Christian catechism

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Christian catechism is a structured summary of Christian doctrine, typically presented in a question-and-answer format for teaching the faith, especially to children and new believers.

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Christian catechism canonical 1
Christian doctrine 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf didactic literature
religious educational text
summary of Christian doctrine
developedSignificantlyIn Reformation era
linked to: Reformation
hasAudience adult converts
catechumens
children
clergy in training
lay Christians
youth
hasFormat question-and-answer
hasFunction introducing core beliefs
preserving orthodoxy
standardizing doctrinal teaching
supporting faith formation
hasHistoricalRootIn early Christian instruction
hasNotableExample Catechism of the Catholic Church
Heidelberg Catechism
Luther's Large Catechism
Luther's Small Catechism
Roman Catechism
Westminster Larger Catechism
Westminster Shorter Catechism
hasPurpose teaching the Christian faith
isTypicallyOrganizedAs series of answers
series of questions
teachesAbout Apostles' Creed
linked to: Apostles’ Creed

Christian morality
God
Holy Spirit
linked to: God the Holy Spirit

Jesus Christ
Lord's Prayer
linked to: Lord’s Prayer

Ten Commandments
Trinity
church
creation
prayer
sacraments
salvation
sin
usedBy Anglican Communion
Baptist churches
linked to: Baptists

Eastern Orthodox Church
Lutheran churches
Methodist churches
Reformed churches
Roman Catholic Church
linked to: Roman Catholicism

various Protestant denominations
usedFor catechesis
instruction of children
instruction of converts
instruction of new believers
preparation for baptism
preparation for confirmation
preparation for first communion
religious instruction

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Lord’s Prayer taughtIn Christian catechism
Christian apologetics relatedTo Christian doctrine
linked to: Christian catechism