1.

Biography of Peter

a. His Strengths and weaknesses

- Peter's weaknesses were always the result of his own will, when he tried to rely on
himself instead of Christ. For example, just before His trial, St. Peter denied Him three
times. Our Blessed Lord provided him with all of his strength through the Holy Spirit. He
was strong when he relied on God to lead His Church.

b. Why he was chosen as the first Pope

- According to Catholic belief, Simon Peter was distinguished by Jesus to hold the first
place of honor and authority. Also in Catholic belief, Peter was, as the first Bishop of
Rome, the first Pope. Furthermore, they consider every Pope to be Peter's successor and
the rightful superior of all other bishops.

2. Biography of Paul

a. Biblical narratives of his conversion

a. Romans
b. 1 Corinthians
c. 2 Corinthians
d. Galatians
e. Ephesians
f. Philippians
g. Colossians
h. 1 Thessalonians
i. 2 Thessalonians
j. 1 Timothy
k. 2 Timothy
l. Titus
m. Philemon
n. Hebrews

3. Pentecost

a. What happened during Pentecost?

After Jesus’ ascension, his followers, about 120 of them, continued to meet in Jerusalem. Acts
2:1-13 records the events of this Pentecost, about 10 days after Jesus’ ascension. Jesus’ followers
were all together when a sound like the blowing of a mighty wind came from heaven and filled
the place where they were staying. What appeared to be tongues of fire separated and rested on
each of them, they were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues. When
this happened, a crowd gathered to investigate the noise. And when they did, they heard Jesus’
followers all speaking in the native languages of the listeners. The crowd had come to celebrate
Shavuot and was from all over the known world, with many different native languages. Yet, each
was hearing what was said in their own native language. This confused the crowd, but Peter
explained to them that what they were experiencing was the fulfillment of a prophecy in Joel
2:28-32. A prophecy that included God pouring out his Spirit on all people. Peter then proceeded
to preach his first sermon, explaining who Jesus was and the significance of what had happened
to him. Then he called on them to repent and turn to Jesus for salvation. And that day, 3,000
people believed and were saved.

b. What is its relevance to Christianity?

- Pentecost reminds Christians that God is present on earth through the Holy Spirit, and
that the Holy Spirit inspires Christians to fulfill their mission of following Christ and
making Him known to all nations.