1. Write up the history of St Antony and his life in the desert
2. Who were the first desert hermits
3.  Who was Pachomius and how did he organize the desert fathers
4. What was st Benedict’s great contribution to Monasticism
5. Sketch 5 major themes in the Rule of Benedict

There are different branches of the consecrated life - i.e. those who take vows

a. contemplative monks

b. mendicant friars

c apostolic religious

d. lay institutes

give a history of each and the main people involved. Give a description of an order associated with each of the above