Catechisms

-- Incorporates all the final modifications made in the official Latin text of the Catechism
-- Provides a much more complete index
-- Contains a brand new glossary of terms
-- Includes Pope John Paul II's 1997 decree promulgating the official Latin text.

All this new information adds up to 100 pages more than in the original edition which means the second edition is not only easier to use and easier to understand, it's the definitive version of the Catechism!

The Bible text in the explanation of this version of Luther's Small Catechism are taken from the English Standard Version (ESV) of the Bible.

Written by Martin Luther in 1529 in question and answer format, the Small Catechism explores the Six Chief Parts of Christian Doctrine: the Ten Commandments, the Apostles Creed, the Lord's Prayer, the Sacrament of Holy Baptism, Confession, and the Sacrament of the Altar. Also included are daily prayers, a table of duties for Christians in their various callings in life, and a guide for Christians to use as they prepare to receive Holy Communion. Luther intended the catechism to be a prayer book for individuals and families and a powerful tool for the Christian life because it provides a brief, clear summary of God s Word on the essentials of the Christian faith.

Additional reference material includes: books of the Bible; the creeds and confessions; an explanation of Luther's seal; an explanation of the church year; fifty terms relating to worship and God's House; a brief history of the time between the testaments; an outline of God's salvation plan; and fifty Christian symbols and their meanings.

The explanation contained in this text was not written by Martin Luther. An explanation designed to help students understand and apply Luther's Small Catechism has accompanied editions of the Catechism since the early days of Lutheranism. The explanation is based upon and largely includes the work of Johann Konrad Dietrich, Carl Ferdinand Wilhelm Walther, Heinrich Christian Schwan, and the committee that prepared the synodical catechism of 1943.

This curriculum features workbook pages that correspond with the 26 chapters found in Catechetical Helps for a New Day. Through yes/no, multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, matching, and short-answer activities, concepts are reviewed and reinforced, and learning is assessed. Workbook activities cover the Six Chief Parts found in Luther's Small Catechism. The Answer Key provides a copy of all activities contained in the Student Workbook with answers.

For individual or group use
Use with Catechetical Helps for a New Day

Includes all of Luther's Small Catechism, as well as additional Scripture references.

A proven way to teach Biblical truth Catholic Religious Education Books

Contains the basic principles of the Lutheran religion with some explanation.

What has happened to confirmation in the Lutheran church? In the past it involved intensive instruction in Martin Luther's Small Catechism and a final public examination before the entire congregation. Its purpose was to prepare the confirmand for participation in the Lord's Supper. Nowadays, however, participation in the Lord's Supper is allowed after a few hours of instruction, and confirmation understood to be among other things some sort of completion of baptism. But is that what it is? And was what was done in the past more theologically grounded in Lutheran theology than commonly understood? In this short, but hard-hitting work, noted church historian Oliver Olson explores these questions and arrives at what many will most assuredly understand to be surprising answers!