The What of Catechism

By this time the Catechism season has once more drawn to a close, but the subject is as vital as ever. After having discussed the “how” of Catechism and the “why” we should also ask about the “what”. That is, what is the subject matter that is taught in the Catechism? The answer seems simple enough. What could possibly be taught in the Catechism besides the contents of the Word of God as revealed to us in the Scriptures? There is definitely but one text book throughout all the years of...