06/15/2026
Great resource for families
The catechism is a teaching companion and learning tool for children and adults alike. Luther’s intent was for his catechism to be read, memorized and referenced on repeat, as he himself said: “I must remain a child and pupil of the catechism, and am glad so to remain.”
These catechism memory cards have been compiled to help make what may seem like an insurmountable task in our hurried, 21st century context feel more achievable: coming to learn and love the main tenets of the faith. The point, of course, is not to achieve simple rote memorization for the sake of personal achievement. The goal is loftier. With eyes fixed to eternity, we memorize Scripture, the catechism and the truths of what we believe so that by internalizing and impressing such things upon our lips and hearts, our lives may be conformed to the words we discipline our minds to learn. We also commit these things to memory so that we are armed with words that bring truth and life when we are faced with temptation, doubt, even death itself. Finally, we memorize these things with our neighbors always on our mind — so that we are ready to confidently witness the Gospel, defend the faith, and serve our neighbor in deed and in truth (1 John 3:18).
These catechism memory cards from LCMS Family Ministry largely follow the pattern and layout of Luther’s Small Catechism. Most of the answers are taken verbatim from Scripture and from the catechism. Download a printable version and access an online edition: https://thelc.ms/49ts74i
