What is Catechism? 

Providence PRC takes Christ's admonition to feed his lambs very seriously (John 21:15). We hold Catechism classes for the children of our congregation in which we teach systematically the Old and New Testaments so that the children know not just disjointed Bible stories (the fare of many a Sunday School class) but the broad sweep of Bible history.

After our children have been thoroughly instructed in Bible history (from grades 1 through 7) we teach them the doctrines of the Bible, using the Heidelberg Catechism (grades 8-9) and the Essentials of Reformed Doctrine book (grades 10-11). "And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children ..." (Deut. 6:6). "And all thy children shall be taught of the Lord, and great shall be the peace of thy children" (Isa. 54:13). 

In grade 12 and post high our children (now young people and young adults) enter Pre-Confession class where they are prepared to make confession of their faith, which is the goal of the whole catechism curriculum. “I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth” (3 John 4).

Below you can find the catechism notes developed and used by our pastor to teach catechism to our children. The children’s catechism books are produced by the PRCA and are available here.