For most 21st century Christians, the word 'catechism' is a dirty word. And the concept of catechizing my children - well that's almost child abuse isn't it?
Well think again!
New York pastor and author Tim Keller teamed up with the Gospel Coalition last year to produce a new catechism for all the family based on some of the historic catechisms of the past.
And it's BRILLIANT!
(It's even has it's own free iphone and ipad app!)
(Or there's a web-based version for people who don't own i-things)
(And there's even a pdf version for people who are computer-phobic)
As most catechisms do, it's made up of questions and answers, through which biblical truths are taught. Each question comes with an adult answer and a shorter child-friendly answer. The idea is that all the family learns together. There are 52 questions, the idea being that you learn one question a week for the whole year.
We've done catechisms as a family for a few years now. I generally compile one once a year that we work through during our summer family holiday. (These are available on the church website - click HERE)
Each Q&A in the New City Catechism comes with a supporting bible passage, a short explanation, a prayer and a video clip from Bible teachers such as Tim Keller, Don Carson, Kevin DeYoung, John Piper to name just a few.
In short, this is a superb and rich resource!
With the new year nearly upkn us, why not make a New Years resolution to work through it as an individual or as a family this year?
If you're not convinced - click HERE for the rationale.
If you're interested click HERE to go to the website.
DIRECT LINKS:
Rationale: http://www.newcitycatechism.com/intro.php
Website: http://www.newcitycatechism.com/
