Sistine ChapelThis is where the Cardinals meet to elect a new pope.

They are cut off from the rest of the world to maintain privacy.

The ceiling was designed by Michelangelo

Michelangelo was known more as a sculptor.

The PietaThis representation of Mary holding the body of Jesus is known as a Pieta.

Michelangelo sculpted “The Pieta.”

Renaissance artwork focuses on humanism.

PeterPeter is considered to be the first pope.

He is often depicted as holding the key to the gates of heaven.

PetrifiedThis used to be a tree….now it’s a rock.

To be petrified is to be scared stiff (like a rock).

Petroleum is oil drilled from the ground.

PetraPetra is a building carved out of rock in Jordan.

The KeyThe layout of St. Peter’s Square is in the shape of a lock and/or key depending on how it is viewed.

Notice the Cruciform shape of the Basilica itself.

Petrine Guaruntee“And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.”

Ring of the Fisherman

For stamping For Wearing

Why fisherman?

CoronationCoronation implies kings and queens, monarchies.

Investiture means having a coat put on