Exploring Catholic Social Teaching

Answer Key
Handout A: Jesus Washing Peter’s Feet
1. Jesus Christ
2. Washing the feet of a man
3. St. Peter
4. The Apostles in the Upper Room at the Last Supper
5. Jesus washing the Apostles’ feet on Holy Thursday
6. Accept reasoned answers.
7. Because he knows that Jesus is God the Son; only lowly servants were expected to wash feet.
8. Unless Peter is washed by Jesus, Peter will not go to Heaven.
9. Jesus tells them that He has given them an example to follow. He models servant leadership,
humility, unconditional love, and mercy. Accept additional reasoned answers.
10. These words remind us how Jesus cleanses our souls of sin. Students may make connections to
the Sacraments of Baptism and Confession and the use of holy water and sacred chrism.
Handout B: Foot Washing
1. Pope Francis
2. Accept reasoned answers
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