacred places might mean. Investigating case studies of Makkah and the Shi'a shrine of Karbala will deepen their sense of diversity in Islam.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to understand that pilgrimage is a journey to a sacred place.
Key Notes
- Christians, Muslims and Jews may visit sacred places associated with their worldview.
- A pilgrimage is a journey to a sacred place.
- A pilgrim can be deeply affected by this journey.
Vocabulary To Learn
- pilgrimage: a journey to a sacred place
- pilgrim: someone who goes on a journey to a holy place
- sacred: a place that is holy and may be dedicated to God
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Only Muslims go on pilgrimage.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Christians, Muslims and Jews may visit sacred places associated with their worldview. A pilgrimage is a journey to a sacred place.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'pilgrimage'
a journey to a sacred place.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Only Muslims go on pilgrimage. Correction: Many different religions have pilgrimage as a core belief.
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