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Monks And Nuns Flashcards

1
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Who are monks and nuns

A

People who commit themselves to a religous life

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What is this way of living called

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Monasticism

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What are the men called

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Monks

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What are the women called

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Nuns

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5
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What religeons have monks in them

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Christianity, buddhism, hinduism, jainism

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Can a monk be a priest

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No

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What is the name of the building where the monks live

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Monastery
(I am not ryan gosling)

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What is the name of the building where the nuns live

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Convent

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9
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What is an infirmary

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A small hospital

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Who is considered the founder of monasticism

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St benedict of nursia

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How many orders are there

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2

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What are the orders

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Contemplative and apostolic

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What does the contemplative order entail

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A hidden life of worship

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What does an apostolic order entail

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Working in the community

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15
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What law do all monks and nuns follow when they join

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Law of generocity

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What is the law of generosity

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Always have the duty to pray, meditate and work and always help others

17
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Where are monks buried

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Cemetery at the monestry

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How many vows do they take

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3

19
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What are the vows?

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Obidience, poverty and chasity(charity-ing)

20
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Can i get your order

A

Thank One please burger cheese you

21
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What is the first step in becoming a monk

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Postulant, a candidate seeking religious admission

22
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Are postulants bound to any vows

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No, nah, nuh uh, definitely not, nop, nope, no way hosè, naur

23
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What is the second stage of being a monk

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Novice monk, part of a religious order but they are yet to take there vows

24
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What do they do

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Participate in the monastery fully

25
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What happens after that

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The novice takes their temporary vows and then after a few more years they make permanent vows which are binding for life

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What is the vow of obidience

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The vow that you will always be loyal to god and only god

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What is the vow of poverty

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The monk will give up all of his possesions for God

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What is the vow of chastitiy

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The vow that the monk will never engange in romantic or sexual activities

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