2011-2012 Syllabus
SYLLABUS: Luther's Small Catechism 2011-2012
Catechism Orientation
Thursday, August 18, 6:30 pm
A chance for all parents and students to get to know each other, learn what the importance of Catechism is and what Pastor's requirements are.
August 27, September 1
Introduction
Luther's Life, pp. 20-25
Why do we need the Bible? (Q 1-8)
What is the Bible? (Q 9-12)
What does the Bible teach? (Q 13-17)
Assignment
Books of Bible: Genesis-Song of Solomon (p. 31)
BP: 2 Timothy 3, John 17, John 3
Questions and Answers
September 3, 8
Labor Day Break, No Catechism
September 10, 15
Verbal Quiz
What is the Law? (Q 18-30)
What is the purpose of the Law? (Q 31-33)
What does God ask of us in the First Commandment? (Q 34-40)
Assignment
Review Luther's Life (pp. 20-25)
BoB: Genesis-Malachi (pp. 31-32)
Commandments: 1-2 (p.1)
BP: 2 Timothy 3, John 17, John 3, Psalm 119, Matthew 22
Q&A
September 11, Sunday School
September 17, 22
Quiz
How does God want us to use his name? (Q 41-52)
How does God want us to worship him? (Q 53-62)
Assignment
BoB: OT Matthew-Colossians (pp. 31-32)
Commandments: 1-3 (p.1)
BP: 2 Timothy 3, John 17, John 3, Psalm 119, Matthew 22, Psalm 50, Matthew 11
Extra Credit: Church Year Diagram
Q&A
September 18, Sunday School
September 24, 29
Quiz
How does God want us to view those in authority? (Q 63-78)
How does God want us to treat human life? (Q 79-86)
Assignment
BoB: OT Matthew-Titus (pp. 31-32)
Commandments: 1-5 (p.1)
BP: 2 Timothy 3, John 17, John 3, Psalm 119, Matthew 22, Psalm 50, Matthew 11, Colossians 3, 2 Corinthians 6
Extra Credit: Church Year Diagram
Q&A
September 25, Sunday School
October 1, 6
Quiz
How does God want us to use the gift of sex? (Q 87-98)
How does God want us to use the gift of possessions? (Q 99-107)
Assignment
BoB: OT Matthew-Revelation (pp. 31-32)
Commandments: 1-7
BP: 2 Timothy 3, John 17, John 3, Psalm 119, Matthew 22, Psalm 50, Matthew 11, Colossians 3, 2 Corinthians 6, Matthew 19
Extra Credit: Church Year Diagram
Q&A
October 2, Sunday School
October 8, 13
Quiz
How does God want us to protect our reputation? (Q 108-116)
How does God stop sin in its tracks? (Q 117-125)
Assignment
BoB: OT, NT (pp. 31-32)
Commandments: 1-9
BP: 2 Timothy 3, John 17, John 3, Psalm 119, Matthew 22, Psalm 50, Matthew 11, Colossians 3, 2 Corinthians 6, Matthew 19, Matthew 18
Q&A
October 9, Sunday School
October 15, 20
Quiz
Why do I keep on sinning? (Q 126-132)
Why does God give me all these commandments? (Q 133-144)
Assignment
BoB: OT NT
Commandments: 1-10 and Conclusion
BP: 2 Timothy 3, John 17, John 3, Psalm 119, Matthew 22, Psalm 50, Matthew 11, Colossians 3, 2 Corinthians 6, Matthew 19, Matthew 18
Q&A
October 16, Sunday School
October 22, November 3
Quiz
What is the Gospel? (Q 145-147)
Who is our God? (Q 148-150)
What is faith? (Q 151-152)
How did the world come to be? (Q 153-157)
Assignment
TEST NEXT TIME!!
Ten Commandments
BoB: NT OT
Q&A
Creed: 1st Article
October 27, 29
NevadaDay Break, No Catechism
October 23, Sunday School
November 5, 10
TEN COMMANDMENTS TEST
How does God take care of my daily needs? (Q 158-165)
Assignment
BoB: NT OT
Creed: 1st Article
BP: Exodus 20, Psalm 145, Romans 8
Q&A
November 6, Sunday School
November 12, 17
Quiz
Review Test
What went wrong? (Q 166-171)
Who is Jesus? (Q 172-176)
Assignment
BoB
Creed: 1st Article, 2nd Article
BP: Exodus 20, Psalm 145, Romans 8, Romans 5, Galatians 4
Q&A
November 13, Sunday School
November 19, December 1
Quiz
What is Jesus? (Q 177-183)
What is redemption? (Q 184-193)
Assignment
BoB
Creed: 1st Article, 2nd Article
BP: Exodus 20, Psalm 145, Romans 8, Romans 5, Galatians 4, John 1, Ephesians 1
Q&A
November 20, Sunday School
November 24, 26
Thanksgiving Break, No Catechism
November 27, No Sunday School
December 3, 8
Quiz
Why did Jesus redeem me? (Q 209-217)
What is Jesus' humiliation? (Q 194-196)
Assignment
BoB
Creed: 1st Article, 2nd Article
BP: Exodus 20, Psalm 145, Romans 8, Romans 5, Galatians 4, John 1, Ephesians 1, Job 19
Q&A
December 3, Sunday School Christmas Program Rehearsal (all)
December 4, Sunday School, Christmas Program Rehearsal
December 10, 15
Quiz
What is Jesus' exaltation? (Q 197-208)
What does the Holy Spirit do for me? (Q 220-234)
Assignment
BoB
Creed: 1st Article, 2nd Article
BP: Exodus 20, Psalm 145, Romans 8, Romans 5, Galatians 4, John 1, Ephesians 1, Job 19, Romans 4, John 14
Q&A
December 10, Sunday School, Christmas Program Rehearsal (all)
December 11, Sunday School Christmas Program Rehearsal (all)
December 11, Sunday School Christmas Program (early cast)
December 17, January 5
Who is the Holy Spirit? (Q 218-219)
What is the Church? (Q 235-241)
What is the church? (Q 242-250)
Quiz
Assignment
BoB
Creed: 1st Article, 2nd Article, 3rd Article
BP: Exodus 20, Psalm 145, Romans 8, Romans 5, Galatians 4, John 1, Ephesians 1, Job 19, Romans 4, John 14
Q&A
December 22-31, Christmas Break
No Catechism
December 18, Sunday School Christmas Program Rehearsal (late cast)
December 24, Sunday School Christmas Program (late cast)
December 25, No Sunday School
January 1, No Sunday School
January 7, 12
How does God forgive sin? (Q 251-257)
What will happen to me when I die? (Q 258-264)
Quiz
Assignment
BoB
Creed: 1st Article, 2nd Article, 3rd Article
BP: Exodus 20, Psalm 145, Romans 8, Romans 5, Galatians 4, John 1, Ephesians 1, Romans 4, John 14
Q&A
January 8, Sunday School
January 14, 19
What is a Sacrament? (p. 220-221)
What is Baptism? (Q 265-271)
What does Baptism do for us? (Q 272-274)
Assignment
TEST NEXT TIME!!
BoB
Creed: 1st Article, 2nd Article, 3rd Article
BP: Exodus 20 Psalm 145 Romans 8 Romans 5 Galatians 4 John 1 Ephesians 1 1 Corinthians 6 Job 19 Romans 4 John 14
Q&A
Baptism 1-2
January 15, Sunday School
January 21, 26
Test-APOSTLES’ CREED
How can water do such great things? (Q 275-278)
What does baptizing with water mean? (Q 279-284)
Other Matters of Baptism pp.228-229
Assignment
Baptism 1-4
Q&A
January 22, Sunday School
January 28, February 2
Review Test
What is Holy Communion? (Q 285-289)
How does Jesus bless me in Holy Communion? (Q 290-292)
Assignment
Baptism 1-4
Holy Communion 1-2
Q&A
January 29, Sunday School
February 4, 9
How can eating and drinking do such great things? (Q 293-295)
Who can receive Holy Communion? (Q 296-303)
Quiz
Assignment
Baptism 1-4
Holy Communion 1-4
Q&A
February 5, Sunday School
February 11, 16
Christian Questions (pp. 320-323)
What are the Keys? (Q 304-310)
How does our church use the Keys? (Q 311-318)
Assignment
TEST NEXT TIME!!
Baptism 1-4
Keep working on Holy Communion 1-4
Q&A
February 12, Sunday School
February 18, 23
Test—BAPTISM
Other Forms of the Holy Ministry, pp. 271-272
What is Confession? (Q 319-328)
Q&A
Holy Communion 1-4
February 19, Sunday School
February 25, March 1
Review Test
What is prayer? (Q 329-333)
Why do we call God "our Father"? (Q 334-336)
Assignment
Holy Communion 1-4
Q&A
February 26, Sunday School
March 3, 8
How can I keep God's Name holy? (Q 337-341)
How does God's Kingdom come? (Q 342-346)
How is God's will done? (Q347-352)
Evangelism Presentation
Holy Communion 1-4
Q&A
Lord's Prayer: Address, 1st-3rdPetitions
March 4, Sunday School
March 10, 15
What is daily bread? (Q353-357)
What am I praying for in the fifth petition? (Q 358-362)
Stewardship Presentation
Assignment
TEST NEXT TIME!!
Holy Communion 1-4
Q&A
Lord's Prayer: Address, 1st-5thPetitions
March 11, Sunday School
March 17, 22
Test—HOLY COMMUNION
What am I praying for in the sixth petition? (Q 363-367)
What am I praying for in the seventh petition? (Q 368-372)
What does the Doxology mean? (Q 373-376)
Assignment
TEST NEXT TIME!!--Lord's Prayer (7th graders)
March 18, Sunday School
March 24, 29 last day of catechism
All Confirmands are to be present at the March 25 class to practice for Confirmation and First Communion
7thgraders will take the Lord’s Prayer Test
Assignment
Confirmation Sunday: Palm Sunday, March 28, 10:30 am
..... We will wear white gowns. Underneath you can wear nice dresses, nice shirts and ties (jackets optional)
First Communion: Maundy Thursday, April 1, 7 pm--sit in second row to left
April 1 Palm Sunday 10:30 am
Confirmation Sunday
No Sunday School for Grades 6-8
April 5, Maundy Thursday 7 pm
First Communion