Catechism
What Is The Heidelberg Catechism? The Heidelberg Catechism was written in Heidelberg at the request of Elector Frederick III, ruler of the most influential German province, the Palatinate, from 1559 to 1576. This pious Christian prince commissioned Zacharius Ursinus, twenty-eight years of age and professor of theology at the Heidelberg University, and Caspar Olevianus, twenty-six years old and Frederick's court preacher, to prepare a catechism for instructing the youth and for guiding pastors and teachers. The Catechism was soon divided into fifty-two sections, so that a section of the Catechism could be explained to the churches each Sunday of the year.
It is one of the "Three Forms of Unity" which are the standards of the United Reformed Churches in North America, the other two being: The Belgic Confession and the Canons of Dordt.
After Lord's Day 1, The Heildelberg Catechism is divided into three sections, the first relating to the sin and misery of man, the second relating to how man is delivered from this sin and misery, and the third relating to how man can express gratitude for such deliverance. Another way to think of these three sections is in terms of 1.Guilt, 2.Grace,and 3.Gratitude or 1.Sin, 2.Salvation, and 3.Service.
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Goals Of Catechism Study
1. To instruct the youth on the principles and beliefs of the Reformed Christian faith
2. A concise and thorough explanation of the Christian faith and what we believe
3. To comfort and encourage one in their Christian walk with the Lord
When Are Catechism Classes Held?
On Sunday after the morning service during the months of September to May
Catechism Schedule 2009/2010
TBD
Catechism
What Is The Heidelberg Catechism? The Heidelberg Catechism was written in Heidelberg at the request of Elector Frederick III, ruler of the most influential German province, the Palatinate, from 1559 to 1576. This pious Christian prince commissioned Zacharius Ursinus, twenty-eight years of age and professor of theology at the Heidelberg University, and Caspar Olevianus, twenty-six years old and Frederick's court preacher, to prepare a catechism for instructing the youth and for guiding pastors and teachers. The Catechism was soon divided into fifty-two sections, so that a section of the Catechism could be explained to the churches each Sunday of the year.
It is one of the "Three Forms of Unity" which are the standards of the United Reformed Churches in North America, the other two being: The Belgic Confession and the Canons of Dordt.
After Lord's Day 1, The Heildelberg Catechism is divided into three sections, the first relating to the sin and misery of man, the second relating to how man is delivered from this sin and misery, and the third relating to how man can express gratitude for such deliverance. Another way to think of these three sections is in terms of 1.Guilt, 2.Grace,and 3.Gratitude or 1.Sin, 2.Salvation, and 3.Service.
Interested in learning more about the Heidelberg Catechism? [click here]
Goals Of Catechism Study
1. To instruct the youth on the principles and beliefs of the Reformed Christian faith
2. A concise and thorough explanation of the Christian faith and what we believe
3. To comfort and encourage one in their Christian walk with the Lord
When Are Catechism Classes Held?
On Sunday after the morning service during the months of September to May
Catechism Schedule 2009/2010
TBD