Pilgrimage & the Northern Saints
Resources for schools
What is it?
Pilgrimage & the Northern Saints is collection of resources created by FaithFaith 1. Belief and trust in someone or something. 2. Acceptance of particular religious teachings. in the North and partners to support schools across the Northern Province. The resources invite children and young people to explore the ChristianChristian Name originally given to disciples of Jesus by outsiders and gradually adopted by the Early Church to designate all members of the church. theme of pilgrimage and the lives of the Northern Saints.
Resources Summary
The Pilgrimage & Northern Saints resources include:
- PilgrimPilgrim 1. In the New Testament and Christian thought, someone engaged in the Christian journey through life towards heaven. 2. Someone who journeys to holy places (such as biblical sites or shrines of the saints) to seek God's help, to give thanks, or as an act of penance Pathways: a set of six collective worshipWorship 1. Doing homage and giving honour and respect to God. The Bible includes a wide range of physical expression in worship, including bowing down, lifting hands, dancing, processions and singing. The main day on which Christians gather for communal worship is Sunday (the day when Christ is believed to have risen from the dead). 2. Christian liturgy including sung material and prayers of thanksgiving and praise. sessions for KS2 or KS3.
- Light from the Past, Hope for the Future: a new RE Resource exploring the lives of 8 Northern Saints.
- The Pilgrim Way: a new song designed to engage children with the theme of pilgrimage.
- Pilgrim Explorer Cards: interactive cards that help children explore a church building.
- Lifepath: an experience offering junior school pupils the opportunity to explore the Christian faith through the ‘life path’ of a well known historic Christian.
We are grateful for all those who either helped create new resources or shared theirs with us including ScriptureScripture Term used for sacred writings. In Christianity used of the Bible. Union, the Archbishops’ Young Leaders Award, the Revd Jane Brooke, Songs for School and Diocesan Education Advisors.
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Pilgrim Pathways
A set of six collective worship sessions, aimed at KS2 or KS3 but adaptable for older or younger.
Each week is based around a symbol that you might take on a journey: a lamp, map, first aid kit, walking stick, shelter and finally food & drink.
Each week there is a video reflection, a link to a passage from the bible, a closing prayer and some practical challenges or additional suggested activities.
Original content & concept designed by the Archbishops’ Young Leaders Award.
Light from the Past, Hope for the Future
A new RE Resource exploring the lives of 8 Northern Saints.
Each saintSaint In the New Testament applied to all Christians. Later used of those who were martyred or showed exceptional holiness and whose status was confirmed by the church. The practice of venerating the saints and their relics and asking for their intercessions (prayers) can be observed from the second and third centuries onward and played a central role in popular medieval religion. has their own case study, as well as potential connection points into other parts of the school curriculum.
The resource helps you to find local, historic connections to your school.
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The Pilgrim Way Song
Songs for School have written and produced an original piece of music called ‘The Pilgrim Way’. This specially commissioned song, complete with sheet music, lyrics and a video, will be available from 27 February.
It is is designed to engage children with the theme of pilgrimage, encouraging reflection on life as a shared journey of faith. Pilgrimage is not only about travelling long distances, but about pausing to reflect on where we have come from, where we are now, and where we are going. The Pilgrim Way captures this idea in a way that is engaging and easy for all to learn and sing, making it suitable for use in schools, churches, and worship settings.
British Sign Language and Makaton videos will be made available in due course.
You can read more about the song here.
Pilgrim Explorer Cards
A set of interactive cards that help children explore a church building with confidence, learn key terms and explore the faith of those who designed it.
Comes with bingo sheet for use with school visits.
Designed to help build church-school partnerships.
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Lifepath – Scripture Union
Lifepath aims to give junior school pupils the opportunity to explore the Christian faith through the ‘life path’ of a well known historic Christian who has a link to their local area. Lifepath can be used as a springboard to encourage pupils to reflect on their own ‘life path’.
Developed by Scripture Union you can find out more on their website.
Other Related Pages
For Schools
Faith in the North offers ideas for Collective Worship, music, prayer trails and more.
Learning from the Northern Saints
The Lord’s Prayer Journey
The first in a series of boxsets created by Faith in the North to support schools across the Northern Province.