Foundations in Faith: The Sacraments - Downloadable

Overview

In Luther’s words, the catechism “is a short summary and epitome of the entire Holy Scripture” (Large Catechism, Preface). It is a summary and guide for believers, as they learn and reflect on the truths of God’s Word.

The Foundations in Faith series explores Luther’s Small Catechism in four parts: The Ten Commandments, The Apostles’ Creed, The Lord’s Prayer, and The Sacraments. The study guides may be used in any order (although the sequence in the catechism is preferred), and are designed as an introduction or refresher course for congregational or personal use. Ideally, participants will learn how the catechism presents God’s Word in a clear, understandable way, in order to bring God’s people to faith in Christ and to a daily life shaped and empowered by Word and Sacrament.

• Baptism (2 sessions)
• Confession and Absolution
• The Office of the Keys
• The Sacrament of the Altar (2 sessions)

Each downloadable study provides reproducible Bible study pages and leader notes.