Monks And Nuns Flashcards
Who are monks and nuns
People who commit themselves to a religous life
What is this way of living called
Monasticism
What are the men called
Monks
What are the women called
Nuns
What religeons have monks in them
Christianity, buddhism, hinduism, jainism
Can a monk be a priest
No
What is the name of the building where the monks live
Monastery
(I am not ryan gosling)
What is the name of the building where the nuns live
Convent
What is an infirmary
A small hospital
Who is considered the founder of monasticism
St benedict of nursia
How many orders are there
2
What are the orders
Contemplative and apostolic
What does the contemplative order entail
A hidden life of worship
What does an apostolic order entail
Working in the community
What law do all monks and nuns follow when they join
Law of generocity
What is the law of generosity
Always have the duty to pray, meditate and work and always help others
Where are monks buried
Cemetery at the monestry
How many vows do they take
3
What are the vows?
Obidience, poverty and chasity(charity-ing)
Can i get your order
Thank One please burger cheese you
What is the first step in becoming a monk
Postulant, a candidate seeking religious admission
Are postulants bound to any vows
No, nah, nuh uh, definitely not, nop, nope, no way hosè, naur
What is the second stage of being a monk
Novice monk, part of a religious order but they are yet to take there vows
What do they do
Participate in the monastery fully
What happens after that
The novice takes their temporary vows and then after a few more years they make permanent vows which are binding for life
What is the vow of obidience
The vow that you will always be loyal to god and only god
What is the vow of poverty
The monk will give up all of his possesions for God
What is the vow of chastitiy
The vow that the monk will never engange in romantic or sexual activities
