“Catechism” is instruction in the Christian doctrine. Students learn the basics of the Christian faith through simple questions and answers. The regular curriculum is designed for teenagers and follows the Heidelberg Catechism from 1561. The pre-confession class is a preparation for becoming full (“communicant”) member in a Reformed church.
Catechism lessons
(These lessons may also be used as sermons.)
Lesson 01: My only comfort (LD 1a)
Lesson 02: God, our Saviour (LD 1b)
Lesson 03: The law of love (LD 2)
Lesson 04: The image of God (LD 3a)
Lesson 05: Our corruption (LD 3b)
Lesson 06: Deserved punishment (LD 4)
Lesson 07: The search for a Saviour (LD 5)
Lesson 08: The God-Man Saviour (LD 6a)
Lesson 09: The holy gospel (LD 6b)
Lesson 10: True faith (LD 7a)
Lesson 11: What to believe? (LD 7b)
Lesson 12: Knowing the Triune God (LD 8)
Lesson 13: The Creator is my Father (LD 9)
Lesson 14: In good times and bad times (LD 10)
Lesson 15: No other name (LD 11)
Lesson 16: The Anointed One (LD 12a)
Lesson 17: The anointed ones (LD 12b)
Lesson 18: God’s Son, our Lord (LD 13)
Lesson 19: Heaven and earth meet (LD 14)
Lesson 20: The way of suffering (LD 15)
Lesson 21: The death of death (LD 16a)
Lesson 22: Jesus went down into hell (LD 16b)
Lesson 23: The risen Lord gives life (LD 17)
Lesson 24: He is still with us (LD 18a)
Lesson 25: Christ’s work in heaven (LD 18b, 19a)
Lesson 26: The gracious Judge (LD 19b)
Pre-confession class
Lesson 01: Your confession of faith
Lesson 03: The confession of the church
Lesson 04: Orthodoxy and error
Lesson 05: Sinner saved by grace
Lesson 10: Forsaking the world
Lesson 13: Preaching and Bible study
Lesson 15: Elders and church discipline
Lesson 16: Church federation
Lesson 17: Witness and outreach