Catechism Memory for March 22

Since no one in this life can keep the Ten Commandments perfectly, why does God want them preached so pointedly?

  • Answer: First, so that all our life long we may more and more come to know our sinful nature and thus more eagerly seek the forgiveness of sins and righteousness in Christ.

  • Second, so that we may never stop striving and never stop praying to God for the grace of the Holy Spirit, so that we may be renewed more and more after God’s image, until after this life we reach our goal: perfection.

Senior High Memory for March 15

Since no one in this life can keep the Ten Commandments perfectly, why does God want them preached so pointedly?

  • Answer: First, so that all our life long we may more and more come to know our sinful nature and thus more eagerly seek the forgiveness of sins and righteousness in Christ.

  • Second, so that we may never stop striving and never stop praying to God for the grace of the Holy Spirit, so that we may be renewed more and more after God’s image, until after this life we reach our goal: perfection.

Catechism Memory for March 1

Senior High Memory:

1. What is the tenth commandment?

Thou shalt not covet.

2. How does this commandment differ from the preceding commandments of the second table?

By tracing sin to the heart from which all evil proceeds.

3. What does God forbid in this commandment?

All envy and selfish desire after our neighbor’s possessions.

4. What is required in this commandment?

That we wish our neighbor every blessing and promote his welfare.

Catechism Memory for February 22

Senior High Memory:

1. What is the ninth commandment?

Thou shalt not bear false witness.

2. What does God forbid in this commandment?

Any time we assert something as true which we know to be false.

3. Why is lying such a great sin?

Because God is a God of truth, and lies come from the devil, the father of lies.

4. What are the duties required in this commandment?

Honesty and good faith to our neighbor and a sacred regard for his good name.

5. Are there any circumstances where a lie is justified?

There are none.

Catechism Memory for February 15

Senior High Memory:


1. What is the eighth commandment?

Thou shalt not steal.

2. What principle is given us in this command?

The sanctity of private property.

3. What does God forbid in this commandment?

Any theft of my neighbor’s property.

4. What are the duties commanded in the eighth commandment?

Labor and industry, honesty and fidelity in our dealings, contentment with our lot, kindness and liberality to our neighbor.

Catechism Memory for February 1

Senior High Memory:


1. What is the eighth commandment?

Thou shalt not steal.

2. What principle is given us in this command?

The sanctity of private property.

3. What does God forbid in this commandment?

Any theft of my neighbor’s property.

4. What are the duties commanded in the eighth commandment?

Labor and industry, honesty and fidelity in our dealings, contentment with our lot, kindness and liberality to our neighbor.

Catechism Memory for January 25

Junior High Memory

Ephesians 4:1-2 — Walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love

Heidelberg Catechism - 54Q. What do you believe concerning the “holy catholic church”?

A. I believe that the Son of God through his Spirit and Word…gathers, protects, and preserves himself a community chosen for eternal life and united in true faith……

Senior High Memory:

1. What is the seventh commandment?

Thou shalt not commit adultery.

2. What does God forbid in this commandment?

Any thought or action that violates the sanctity of the sexual relationship.

3. What does God require in this commandment?

To enjoy the sexual relationship within the bounds of marriage.

4. What is marriage?

An inseparable union of love between one man and one woman.

5. For what purpose has God instituted marriage?

For the happiness of married persons, for the propagation of the human race, and for the raising up of Godly children.

Catechism Memory for January 11

Junior High Memory:

2 Corinthians 5:5 — He who has prepared us for this very thing is God, who has given us the Spirit as a guarantee.

Heidelberg Catechism 53Q. — What do you believe concerning “the Holy Spirit”?

A. First, the Spirit… is eternal God. Second, he is given also to me, so that, through true faith he… comforts me, and will remain with me forever.

Senior High Memory:

1. What is the seventh commandment?

Thou shalt not commit adultery.

2. What does God forbid in this commandment?

Any thought or action that violates the sanctity of the sexual relationship.

3. What does God require in this commandment?

To enjoy the sexual relationship within the bounds of marriage.

4. What is marriage?

An inseparable union of love between one man and one woman.

5. For what purpose has God instituted marriage?

For the happiness of married persons, for the propagation of the human race, and for the raising up of Godly children.

Catechism Memory for January 4

Junior High Memory:

Heidelberg Catechism 34Q. Why do we call Him “Our Lord”?

A. Because… with His precious blood— He has delivered and purchased us body and soul from sin and from the tyranny of the devil, to be His very own.

36Q. How does the holy conception and birth of Christ benefit you?

A. He is our mediator, and, in God’s sight, he covers with His innocence and perfect holiness my sun, in which I was conceived.


Senior High Memory:

1. What is the sixth commandment?

Thou shalt not kill.

2. What is forbidden in this commandment?

Murder, suicide, unust war, and the hatred which leads to them.

3. Who alone has a right to take human life?

The magistrate who bears the sword for the punishment of evildoers.

4. Why are we forbidden to destroy human life?

Because every human is made in the image of God.

5. What duties are required in the sixth commandment?

That we regard the life of every person as sacred.