Faith & Life Grade 7 · Chapter 11 · Jesus Founds His Church
Meet the Twelve Apostles
Jesus chose twelve ordinary men, fishermen, a tax collector, and others, to be the foundation of His Church. Knowing them as real people makes the Church’s beginning come alive.
Explore the idea
Select an Apostle, then choose the detail that fits him. Bonus: have students name which Apostle their parish or a nearby church is named for.
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Discuss the connection
Jesus chose ordinary, imperfect men. What does that tell you about whom God can use today?
An original interactive exercise for Faith & Life Grade 7, Chapter 11 (“Jesus Founds His Church”). Grounded in Scripture and the Catechism of the Catholic Church.