Bible Sound Off (Catechisms)
To catechize means to instruct systematically, especially by questions, answers, and explanations and corrections. Therefore a catechism is the manual or questions used to catechize someone. In order to avoid any negative connotations with the word catechism we have chosen to simply call this tool Bible Sound Off. From early church history to present day, this time tested tool helps teach Biblical truths that are vital for a good understanding of who God is and what His word says.
At first glance it might seem that catechizing small children won’t work but one would be amazed how much toddlers can absorb. In fact, in the early years of development is really when a parent wants to input as many facts as possible. As children develop, these ‘facts’ become the well from which they draw when their brains develop reasoning.
Even with children as young as 2-3 you can do 1 question a week and cover 50 questions in the year. You will be amazed at how they remember the answer and even more amazed at how you remember them yourself. The great thing is that, since you are the one reading the question and have the answers in front of you, knowing the answer to the question is not yourself. Many a parent, including the author, has ended up catechizing themselves as they catechize their children.
You can research this more online but if you plan to read the resource mentioned in this guide Family Shepherds: Calling and Equipping Men to Lead Their Homes by Voddie Baucham, you will see how this could fit into family discipleship.
At first glance it might seem that catechizing small children won’t work but one would be amazed how much toddlers can absorb. In fact, in the early years of development is really when a parent wants to input as many facts as possible. As children develop, these ‘facts’ become the well from which they draw when their brains develop reasoning.
Even with children as young as 2-3 you can do 1 question a week and cover 50 questions in the year. You will be amazed at how they remember the answer and even more amazed at how you remember them yourself. The great thing is that, since you are the one reading the question and have the answers in front of you, knowing the answer to the question is not yourself. Many a parent, including the author, has ended up catechizing themselves as they catechize their children.
You can research this more online but if you plan to read the resource mentioned in this guide Family Shepherds: Calling and Equipping Men to Lead Their Homes by Voddie Baucham, you will see how this could fit into family discipleship.
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