This simple catechism is very helpful for teaching young children to understand and remember the basic truths of the Christian faith.

The Westminster Assembly produced not only its well-known Confession of Faith, but also the Longer Catechism (for pastors’ use in teaching their congregations) and Shorter Catechism (for parents’ use in teaching their children). Soon thereafter, Benjamin Keach (1640-1704) tailored the Westminster Shorter Catechism to the London Baptist Confession of 1677/89 (which is based on the Westminster except in its chapters on church government, the covenants, and baptism). Later, Charles Spurgeon (1834-1892) updated Keach’s catechism for his own congregation.

More recently, Erroll Hulse knew that a more simplified Baptist catechism was needed so that parents could train their young children at home. The 134 short questions and answers encompass all the key doctrines of the faith, including sections on God-Man-Sin, Salvation, The Ten Commandments, Prayer, The Word, The Church and Ordinances, and Last Things.