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Lesson 16

Jesus Chose Twelve Apostles

The Apostles were the first bishops and have started the line of apostolic succession. St. Peter has a place of primacy among the Apostles.

Catechism Connections

Lesson Topics
Gospels Life of Christ Parables & Miracles
Essential Lessons
Lesson Vocabulary

  • Apostle
    :
    An Apostle is one who is sent. Jesus called twelve men to be His Apostles.
  • Apostolic Succession
    :
    Apostolic Succession is the handing on of authority from the Apostles to their successors, the bishops, through the laying on of hands.
  • Pope
    :
    The pope is the Bishop of Rome and the successor to St. Peter as the head of the Church on earth.
  • Bishop
    :
    A bishop is typically the leader of a diocese and a main teacher of the Catholic faith. He makes the Sacraments available to the people of his diocese. He is a successor to the Apostles.
  • Priest
    :
    A priest is a co-worker with his bishop. He preaches the Gospel of Christ and makes the Sacraments, especially the Holy Eucharist, available to the People of God.

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