Did St. Peter establish any Church before he came to Rome?
A. Before he came to Rome, St. Peter established a Church at Antioch and ruled over it for several years. Q. 506. Who are the successors of the other Apostles? A. The successors of the other Apostles are the Bishops of the Holy Catholic Church. Q. 507. How do we know that the bishops of the Church are the successors of the Apostles? A. We know that the bishops of the Church are the successors of the Apostles because they continue the work of the Apostles and give proof of the same authority. They have always exercised the rights and powers that belonged to the Apostles in making laws for the Church, in consecrating bishops and ordaining priests. Q. 508. Why did Christ found the Church? A. Christ founded the Church to teach, govern, sanctify, and save all men. Q. 509. Are all bound to belong to the Church? A. All are bound to belong to the Church, and he who knows the Church to be the true Church and remains out of it cannot be saved. Q. 510. Is it ever possible for one to be saved who
