Becoming a monk or nun

Becoming a monk or nun People who devoted their lives to God became monk and nuns. They had to promise to be poor, never marry and to be obedient. They also had to work very hard. When not working they had to pray. Many monasteries and convents were also silent – they could not speak! Watch this clip!

Can you mime the job? Copying out books. Digging on the farm. Praying. Helping the sick. Cooking. Looking after the sheep on the farm. Planting the vegetables. Reading the Bible.

You must produce a rough guide for a medieval monastery and convent. Task: You must produce a rough guide for a medieval monastery and convent. It is aiming to inform visitors about life in a medieval monastery/convent. You’ll need to explain what people will see and why. Have interviews with monks and nuns – how do they feel about their life? Film clip to help you! Jot notes in the back of your book! Add illustrations and enhance your brochure with research about real medieval monasteries/convents!

Hot Seating! You could be a medieval priest, monk, nun or pilgrim! Be prepared to tell us about your life. Mini-merits for good questions. Merits for excellent answers! Good Luck!