Confirmation

who wrote the small catechism?

Martin Luther

When was the catechism written? Why was it written?

1529. He wrote it for pastors and families to educate them in the Christian faith.

The small catechism is based on the truths which are found in what book?

the bible

who wrote the bible?

the holy men of god inspired by the Holy Spirit.

what are the two sections of the Bible?

the new testament and the old testament.

how many books are in there in the bible

66 total, 39 old, 27 new

what are the two chief doctrines of the bible

law and gospel

what are the six chief pars of luther’s catechism

ten commandments, creed, lord’s prayer, confession, sacrament of baptism, sacrament of the alter.

What chief part can be found in Exodus 20

ten commandments

what are the first three commandments about?

our relationship with god

the last seven deal with our relationship with who?

our relationship with our neighbor.

Jesus summarized the commandments into two statements about love. who should we love?

love God and love our neighbors.

tell me the ten commandments. what does the commandment mean.

1. you shall have no other gods. - we should fear, love, and trust in God above all things.

2. you shall not misuse the name of the lord your god. - we should fear and love God so that we do not curse, use satanic arts, lie, or deceive by his name, but call upon it in every trouble, pray, praise, and give thanks.

3. remember the sabbath day by keeping it holy. - we should fear and love God so that we do not despise preaching and his word, but hold it scared and gladly hear and learn it.

4. honor your father and your mother. - we should fear and love God so that we do not despise or anger our parents and other authorities, but honor them, serve and obey them, love and cherish them.

5. you shall not murder. - we should fear and love God so that we do not hurt or harm our neighbor in his body, but help and support him in every physical need.

6. you shall not commit adultery. - we should fear and love God so that we lead a sexually pure and decent life in what we say and do, and husband and wife love and honor each other.

7. you shall not steal. - we should fear and love God so that we do not take our neighbors money or possessions, or get them in any dishonest way, but help him improve and protect his possessions and income.

8. you shall not bear false testimony against your neighbor. - we should fear and love God so that we do not tell lies about our neighbor, betray him, slander him, or hurt his reputation, but defend him, speak well of him, and explain everything in the kindest way.

9. you shall not covet your neighbors house. - we should fear and love God so that we do not scheme to get our neighbor’s inheritance or house, or get it in a way that only appears right, but help and be of service to him in keeping it.

10. you shall not covet your neighbors wife, or his manservant or maidservant, his ox or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor. - we should fear and love god so that we do not entice or force away our neighbors wife, workers, or animals, or turn them against him, but urge them to stay and do their duty.

how do the commandments end

with a blessing and a curse

the commandments represent what doctrine of the Bible

laws

what is the second chief part

the creed

what creed is used in the catechism

the apostles

name the other two ecumenical

the Nicene and the athenasian

how many articles are in the creed

3

tell me with one word what each article is about

creation, redemption, sanctification

what is the apostles creed

I believe in God the father almighty, maker of heaven and earth and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended into hell. The third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God, the Father Almighty. From thence He will come to judge both the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

who gives me all things

god the father

who made heaven and earth

god the father

why does god provide for all my needs and care for me

because we are all his children

what is my duty to god

to thank praise, serve and obey him

who is the father of jesus

God

what is the threefold office of christ

prophet, priest, and king

what are the two states of christ

humiliation and exaltation

what are the two natures

true God and true man - humane and divine

how are they presented in the creed

born, suffered, crucified, rose from the dead, sits on the right hand of God

how much did Jesus pay to redeem and purchase me from the devil

his suffering and death

who do you belong to

Jesus Christ

What are the three persons of the Trinity

father, son, and holy spirit

what does trinity mean

3 in 1

how do you come to faith in Jesus Christ, your lord

by being called by the gospel

what are you enlightened with to use in the church

spiritual gifts

the word and sacrament are called what

the means of grace

everyone who believes in Jesus is a member of what

one holy Christian church

how often are my sins forgiven

everyday

who will be given eternal life on the last day

me and all believers

what chief part is found in Matthew 6:9-13 and Luke 11:1-4

the lords prayer

how is the lord’s prayer divided in the catechism

introduction, conclusion, and the 7 petitions

what is prayer

talking to god

how does god answer prayer

yes, no, and not yet

to whom shall we pray

god the father

whose prayers are acceptable to god

me and all believers

share with me a part of the lords prayer and tell me its meaning to you

and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive who trespass against us - this means to me that for god to forgive us of our wrong doings that we have to forgive anyone who sinned against us

what three things need to be present to have a sacrament

command by god, visible element, and forgiveness of sins

how many sacraments are there

2

what is baptism

to wash away sins

what are the benefits of baptism

your sins are washed away and you receive the grace of god

why do we baptize infants

they’re born into sin and babies are part of the kingdom of god

who can baptize

me and all believers

how often should we remember our baptism

everyday

what is the office of keys

the peculiar - the power to bind loose sins

what are the two parts of confession

recognize our sins and forgiveness of sins

whose sins should be forgiven

all who repent

whose sins should be retained

all who don't repent

what is the purpose of church discipline

to bring the person back to Christ

give me another name for the lord’s supper

communion, uchiost, and sacrament of the altar

what does the lord give us in the sacrament of the altar

true body and true blood

what are the visible elements

bread and wine

who should come to the sacrament

sinners

what is the benefit of the sacrament

strengthens faith

what is really present

true body and blood

may those who are weak in faith come to the sacrament

yes

what is confirmation

a public rite of the church preceded by a period of instruction in which baptized Christians learn about the confession, life, and mission of the Christian church

memory verse

proverbs 3: 5-6

trust in the lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.

commandment 1

you shall have no other gods - we should fear, love, and trust in God above all things.

commandment 7

you shall not steal - we should fear and love God so that we do not take our neighbors money or possessions, or get them in any dishonest way, but help him improve and protect his possessions and income.

3rd petition

thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven

7th petition

but deliver us from evil