Some time ago I handed-out a copy of Luther's shorter catechism. This was a simple document that the great Reformer produced to teach his flock the basics of the Christian faith.
I had intended for ages to go through it with the whole church family, young & old together, however I thought it best to wait until the Passion for Life Mission had come and gone. So starting this Sunday, I hope to catechize the church! Sounds painful, but it simply means to teach the foundations of the faith in such a way that people are able to remember them.
Catechisms have been part of Christian tradition for nearly as long as the church has existed. Often they consist of a series of questions and answers. However, in his Shorter Catechism, Luther put together The Ten Commandments (how we are to live), the Lord's Prayer (how we are to pray), and the Creed (what we are to believe.)In the meantime, before Sunday, check out Luther's Wikipedia entry to get a feel of the great man. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Luther
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