St. Peter

  1. His life
    1. Peter was a native of Bethsaida. Bethsaida was where Saint Peter was born. It is also where he was raised. 
    2. Peter worked as a fisherman on Lake Genesareth. This job was carried down through his family. His brother taught him the proper way of doing it.  
    3. Peter was introduced to Jesus by his brother. He was then made an apostle by Christ. He was also the first pope in Italy.
  2. What virtues he models
    1. Faith: Peter was faithful to God. He was at Jesus' side during the Transfiguration, the raising of Jairus' daughter, and the Agony at the Garden of Gethsemane. Peter showed that he loved God by being faithful.
    2. Love: Peter took care of others and comforted them in times of need. He loved God with all of his heart. Peter also showed love by being faithful.
    3. Trustworthy: Peter was given the keys of heaven by Jesus because Jesus trusted him. Peter was at most of the important events and never let Jesus down until he denied him three times.   
  3. His importance to our Church
    1. He was the first disciple to perform miracles through Christ
    2. Jesus came down to him and told him he would welcomed into His kingdom
    3. He was the first pope in Italy
  4. Where I found my information
    1. Saint Peter. 2007. Catholic Online. 11 May 2007
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