Catechism Memorization Schedule

But as for you, teach what accords with sound doctrine. Titus 2:1

To encourage and assist in memorization of the catechism, and for the general edificaiton of all, we have arranged the 107 questions of the Westminster Shorter Catechism into a 2-year schedule; there is usually one question per week.  Questions of the week will appear here on our website; you can also download or print the schedule for the entire year. We encourage children and youth to commit the catechism to memory; it is appropriate for most children starting at the age of 8-10 years old.  Adults are encouraged to memorize it as well!

For younger children, we have scheduled First Catechism on a two-year schedule as well.  These questions are appropriate for most preschool and elementary children; children as young as 2 years old can start memorizing answers!

Catechism Calendar
This calendar shows all the questions scheduled each week.

Catechism Schedule

Westminster Shorter Catechism (Older Children & Adults)
2008 Questions (Set A)
Set B Questions

First Catechism (Preschool and elementary children)
2008 Questions (Set A)
Set B Questions

Recommended Resources (Click on the image for more information)

	The Westminster Shorter Catechism This is the original 1647 version, published by Banner of Truth.  This editon includes Scripture proofs in the King James Version.  This is the most widely available booklet.  The text of the catechism is also availabe for free on our website and is also in the back of the Trinity Hymnal.
	Training Hearts, Teaching Minds by Starr Meade This is a wonderful resource for teaching the catechism to children of all ages and families as a whole. One week is devoted to each question in the Westminster Shorter Catechism.  There are six lessons for each question, intended to be read Monday through Saturday.  She gives a detailed but readable and practical discussion for each catechism question, geared especially for children.  She uses the Catechism in Modern English as the text for the questions and answers, but it is very easy to substitute the original version in your reading and memorization.
	Big Truths for Little Kids by Susan and Richie Hunt This is a set of 36 stories for preschool children designed to teach and to illustrate the truths found in the Shorter Catechism.  Several catechism questions precede each story, and each story has discussion questions and a scripture and suggested prayer topic at the end.  The book is not a memorization aid but rather designed to help children understand and apply the truths contained in the catechism questions, though it certainly can be used along with a children’s memory program at home or at church.  She uses mostly questions from First Catechism, though in some cases she uses questions from Catechism for Young Children.  She also changes the answers that contain Scripture to the New King James Version of the Bible.
	First Catechism This is a revision of the Catechism for Young Children (1840). It is published by Great Commission Publications (GCP), the publishing arm of the PCA and OPC denominations. It contains 150 questions. This version is used by many modern catechism programs and resources for young children, particularly in the PCA and OPC churches. It is available in booklet form from GCP.  There is some confusion about this version; click on the image for more information.
	Westminster Shorter Catechism Memory Cards Cards make memorization fun and easy for children and adults! Each perforated card has a catechism question on one side and the answer on the back. (Packet includes 107 memory cards and convenient vinyl, stand-up container.)

Full list of catechism resources for adults and children