Description: "An excellent compendium of Christian creeds. Especially valuable are the informative notes and comments by the editor which introduce both creedal sections and individual creeds".----Presbyterian Journal.
Description: The General Directory for Catechesis provides religious educators, teachers, and catechists with a single point of reference for all aspects of catechetical instruction. (20000630)
Description: In one convenient, parallel arrangement, Drs. Beek and Ferguson have harmonized seven important Reformed confessions that have never before been published together.
Description: Each year, roughly one-third of the more than five hundred thousand volunteer catechists in Catholic parishes are new to the job; they come with little formal training for their work and are essentially students themselves, quickly needing to learn how to prepare a lesson, lead a discussion, supervise children, apply discipline, and help kids grow in their faith. The Catechist's Toolbox by Joe Paprocki is an invaluable collection of techniques, tips, methodologies, and advice for all catechists who must learn on the job. Paprocki shares the wisdom he has gleaned in two decades as a catechist, high school teacher, and religious educator. Employing the metaphor of a homeowner's toolbox, Paprocki explains how a catechist is like a do-it-yourself builder who needs the right collection of tools to do the job; throughout the book, Paprocki explains what the tools are, what they can do, and how to use them skillfully and effectively. The Catechist's Toolbox will help first-time catechists feel at home in their new role and will empower catechists at all levels of experience to thrive as educators of the faith.
Description: Barrett provides a fresh translation of THE HEIDELBERG CATECHISM that takes into account scholarship since the 1962 translation by Allen Miller and Eugene Osterhaven. An introduction briefly describes the role of catechisms in the life of the church and explains the historical dynamics that led to the composition of THE HEIDELBERG CATECHISM. it includes a synposis of the catechism's distinctive theological emphases as well as suggestions about the onging relevance for churches in a post-Christendom environment as well as explaining doctrinal terms. Designed for new church members, confirmation students, and persons sekking ministerial standing in the United Church of Christ.
