St. Peter

By: Nicole Forbes

1. His early life
   1. Peter was a native of Bethsaida, near Lake Tiberias.
   2. He was the son of John.
   3. He worked like his brother, Andrew, as a fisherman on Lake Genesareth.

    

2. What virtues he models
   1. Peter models faith because he was always with Jesus. He was a true follower of Jesus because of the faith he had in him at all times
   2. Peter models leadership because he was always the leader of the group (usually the apostles).  
   3. Peter models compassion because he generously helped Jesus, the apostles, and other people.   

    

3. His importance to our Church
   1. St. Peter is considered the "rock" that the catholic church was founded on.
   2. He helped to create and organize the Last Supper
   3. He was the first pope ever.

    

4. Where I found my information
   1. "Saint Peter ." Catholic Online . Catholic Press Association . 7 May 2007 <http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=5358>.  
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