1. The document discusses the origins and purpose of the Catholic Church. It explains that the Church was established by Jesus Christ when he called his disciples to form a community of faith. 2. It notes that Jesus designated Peter as the "rock" on which he would build his Church. The early Christians understood this to mean that Peter would be the first Pope and leader of the Church. 3. The Catholic Church traces its teachings and traditions back to the original teachings of Christ and the apostles through an unbroken line of succession among bishops.