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  1. 3. The martyrdom of St. ____, recognized as the first Christian martyr, marked a pivotal moment in early Church history.
  2. 4. Central to the establishment of the Church is the pivotal moment when Our Lord elevated ____ to a special role.
  3. 6. The Temple, a central place of worship for Jews, was ____, leading to a significant shift in the Jewish religion.
  4. 8. This act is the foundation of the ____, marking Peter as the first Pope.
  5. 12. The council concluded that Gentiles did not need to follow these specific Jewish laws, which was a significant decision that opened the door for the widespread conversion of ____.
  6. 13. The ____ of Jerusalem was convened around AD 50 to address doctrinal issues.
  7. 14. The history of the Catholic Church starts with the ____ and the Passion of Christ.
  8. 15. St. Paul, formerly known as ____ of Tarsus, was a critical figure in the early Church.
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  1. 1. St. Peter eventually moved to ____, making it the central seat of the Church.
  2. 2. The ____ of Jerusalem in AD 70 by the Romans had profound implications for early Christians.
  3. 5. The Apostles were chosen by Our Lord to spread His ____ and continue His mission after His ascension.
  4. 7. The council addressed whether Gentile converts to Christianity needed to observe ____ laws.
  5. 9. The Church was initially established on the Twelve ____.
  6. 10. Our Lord says to Peter, "I will give you the keys to the ____ of heaven" (Matthew 16:19).
  7. 11. Christ is the Church’s ____.