The Westminster Shorter Catechism is recognized as the most well known catechism ever written and was designed to teach kids sound doctrine.
Catechism is a great aid for spiritual leadership in the home. ChildrenÕs young minds are able to memorize very easily. Using a catechism is an extremely useful tool to teach and train children in what God has revealed to us in His Word for our good.
In 2012, Pastor Duane Smets adapted the Westminster ChildrenÕs Catechism by adding at least one Scripture reference (ESV) for each answer so the source of truth might known and memorized. Other modifications include lapsed date and language references and some organizational consolidation of various questions and answers.