Within Catholicism, a monk is a member of a religious order who lives a communal life in a monastery, abbey, or priory under a monastic rule of life (such as the Rule of St. Benedict).

Are monks and monasteries?

A monastery was a building, or buildings, where people lived and worshiped, devoting their time and life to God. The people who lived in the monastery were called monks. ... This way they could be somewhat isolated and could focus on God. There were monasteries spread throughout Europe during the Middle Ages.

Do monks and nuns live in monasteries?

Monks and nuns live in a monastery. A monastery is a kind of half church half hospital. They take care of people there and they pray and meditate. It can also be like a school for kids.