Monastic Life Ppt

Monastic Life

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By the end of this lesson… …I will be able to:  Identify the duties of a Monk.  Label and describe items of a Monk’s clothing.  Assess the role of the Church in Medieval society. 2

Monastic Life

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A Day In The Life

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Monasteries  Map of Medieval Monasteries • Where are the monasteries located? • What does this tell us about Monasteries in the Medieval Period? • Do you think Monasteries have a place in Modern society? 5

The Monastery Building • The dormitory was where the Monks slept at night. • The cloister was a covered walkway around the garden where the monks prayed.

• The scriptorium was where manuscripts were copied and illustrated. 6

The Principal Monks Title

Occupation

Almoner

Head of the monastery

Sacristan

Took care of the sick

Abbot

Gave food to the poor

Infirmarian

Took care of the church 7

Pair Work  Study the picture & Discuss with your partner. • What can you tell about this picture? • When was it created? • Who created this piece of art? • What does it tell us about the creator? 8

How did Monks dress? Cowl

Tonsure

Girdle Habit

Sandals Why did Monks wear simple clothes?

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Power Of The Church • Medieval Monasteries were the wealthiest land owners in Medieval England. • Every family paid a tenth of its yearly pay to the Church. ..So, do you think Monks were doing the work of God? 10

Homework • You are a Monk and you need money for your Monastery. • You must give the poor Medieval people reasons for buying ‘indulgences’ to heaven. • Write 5 reasons you would give them (true or false). 11