Podcast
Questions and Answers
Which religious practices use monasticism?
Which religious practices use monasticism?
- Hinduism
- Islam
- Christianity (correct)
- Sikhism
Who are the members of monasticism referred to as?
Who are the members of monasticism referred to as?
- Nuns
- Priests
- Scholars
- Monks (correct)
What are some of the strict rules followed by monks?
What are some of the strict rules followed by monks?
- Celibacy (correct)
- Socializing
- Wealth accumulation
- Marriage
Why might a person choose to become a monk?
Why might a person choose to become a monk?
What roles have monks historically played in society?
What roles have monks historically played in society?
Which type of monks lived in communities rather than alone?
Which type of monks lived in communities rather than alone?
Who is considered the father of Western Christian monasticism?
Who is considered the father of Western Christian monasticism?
What is the name of the special clothing worn by monks?
What is the name of the special clothing worn by monks?
What is the first rank of a monk after being accepted by the Abbot?
What is the first rank of a monk after being accepted by the Abbot?
What are the three vows required of Benedictine monks?
What are the three vows required of Benedictine monks?
Which order is known for education and hospitality?
Which order is known for education and hospitality?
Which order believes that all creatures are deserving of God's love?
Which order believes that all creatures are deserving of God's love?
Which order is known for living a stern lifestyle and producing the liqueur Chartreuse?
Which order is known for living a stern lifestyle and producing the liqueur Chartreuse?
Which order was founded by St. Norbert of Xanten and has five pillars including devotion to Our Lady?
Which order was founded by St. Norbert of Xanten and has five pillars including devotion to Our Lady?
Which order was founded by St. Dominic de Guzman and is known for their commitment to studying and teaching?
Which order was founded by St. Dominic de Guzman and is known for their commitment to studying and teaching?
