Christendom: How should Christian life be practiced?


Monasticism and Religious Orders

Monasticism originated as a discipline of separation from the world

Foundational vows are chastity, poverty, and obedience

Over time became less isolated from the world and more involved in social services

Different orders add different vows and ideals

New orders sometimes founded to deal with new challenges in Christianity


Marianists

Founded by William Joseph Chaminade

Response to the French Revolution

Focus on Mary as model for Christian life