PETER: ROCK OF THE CHURCH
Jesus chose this Apostle to have a special leadership role among the Twelve and gave him this name, meaning “rock.”
Who is Peter?
This book of the Bible describes the growth of the early Christian community after Jesus' Ascension.
What is Acts of the Apostles?
Catholics believe the Holy Spirit is the Third Person of this mystery of three Persons in one God.
What is the Blessed Trinity?
This person founded the Church.
Who is Jesus Christ?
Jesus' mission continued after His Ascension because He entrusted His followers with this responsibility.
What is proclaiming the Gospel / continuing His mission?
In Acts 10, Peter learned through a vision that God does not want Christians to consider these people spiritually “unclean.”
Who are the Gentiles?
Peter preached that Jesus was the Messiah and called people to respond through repentance and this sacrament.
What is Baptism?
The Holy Spirit guided these important people as they continued Jesus' mission after His Ascension.
Who are the Apostles?
The Pope and bishops have a special responsibility to teach, guard, and explain the faith. This teaching authority is called the ______.
What is the Magisterium?
Peter's experience with Cornelius challenged the early Christians to recognize that God's plan of salvation included these people.
Who are the Gentiles?
Peter told the people to repent and be baptized so they could receive this gift from God.
What is the Holy Spirit?
The Apostles did not simply keep Jesus' message to themselves; they continued this mission that Jesus had given them.
What is preaching the Gospel / making disciples?
The Holy Spirit is not simply a symbol or force. Catholics believe He is a divine Person who is fully this.
What is God?
The Church is called the “Body of Christ.” Christ is the head, while Christians are described as these.
What are the members of His Body?
If the Church is the Body of Christ, what does that suggest about the relationship between individual Christians and the Church?
Christians are members of one spiritual body united in Christ, with each person having a role in the life and mission of the Church.
Peter's encounter with Cornelius demonstrated that salvation through Jesus was not limited to this particular group.
Who are the Jews?
The story of Cornelius is significant because he was a Gentile who received the Gospel and gifts from this part of the Trinity.
What is the Holy Spirit?
The Holy Spirit helps the Church remain faithful to the teachings originally given by Jesus and the Apostles. This guidance is especially connected to the Church's teaching authority. Name the authority.
What is the Magisterium?
This term describes the Church's connection to the Apostles and their teaching throughout history.
What is apostolic?
A student says, “The Church was created by the Apostles after Jesus died.” What important correction should you make?
: Jesus founded the Church and entrusted the Apostles with continuing His mission.
: DAILY DOUBLE!
Explain why Peter's encounter with Cornelius was an important turning point for the early Church.
It showed that the Gospel and salvation through Jesus were meant for all people, including Gentiles, and helped the Church understand that God's plan was not limited to the Jewish people.
DAILY DOUBLE!
Why is the Book of Acts important to Catholics when studying the Church?
It records the actions of the Apostles and the growth of the early Church, showing how the mission Jesus gave the Apostles continued after His Ascension.
Suppose the Apostles were afraid to preach after Jesus' Ascension. What role of the Holy Spirit would help explain how they were able to continue Jesus' mission?
The Holy Spirit strengthened, guided, and empowered them to proclaim the Gospel
Why is apostolic tradition important to Catholics?
It helps ensure that the faith and teachings received from Jesus and the Apostles are faithfully handed on from one generation to the next.
FINAL CHALLENGE!
Put these in the correct order to show how the mission of the Church developed:
A. The Apostles preach the Gospel
B. Jesus chooses and teaches the Apostles
C. The Church continues the Apostles' mission
D. The Holy Spirit strengthens and guides the Apostles
: B → D → A → C