Warm-up
Think about something that you like or are interested in. If you wanted to learn more about it....where would you go?

Prayer

Objectives

• Identify who the monks were.
• Examine why they were important.
• Create our own ancient scrolls.
• Reflect on their importance.

Quiz Friday or Monday?

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Monks

• Men who separated themselves from the world.
• They dedicated themselves to praying and fasting.
• They lead simple lives to give themselves completely to God.
• Lived in Monasteries.

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Monks and Learning

• Monasteries often had many ancient books.
• Monks would spend long hours copying these books.
• Later on, this sacred learning would greatly help Europe.
• Saved much of ancient learning.

SAVED LEARNING
If your everyday life is so concerned with survival...how much time do you have for actual study?!

On your paper write three sentences. Each sentence should talk about something you value and why.

Making Ancient paper

• Put your paper into the baking pan.
• Dip your paint brush in egg yoke.
• Paint the edges of the paper with the egg.
• Pour a LIGHT amount of coffee over paper (long as it is covered)
• Place on Window Desk