Advent Catechism

Download a PDF of the Advent Catechism here—but first, take a minute to read these words of introduction from Jim.

All of life is Advent.

Until Jesus returns, we wait in hope in the midst of a broken world that yearns for restoration. May this simple Advent catechism help you and your family remember that though all is not well, all will be well because Jesus is king and he will return to undo all that is sad and broken in our hearts and neighborhoods. 

You may notice that there isn’t much about Christmas in this catechism (a catechism is a series of simple questions and answers used in the church to help us learn more about being Jesus followers). That is on purpose! Our culture has been consumed with Christmas since before Halloween it seems. Advent is a time where we can slow down and reflect on Jesus’ second coming. Feel free to talk about Christmas and Jesus coming as a baby, but also help your children (and yourself) understand that King Jesus is coming to make all things new. 

There are four to five questions and answers for each day of the week. The goal is not memorization, but discussion. Go through this catechism with your kids several times, perhaps reading the suggested Bible passage as well. May this be a simple tool that promotes more and more speech and prayer about Jesus this season.