St. Peter

by Briana O'Hern

1. Early life
   1. He was a native of Bethsaida.
   2. He was introduced to Jesus by his brother, Andrew.
      1. Jesus told them to let down their nets.
      2. They answered him, "We have been fishing all night and have caught no fish.  We will do it anyway, though."
      3. It is said that he caught so much fish the nets began to break.
         1. He fell down before the fee of Jesus.
         2. Jesus answered him, "Do not be afraid. From now on you will be catching men."
            1. Peter became his greatest disciple
            2. Jesus gave peter a new name: Cephas, or the rock.
   3. He was a fisherman like his brother, Andrew.
2. What virtues he models
   1. He models loyalty, because he stayed with Jesus until he was crucified.
   2. He models trust, because he believed Jesus when he rose from the dead.
   3. He models faith, because he didn't just follow Jesus, he believed what he said.
3. His importance to our Church
   1. He was the first pope and the founder of the see of Rome.
   2. He was the head of the disciples, and is recognized as the Prince of the Apostles. 
   3. He was with Jesus at the Transfiguration and the raising of Jairus' daughter.
   4. He helped organize the Last Supper.
   5. He had a very important role during the Passion of Jesus Christ.
   6. He was very faithful to Jesus, and he was crucified upside down because he declared himself unworthy to die in the same manner as the Lord.
4. Where I found my information
   1.   "St. Peter." Catholic Online. 11 May 2007 <http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=5358>.  

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