the missions were primarily designed to bring the catholic faith to the native peoples. the two parties then exchange the cards face down. he believed that if the church were to grow in that area it must train up its own priests. much of our information comes from the study of coins, of which many have been found. her responsibilities progressively increased over the years. however, he was not a passive figure in the events leading up to his death; he defended haven and "killed the ship that killed [them]". 