New City Catechism

What do I believe and why do I believe it? That is a very important question to ask ourselves. The answer to that question is simple and yet profoundly important.  What we believe leads to how we act. How we act leads us to an eternal destiny.

For that reason, our church has committed itself to teach sound theology to our families, to our visitors and to our neighbors.

Catechism, a word that strikes fear or ambivalence in many in the contemporary church. It shouldn’t.  It simply means ‘to teach orally’ usually in a ‘question and answer’ format. It has been used by the church for hundreds of years as a proven way to teach generations the tenets of the faith, what we believe and why.

This year, Center Hill Community Church has committed to catechize each other; leaders and congregants, teachers and students, and parents and children. We have chosen the New City Catechism. It offers a very fresh look at the ancient truths of the faith. The NCC presents 52 questions, one per week, with an answer. It also offers a proof text, a written commentary, a short video commentary and a prayer.  We have encouraged our folks to use it in family devotions and each week we will use the question and response during our worship service.

We’ve included the link to the Catechism on our web site and invite every one to join us in our journey of faith this year.

soli deo gloria

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1 thought on “New City Catechism

  1. Looks good. I like the way it stays away from contentious secondary issues like when and how God created the universe and mankind. I am a bit surprised that the Q&As don’t address what to believe about the Bible, but perhaps that’s just as well.

    Best wishes to you and your congregation for the new year.

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