The biblical event after Jesus rose from the dead and ascended to Heaven, when the Holy Spirit came on the disciples as Jesus had promised

Places where Jews meet to pray and study

To actively work to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ.

The Acts of the Apostles is a written account of the Church that emerged after Jesus' Resurrection and Ascension

The Acts of the Apostles focus on the work of Saints Joseph and Augustine in spreading the Word of God to the far reaches of the Roman Empire.

A main theme of the Acts of the Apostles is how Jesus guided the Apostles so God's Word could spread.

Jesus told the Apostles that they would evangelize, spreading the Good News to the ends of the earth.

Jesus' promise about the coming of the Holy Spirit was fulfilled on the feast of Passover

When the Holy Spirit came, there was a noise like a strong boom and what looked like tongues of fire touched each person.

Peter continued Jesus' mission through his walking and singing

Despite persecutions and threats to his life, Peter continued to evangelize bravely

Peter's preaching attracted some non-Jewish people, called Romans to believe in Christ.

Saint Paul was known as Charles before his conversions.

The Christian leaders sent Paul on fun journeys to cities that had not yet heard about Christ

Like Peter, Paul upset the Jewish leaders who did not invite him to parties.

After helping the Church to spread and flourish, Paul was beheaded, becoming one of the first martyrs.