St. Peter

1. Early life
   1. Peter is a native of Bethsaida near Lake Tiberias.
   2. Peter is called on by Jesus to become a disciple and travels with Jesus most of his life.
   3. He organized the Last Supper and played a large role in the passion of Jesus Christ.
2. What virtues he models
   1. He modeled modesty. He did this by not wanting to sacrifice himself as Christ did because he said he was unworthy.
   2. He modeled faith. He did this by always being by Jesus' side and always being a disciple. He even stayed a disciple after Jesus died
   3. He modeled commitment. He did this by always being a disciple of Jesus, even when he died and there was little hope of his return. He was the first to begin preaching in the name of Christ after his death.
   4. He models love. He did this by always being with Christ and not betraying him. He also helped Jesus and wept for him when He died.
3. His importance to our Church
   1. Peter was the first pope in the church.
   2. Peter played many parts in the Last Supper and the life of Christ. He was with our Lord most of the time and was always by His side.
   3. Peter brought the entire gospel to the Gentiles and was the first apostle to begin to make miracles in the name of Lord.
   4. He gave us more information for the bible on the life and teachings of Jesus, which will help us learn much more about Him.
4. Where I found my information
   1. Citation- "St. Peter." Catholic Online. Catholic Online. 4 May 2007 <http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=5358>.