RE - Y9 - St Peter and St Paul: Foundational Pillars

This concise lesson pack explores the strategic and theological foundations of the early Church through its two most iconic leaders.

• Analyze Missions: Contrast Peter’s leadership in Jerusalem with Paul’s Gentile-focused missions.
• Examine Martyrdom: Discuss how their deaths fueled Church growth ($Sanguis$ $martyrum$ $est$ $semen$ $christianorum$).
• Compare Methods: Evaluate Peter’s focus on tradition vs. Paul’s focus on theological expansion.
• Evaluate Legacy: Assess their combined role in shaping modern Christian identity.

Activity: The Great Convergence
Instructions: Draw a large Venn diagram in the space below. Label one circle ‘St. Peter’ and the other ‘St. Paul’.

Categorize the following points:

• St. Peter: Original Apostle, “The Rock,” First Pope, Focused on Jewish converts.
• St. Paul: Former Pharisee, Roman Citizen, Author of Epistles, Missionary to Gentiles.
• The Intersection: Martyred in Rome under Nero, present at the Council of Jerusalem, preached the Resurrection of Jesus.

“Peter provided the structure; Paul provided the reach.” Based on your diagram, do you agree?