Pilgrimages Activities
1  Match up the places in the box on the left with the descriptions in the box on the
    right:
Canterbury

Lourdes

Bethlehem

Walsingham
where pilgrims go in Norfolk

where Jesus was born

where St Thomas Becket's shrine is


where Bernadette had visions
2  a] Look at the seven reasons for going on a pilgrimage. Write down a reason
        why you might go on a pilgrimage. Give reasons for your choice.

    b]  Open a Word document and write a postcard home describing what has
         happened during your pilgrimage. Choose a picture of a place of pilgrimage
         for the front of your postcard. If you prefer write it directly into your book.

3  a]  What is a miracle?
    b]  Read what happened to Andrea Jackson on the previous page. What do you 
         find most surprising about these events? Give reasons for your choices.
    c]  Do you think her recovery was a miracle? Explain your opinion.
    d]  Imagine you were one of her parents. Write two diary entries. The first
         describes your feelings after talking to the surgeon; the second gives your
         feelings when she comes round after the surgery.

4       Open Paintshop Pro or a similar artwork program. Use it to design a banner
         that could be carried by pilgrims on a pilgrimage. Then, explain how you
        chose your design. [If you prefer you can draw your design directly into your
        exercise book].