Life in a Monastery

Have you ever thought about what life is like in a monastery? Well, we recently had the good fortune to interview a cloistered nun at St. Joseph's Monastery in Whitesville, Ky. We made a quiz using her responses so that you can guess how she answered! Have fun taking this quiz! You might learn something about life in a monastery.

How much do you know about life in a monastery? Take this quiz to find out! Many people have different ideas about what life in a monastery might be like. The answers might just surprise you.

What is your age?
Under 18 Years Old
18 to 24 Years Old
25 to 30 Years Old
31 to 40 Years Old
41 to 50 Years Old
51 to 60 Years Old
Over 60 Years Old
What is your gender?
Male
Female
1. We recently interviewed a cloistered nun about what life is like in the monastery where she lives. Can you guess how she answered the questions?? The first question is: Do you think that being a nun is fun?
Yes, it is always lots of fun.
No, I never have any fun.
We have fun times and not-so-fun times just like everyone else does.
2. Do you ever have parties?
No, we don't have celebrations of any kind.
We have wonderful celebrations on different feast days.
Every day we have celebrations!
3. Do you have your own room in the monastery where you live?
No, we all share the same room.
No, we each have to share a room with another nun.
Yes, we each have our own room
4. Do you get to play games?
Yes, we play games together, take walks and play music together!
No. Games are not allowed.
5. Do you ever get to visit your family?
No. Visits with family are not allowed.
Yes, we get to visit our families a few times each year.
6. What is your daily routine like?
The only thing we do is pray and go to Mass.
We pray, read, go to class, work, go to Mass, have some recreation, etc.
7. Do the nuns at the monastery have a pet?
Yes, we have a pet cat!
No, we don't like pets.
8. Do you watch television?
Yes, we watch anything and everything on television.
Yes, but only certain shows.
No, we never watch any television at all.
9. How long can someone stay with you before they decide to become a nun?
Altogether, the process can take 9 years.
It takes only a few months.
You only get two days to decide.
10. How old do you have to be to be a nun?
Twelve years old.
Eighteen years old.
Twenty-five years old.

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