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Catechisms


Ephesians 6:4
"… do not exasperate your children, instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord."


What is a Catechism?

A catechism is a summary of the principles of Christian doctrine and serves as a learning introduction to the Sacraments traditionally used in Christian religious teaching of children and adult believers. Catechisms are doctrinal manuals, often in the form of questions followed by answers to be memorised. The early Christian's adopted this practice as a way of keeping summaries of the teachings for easy learning.

What is a Children’s Catechism?

A Bible Verse Memory System.

The children’s catechism is a bible memory system for churches, families, and young people. It is designed to help the whole family learn the word of God together.

The children’s catechism contains a question and answer style approach, perfect for family devotions or Sunday school classes. Each response to be memorised and given by the child contains a direct quotation from the bible.

Why use Catechisms?

  1. A catechism encourages the unity of essential beliefs among God’s children. Many people want to know what constitutes a true Christian essential teaching. What are the primary teachings of the Christian faith? Catechisms can help promote unity among Christians by helping establish the fundamentals of the faith.
  2. Catechism promotes a faster, deeper understanding as verses are tied to appropriate questions. Children are helped to tie verses to meaning through the use of questions and answers. Children begin to understand the usefulness of God’s Word as they see how clearly it answers important questions.
  3. Catechism stimulates and motivates learning, because most children love to answer questions. Questions are a teacher’s most useful ally, because through them one gains access to precious minds. As Jesus showed, questions are invaluable when teaching the Truth.
** For further reading see: Westminster Catechism for Young Children available online.

Questions and Answers About Catechisms

adapted from Tony K's internet version

Q: What is a catechism?
A: A simple way to learn Bible truth.

Q: In what does a catechism primarily consist?
A: A catechism contains questions and short memorable answers.

Q: How might a person instruct their family in right doctrine?
A: The diligent use of a catechism.

Q: Do all catechism teach Roman Catholic doctrine?
A: No, many protestant catechisms have been written. They lead straight back to bible teaching. Directly from the 'The Word of God.'

Q: Are catechisms only for children?
A: No, both young and old can benefit from their instruction.

Q: Does the use of a catechism detract from the authority of Scripture?
A: No, a good catechism will explain and uphold the Word of God.

Q: Do catechisms make children bored?
A: No, a wise teacher may use this form with great benefit for children. Living Faith Church can build in fun practical activities to remember the supporting scriptures.

Q: Are catechisms educationally appropriate for modern children?
A: Yes, the curiosity of an active mind is drawn to answer questions.

Q: What are the best catechisms?
A: We have selected the 'The Westminster Shorter Catechism'.

Q: Where can a person learn more about catechisms?
A: The internet has many resources. Wikipedia Article.