As Christians we know that developing character in our children involves marking their souls with the morals and ethics we find in Scripture. Just like a farmer who plows his fields and plans his seed, we prepare our children and plant God's Word in them. One tool available to Christian parents is a catechism. A catechism is nothing more than a systematic theology, formulated into questions and answers, which are memorized. This provides the child with a theological framework, embedded in his mind, and from which the child can draw encouragement, wisdom and strength.
Here is the catechism that I like and use. It is the "1813 Baptist Catechism, Charlston Association." To get started, you help your child begin memorizing the questions and answers. The goal is that the catechism is known so well that whenever you ask a question, the child can reply with the correct answer. While working through it, you can set a schedule of your own choosing, read and discuss the scripture passages that are given, and memorize the content.
I would love to hear your stories about catechism. Were you catechized as a child? What was that like? Do you still remember it? Do you recommend it?
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