History: Middle Ages Monasteries for Kids - 6 views
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A monastery was a building, or buildings, where people lived and worshiped, devoting their time and life to God.
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The people who lived in the monastery were called monks. The monastery was self contained, meaning everything the monks needed was provided by the monastery community. They made their own clothes and grew their own food. They had no need for the outside world. This way they could be somewhat isolated and could focus on God. There were monasteries spread throughout Europe during the Middle Ages.
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only people in the Middle Ages who knew how to read and write. They provided education to the rest of the world.
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helped to feed the poor, take care of the sick, and provided education to boys in the local community.
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A part of this vow was that they were dedicating their life to the monastery and the order of monks they were entering.
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They were to give up worldly goods and devote their lives to God and discipline. They also took vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.
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Monks and nuns were generally the most educated people during the Middle Ages. They spent much of their day in silence.