MonksMr. Murphy

Learning Outcomes

The students will be able to write an A4 page on a ‘monk in a medieval monastery’.

Key Words

Poverty- A vow taken by a monk promising to not have any possessions.

A Day in the Life of a Medieval Monk

3 a.m.

Monks wake up and leave dormitory for church (Matins).

4 a.m.

Monks go back to bed.

6 a.m.

Back to Church again (Prime).

7 a.m.

Breakfast of bread and light beer in the refectory.

8 a.m.

Chapter House- One monk reads a chapter of the Order’s rules.

Monks who have broken rules are punished.

8.30 a.m.

Work or study.

10 a.m.

Mass.

11 a.m.

Work.

2 p.m.

Dinner.

3 p.m.

Work or study.

6 p.m.

Meet in the Church for Vespers.

7 p.m.

Light supper.

7.30 p.m.

Recreation.

8 p.m.

Meet in the Church for Compline.

Bedtime

People in History

Walking Debate

A series of statements will be put up for you. You will either “Strongly Agree”, “Agree”, “Disagree” or “Strongly

Disagree” with these statements. Walk to which poster you feel fits your opinion.

Statement 1

Life in a monastery was fun, easy-going and had very few demands.

Statement 2

To become a monk, it took very strict training.

Statement 3

Monks took vows.

Statement 4

A day in the life of a monk is busy.

Conclusion

Any Questions? Why do you think the monks had such a passion for praying? How many times a day were there mass/prayers? What time did a monk wake up? Would a monk have time to do something they wanted each day?

Do you understand the daily lives of monks?

Homework

In your notes copies, write an A4 page on ‘A monk in a medieval monastery’.

You can use your book pgs. 61 and 63, but make it your own!!