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The Story of Saint Peter
A fisherman follows Jesus, learns to trust, makes a painful mistake, and discovers that forgiveness can give him a new beginning.
Story Summary
This story follows Simon Peter from his fishing boat to life as an apostle. Scripture records his call, his denial, the risen Jesus forgiving him, Pentecost and his release from prison. Ancient tradition describes his death in Rome. The final page offers four points of reflection.
What This Story Covers
- Simon the Fisherman
- Put Out into the Deep
- A Name Like a Rock
- To Whom Shall We Go?
- The Night Fear Won
- Breakfast by the Lake
- The Rock Stands Up
- Chains and an Angel
- All the Way to Rome
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Evidence for This Page
Read-aloud narration by an openly licensed voice model. Illustrations are original composite scenes, not historical footage.
About this story
These scenes are imaginative illustrations, not historical footage. The modern child and grandparent beside Saint Peter's Basilica on pages nine and ten are reflection scenes, not Peter's burial or martyrdom. Scripture events, ancient tradition and the author's reflections are distinguished in the story. The final narrated page offers four points of reflection.
Sources: Benedict XVI: Peter the fisherman; Benedict XVI: Peter the apostle; Acts 2; Acts 12; Eusebius: Church History; Jerome: On Illustrious Men, chapter 1; Saint Peter’s Necropolis.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Saint Peter?
A fisherman from Galilee called by Jesus to become an apostle. Scripture tells of his trust, his failure and forgiveness, and his leadership after Pentecost.
Who is this storybook for?
Children ages 6 to 12, reading or listening with family. The final narrated page includes four points of reflection.
Which parts come from Scripture?
The call, denial, forgiveness, Pentecost and escape from prison follow Gospel and Acts accounts. Peter’s death in Rome follows ancient Christian tradition. Reflections and illustrations are authored retellings, not eyewitness records.