My First Catechism

I mentioned at the 2013 LEA Convocation in Milwaukee to the CPH rep that this should be updated into the ESV Bible Verses (rather than the NIV) as many LCMS churches are using that AND the newly updated catechism is using ESV Bible Verses, but this have not gone through yet. I hope it is coming soon. Otherwise - Good illustrations and connections to Bible stories that go with the catechism and doctrinal teachings of the church. We use it and give it as a gift regularly to our family.

For a 5 or 6 year old, this book would be an ideal starting point on teaching the catechism. My congregation bought this for an 8-year-old member of our congregation going through a family upheaval, hoping it would be a resource to help her maintain her faith as her church membership is up in the air. When we received the book, I did a brief analysis and determined that the language was targeted to a younger audience. While I'm sure our member can still use it, she may dismiss it as childish and not read it. Still, the integration of Scriptural examples with the Catechism is a great way to introduce catechetical concepts to a young audience.