St. Peter

St. Peter

Early life
1. Peter was a native of Bethsaida, near Lake Tiberias.He worked as a fisherman with his brother Andrew.
2. Peter was always listed as the first of the apostles in all of the New Testament accounts.
3. Peter is recorded more than any other disciple, and was at Jesus' side at the Transfiguration, the raising of Jairus' daughter, and the Agony of the Garden of Gethsemane.
What virtues he models
1. Leadership- Jesus gave Peter the famous command to “Feed my lambs.... Tend my sheep.... Feed my sheep”.
2. Faith- At the Council of Jerusalem Peter gave his support to preaching to Gentiles, which permitted the new Church to become universal.
3. Courage- Peter caught so many fish that he fell down before Jesus' feet and was told by the Lord, “Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching men”.
His importance to our Church
1. Peter was the prince of our apostles.
2. Peter was the first pope.
3. With St. Paul he, was the founder of the see of Rome.
Where I found my information