St. Peter, the First Pope

Film Focus: This video provides an introduction to St. Peter as the first Pope of the Catholic Church.

Text Focus: Page 122

Discussion Questions:

1. St. Peter is the first Pope of the Catholic Church. Why is it significant that there is an unbroken line of succession from St. Peter to Pope Francis?
2. What does it mean that St. Peter is the “rock of the Church”?
3. During the Passion and Crucifixion, Peter denied Jesus three times. How did Peter repent of these denials?
4. What are some of the things that Peter did after Jesus’ Resurrection?

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