Rediscovering Catechism: The Art of Equipping Covenant Children (Van Dyken)

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Van Dyken, Donald

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SKU:

9780875524641

Publisher:

P&R Publishing

Pages:

146

Binding:

Paperback

Description

The book covers two general areas. Chapters 1 through 7 investigate the meaning and history of catechizing; chapters 8 through 17 outline practical considerations and steps for productive catechizing.

Table of Contents:

A Tale of Two Cities
Anchoring in the Past
The Meaning of Catechizing
The Meaning and Place of Catechisms
The Importance of Catechism
The History of Catechizing: Moses to Paul
The History of Catechizing: Alexandria to Massachusetts
An Encouraging Word
Covenantal Catechism
How Shall We Teach Catechism?
Teaching Catechism: Memorizing and Questioning
Teaching Catechism: Review and Repetition
Teaching Catechism: Learning and Singing Songs
Who Is Taught? Who Teaches?
Putting a Program Together
Catching a Catechist
Battle Proven

Appendix A: Selected Confessions and Catechism

Appendix B: Publishers and Bookstores

Endorsements

"A persuasive call to the grand tradition of catechizing our covenant children. May the church hear and heed this call. If we do, perhaps we will reap a harvest of stalwart saints who are zealous for Christ's crown and covenant." — Susan Hunt

"One of the most important and practical tools for pastors, parents, and teachers that I have come across in recent years. I plan on ordering it in boxes." — Michael S. Horton

"Van Dyken sets a tone of optimism and joy about this central duty and unspeakable privilege that God has given his church. Even those who do not share his commitment to the baptism of infants can benefit from his cogent argument and helpful suggestions." — Tom J. Nettles

"Parents everywhere—particularly homeschoolers—will rejoice. Historically sound, biblically substantive, practically oriented, immediately accessible—a book every pastor, Sunday school teacher, elder, and principal will be able to recommend." — George and Karen Grant

"It is hard to think of anything that would be of greater—or more lasting—benefit to Presbyterian and Reformed churches than to take heed to Van Dyken's wise counsel." — G. I. Williamson

Author

Donald Van Dyken is pastor of the Orthodox Christian Reformed Church of Sunnyside, Washington, and has been an avid teacher of catechism for over twenty years.