St Peter

Question 1

Who is St Peter and what role did he play in the early Christian Church?

Answer 1

St. Peter, originally a fisherman, became a well-known leader in the early Christian Church. He was chosen by Jesus as the Rock on which the Church would be built and served as its leader after Jesus’ ascension.

Question 2

How did St. Peter demonstrate his leadership in the early Church?

Answer 2

With honesty and decisiveness, making important decisions for the Church and performing miracles such as curing the lame beggar.

Question 3

What was St. Peter’s fate, and how did he respond to it?

Answer 3

St. Peter was crucified upside-down at his own request, considering himself unworthy to die in the same way as Jesus.

Question 4

Where can relics of St. Peter be found today?

Answer 4

St. Peter’s Basilica, where he was buried on Vatican Hill.

Question 5

What is a Martyr?

Answer 5

Someone who has given up their life for the faith, beliefs or culture.

Question 6

What is an Epistle?

Answer 6

A letter addressed to all whom it may concern, and intended to be made public

Question 7

What is a Sanhedrin?

Answer 7

The supreme religious council of the Jews

Question 8

Where did Peter spend his last years?

Answer 8

Rome.

Question 9

What did St Peter become when he went to Rome?

Answer 9

The first bishop of the Church of Rome and the first Pope or leader of the whole Church.

Question 10

What was St Peter always first in?

Answer 10

1. Always being mentioned first whenever the 12 apostles are listed
2. Who cut off the ear of the high priest’s
   servant on the night Jesus was arrested.
3. To declare that Jesus was the Son of God.
4. To enter Jesus’s empty tomb

Question 11

What did his crucifixion demonstrate

Answer 11

This act demonstrated his humility and commitment to his faith.