A catechism is a fancy word for a set of questions and answers about Bible doctrines. It is a simple, effective way to teach our children (and adults) the BIG truths of the gospel. Join us in 2025 as we jump into these questions and find out the truth that awaits us!
New City Catechism 2025
Week 29: July 21-27
Question 29: How can we be saved? Only by faith in Jesus Christ and in his substitutionary atoning death on the cross.
Ephesians 2:8–9
For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.
For the Parent’s Heart:
- Meditate on Ephesians 2:1-10. What in this passage makes you worship Jesus more?
- “My hope does not live because I am not a sinner, but because I am a sinner for whom Christ died; my trust is not that I am holy, but that being unholy, he is my righteousness. My faith does not rest upon what I am, or shall be, or feel, or know, but in what Christ is, in what he has done, and in what is now doing for me.” – Charles Spurgeon
- If your children are old enough, consider using the example of Aslan’s substitution for Edmund as a way of explaining the atoning death of Jesus for us.
Ask Your Children:
- Do you know anyone who has ever been rescued? Who was rescued? From what?
- What is the biggest danger for sinners like us?
- How are we saved from the punishment that we deserve?
Reminders:
- Be sure to check out the playlists below or in the app for helpful songs that your family can listen to for help memorizing these questions and answers.
- How can you incorporate this question into your normal daily routine? Post it on a mirror in the bathroom, in the kitchen, or in the car where everyone can see it.
- Bedtime is a great opportunity to review this question and have discussions about it. If you have trouble remembering, set a reminder on your phone or ask your child to remind you to review this week’s question.
Find the Catechism
There are many ways for your family to keep up with New City Catechism throughout the year.
FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM
We have an Instagram account for our children’s ministry! Each week, Pastor Jason will post encouragement and discussion points for that week’s question.
LISTEN TO THE SONGS
The Gospel Coalition has released songs to go with each catechism question. You can find them on both Spotify and Apple Music.