Youth Catechism
This is a curriculum for Youth based on the 'Feed Catechism.' The Catechism is a series of questions and answers that allow individuals to explore foundational truths of Scripture and discover the redemptive story of God.
Template
- Ask the Catechism Question
- Open Discussion (5-10 min)
- What do you think this question is really asking?
- Why might it matter to someone your age?
- Scripture Reading
- Break it into 3-4 segments (e.g. vv 1-3, vv 4-6, vv 7-10).
- Assign each segment to one or two readers.
- Ask the provided questions between reading.
- Read the Catechism Question + Answer
- (Apologetic angle) Have you ever heard people challenge this idea? How would you respond?
- (Practical angle) "How could you explain this to a friend who’s never been to church?"
- (Personal angle) "How does this impact your life?"
- Pray
- Pray a prayer relevant to Question
- Pray for individual needs
| Question & Answer | Scripture Passage | Scripture Discussion Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Q1. Why am I alive? To love God and serve his world by reflecting his goodness in my thoughts, attitude, and actions. | Ephesians 2:1-10 | 1. In verses 4-5, what does God’s mercy look like in your own life? 2. How does verse 10 shape what it means to "serve his world"? |
| Q2. How can I know God? I can know God by the power of the Holy Spirit through His resurrected Son, Jesus Christ. | John 17:1-11 | 1. In verses 3-4, what does "knowing" Jesus look like? 2. How does Jesus describe the Spirit’s role in verses 7-8? |
| Q3. Who is God? God is the loving Creator and sustainer of everything. He is eternal and unchanging in his goodness, wisdom, and power. | Psalm 90:1-17 | 1. What do verses 2-3 teach about God’s eternality? 2. How does verse 14 help you trust God when life is hard? |
| Q4. Are there more gods than one? There is only one living and true God, who exists eternally as three Persons. Only He is worthy of our worship. | Deuteronomy 6:4-13 | 1. How does verse 4 ("Hear, O Israel…") call us to focus on one God? 2. What practical step in verses 7-9 could help you remember God daily? |
| Q5. Who are the three Persons of the one true God? God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit-each fully God and equal in glory and power. | Hebrews 1:1-14 | 1. In verses 1-3, how is the Son described as divine? 2. What role of the Spirit in verse 14 surprises or comforts you? |
| Q6. What is the Word of God? The Word of God is the Bible, inspired by the Holy Spirit and authoritative for what we believe and do. | 2 Timothy 3:1-17 | 1. Which "useful for" in verses 16-17 speaks most to a need in your life? 2. How does understanding inspiration (v 16) affect your confidence in Scripture? |
| Q7. How did God create all things? In the beginning, God created all things out of nothing by His spoken word, and it was very good. | Genesis 1:1-10 | 1. What stands out about God’s power in verses 3-5? 2. How does verse 10 reflect God’s order-making in your world? |
| Q8. How did God create humanity? God created humanity as male and female in His own image. | Genesis 1:20-31 | 1. In verse 27, what does it mean to be made "in his own image"? 2. How does verse 31 ("very good") shape your view of your body and identity? |
| Q9. Why did God create humans? God created humans to worship Him by bearing His image for the world. | Ephesians 1:3-14 | 1. According to verses 3-4, how are we chosen to worship? 2. What does verse 12 say about the impact of our worship on the world? |
| Q10. Did the first humans worship God like they were supposed to? No-they sinned by worshipping idols instead of bearing God’s image. | 1 Corinthians 10:1-14 | 1. What warning does verse 12 give about our own hearts? 2. How does verse 13 encourage you when you face temptation? |
| Q11. What is sin? Sin is loving anything more than God-thinking, speaking, or acting against His will. | Romans 3:21-31 | 1. Which phrase in verses 23-24 ("all have sinned") challenges you most? 2. How does verse 25 show God’s solution for sin? |
| Q12. How are we affected by sin? Sin brings guilt, shame, and death into our lives, making us unclean before a holy God. | Romans 5:12-21 | 1. In verse 12, what ties Adam’s sin to our experience? 2. How does verse 17 contrast Adam’s and Christ’s effects on humanity? |
| Q13. What is the lasting consequence of sin? Our sin separates us from God and brings corruption, guilt, and His holy wrath. | Romans 6:12-23 | 1. What does verse 23 teach about the "wages of sin"? 2. In verse 23, how does the "gift of God" offer hope? |
| Q14. What did God promise after sin entered the world? He promised a Savior would defeat evil and rescue His creation from sin and death. | Genesis 3:14-24 | 1. How do verses 15-16 hint at a coming Savior? 2. What hope does verse 21 ("made garments") offer about God’s mercy? |
| Q15. How did God begin to fulfill His promise? He called Abraham, promising that through him all nations would be blessed. | Genesis 12:1-10 | 1. What does Abraham’s response teach about faith (vv 1-4)? 2. How does God’s promise in verses 7-9 shape your trust in Him? |
| Q16. Who were Abraham’s descendants? They became the nation of Israel-Abraham’s children through Isaac and Jacob’s twelve sons. | Genesis 15:1-18 | 1. What reassurance does God give Abraham in verses 1-4? 2. How does the covenant ceremony in verses 17-18 speak to God’s faithfulness? |
| Q17. How did God show His love to the Israelites? By delivering them from Egypt and leading them with signs and wonders to Himself. | Exodus 19:1-14 | 1. What does verse 4 reveal about God’s care in hard times? 2. How do verses 12-14 set apart worship as sacred? |
| Q18. How did God give Israel the Law? He spoke through Moses at Mount Sinai and wrote the Ten Commandments on tablets. | Exodus 20:1-17 | 1. Which commandment in verses 1-17 challenges you most and why? 2. How does God’s holiness in verse 3 shape our worship? |
| Q19. What are the greatest commandments? Love God with all your heart, soul, and mind-and love your neighbor as yourself. | Matthew 22:34-46 | 1. How does verse 37 expand what it means to love God? 2. In verse 39, who counts as "neighbor" for you today? |
| Q20. Did Israel keep the Law perfectly? No-they repeatedly failed and needed God’s mercy because of their rebellion. | Nehemiah 9:1-17 | 1. What do verses 2-3 reveal about confession and repentance? 2. How does verse 17 describe God’s character when Israel failed? |
| Q21. What happened when Israel failed to keep God’s Law? They were judged, exiled, and scattered-but God remained merciful and promised restoration. | 2 Kings 17:1-23 | 1. What reasons does verse 7 list for Israel’s exile? 2. How does God’s ongoing promise (v 23) give hope despite judgment? |
| Q22. Did God’s promise to Abraham fail because Israel disobeyed? No-He remained faithful; the promise rests on His promise, not their performance. | Galatians 3:6-14 | 1. How does verse 6 connect faith and righteousness? 2. What does verse 14 say about the blessings of Abraham coming to Gentiles? |
| Q23. How did God fulfill His promises to Israel and the world? By sending Jesus Christ, the Messiah, born of David’s line. | John 1:1-14 | 1. In verses 1-3, how is Jesus described before creation? 2. What does verse 14 mean when it says "the Word became human"? |
| Q24. Who is Jesus of Nazareth? The Son of God, true God and true man, sent to save His people. | Colossians 1:15-23 | 1. What titles in verses 15-17 speak to Jesus’ authority? 2. How does verse 22 describe our reconciliation with God? |
| Q25. Why is Jesus able to show us what God is like? Because He is fully God and fully human, the perfect image of the invisible God. | John 1:1-18 | 1. How do verses 14-15 show Jesus’ glory? 2. What does verse 18 teach about seeing God through Jesus? |
| Q26. Why does it matter that Jesus was fully human? So He could represent us, suffer for us, and sympathize with our weaknesses. | Hebrews 2:5-17 | 1. What does verse 14 say about Jesus sharing our flesh? 2. How does verse 17 define His role as high priest? |
| Q27. Why does it matter that Jesus was fully God? So His life, death, and resurrection have infinite worth to save us. | John 10:30-42 | 1. How does verse 30 reveal Jesus’ unity with the Father? 2. What reactions in verses 39-42 show different responses to His claim? |
| Q28. What was the Gospel that Jesus proclaimed? That the Kingdom of God has come-turn from sin, believe in Him, and live by faith. | Luke 4:14-24 | 1. How does Jesus use Scripture in verses 18-19 to describe His mission? 2. Why do people reject His message in verses 28-30? |
| Q29. How does Jesus call us to respond to the Gospel? By repenting of sin, trusting in Him, and following His teachings. | Matthew 4:17-25 | 1. What does repentance look like in verse 17? 2. How do the first disciples respond in verses 18-22? |
| Q30. How does Jesus care for His people? As our great High Priest, He intercedes for us and offers mercy and grace in time of need. | Hebrews 4:14-16 | 1. In verses 14-15, how does Jesus sympathize with us? 2. What invitation does verse 16 give us for spiritual help? |
| Q31. How did Jesus save God’s people? By living the life we couldn’t live, dying the death we deserved, and rising again for our justification. | 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 | 1. Which event in verses 3-5 is most crucial to you and why? 2. How does verse 11 highlight the role of faith in salvation? |
| Q32. How did Jesus die? He was crucified under Pontius Pilate, shedding His blood as a substitute for sinners. | Mark 15:16-32 | 1. What stands out about Jesus’ suffering in verses 22-25? 2. How does His cry in verse 34 connect to Psalm 22? |
| Q33. What does the death of Jesus mean for the world? His death deals with sin’s penalty, brings forgiveness, and reconciles us to God. | Romans 5:6-15 | 1. How does verse 8 show the timing of God’s love? 2. What difference does verse 10 say His death makes in our relationship with God? |
| Q34. What happened after Jesus died? He was buried, and on the third day God raised Him bodily from the dead. | Luke 24:1-12 | 1. How do the women’s reactions in verses 4-8 model faith and obedience? 2. What does Peter’s response in verses 11-12 teach about doubt and belief? |
| Q35. What does the resurrection of Jesus mean? It proves His victory over sin and death and secures new life for all who trust in Him. | Romans 4:25-5:11 | 1. What connection does verse 25 make between death and life? 2. How does verse 5 describe the result of justification? |
| Q36. What happened after Jesus was raised? He appeared to many, taught His followers, and commissioned them to make disciples of all nations. | Acts 1:1-11 | 1. What promise does verse 4 give about the coming Spirit? 2. How does verse 8 define the disciples’ mission? |
| Q37. What does the ascension of Jesus mean? He returned to the Father, seated in glory, and reigns over all creation as our Advocate and King. | Ephesians 4:7-16 | 1. How does verse 10 speak to Jesus’ authority? 2. What gifts does verse 11 describe for the growth of the Church? |
| Q38. How can we be saved? By grace, through faith in Jesus Christ alone, apart from works. | Romans 10:8-17 | 1. What does verse 9 say about confession and salvation? 2. How does verse 17 explain the role of hearing the Gospel? |
| Q39. What is repentance? Turning from sin and turning to God in faith, sorrow for sin, and commitment to follow Christ. | Acts 2:36-47 | 1. How do verses 37-38 connect conviction and repentance? 2. What evidence of new life do you see in verses 41-47? |
| Q40. What is faith in Jesus Christ? Trusting in Him alone for salvation, resting wholly on His promises. | Hebrews 11:1-12 | 1. How does verse 1 define faith? 2. Which example of faith in verses 8-12 inspires you and why? |
| Q41. What is justification? God declares sinners righteous by faith in Christ’s perfect obedience and atoning death. | Romans 5:1-11 | 1. What does verse 1 say about our standing before God? 2. How does verse 9 describe our security in justification? |
| Q42. What is adoption? God makes believers His children, giving us all rights and privileges as His sons and daughters. | Romans 8:12-21 | 1. In verse 15, what does "Abba, Father" tell you about your relationship with God? 2. How does verse 17 describe our future hope? |
| Q43. What is sanctification? The lifelong process by which the Holy Spirit makes us more like Christ in character and conduct. | 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 | 1. How does verse 3 define God’s will for your holiness? 2. What practical step does verse 4 call you to in purity? |
| Q44. What is the result of true faith? A life marked by the fruit of the Spirit-love, joy, peace, and other Christlike qualities. | Galatians 5:16-26 | 1. Which fruit in verses 22-23 do you most need to grow? 2. How does verse 25 connect living by the Spirit and walking in step with Him? |
| Q45. Who is the Holy Spirit? The third Person of the Trinity, fully God, who dwells in believers to empower, guide, and transform them. | Acts 2:1-13 | 1. What signs in verses 2-4 reveal the Spirit’s power? 2. How does verse 11 show the Gospel going "in every language"? |
| Q46. Why did the Father and Son send the Holy Spirit? To empower Christ’s followers for witness, service, and godly living. | John 14:15-26 | 1. How does verse 17 describe the Spirit’s nature? 2. What promise in verse 23 encourages you about Christ’s presence? |
| Q47. How do we receive the Holy Spirit? By hearing the Gospel, believing in Christ, and confessing Him as Lord. | Acts 2:37-47 | 1. What barrier is removed in verse 38 for receiving the Spirit? 2. How does verse 41 link belief and baptism? |
| Q48. How does the Holy Spirit help us? He convicts of sin, guides into truth, comforts, and intercedes for us. | John 16:5-15 | 1. In verse 8, what are the Spirit’s main roles? 2. How does verse 14 show the Spirit glorifying Christ? |
| Q49. How does the Holy Spirit help us understand the Bible? By illuminating Scripture, opening our minds, and giving us wisdom to apply it. | 1 Corinthians 2:6-16 | 1. What contrast does verse 14 make between natural and spiritual understanding? 2. How does verse 12 show our access to God’s wisdom? |
| Q50. What does it mean to be filled with the Spirit? To be controlled and empowered by the Spirit, producing Christlike character and service. | Ephesians 5:15-21 | 1. What warnings in verses 15-17 help you walk wisely? 2. How does verse 18 contrast being drunk with being filled? |
| Q51. What is the result of being filled with the Spirit? The fruit of the Spirit-love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. | Galatians 5:22-26 | 1. Which fruit in verses 22-23 would your group like to grow together? 2. How does verse 25 describe walking in the Spirit? |
| Q52. What are the gifts of the Spirit? Special abilities given by the Spirit for building up the Church and serving Christ’s mission. | 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 | 1. According to verses 4-6, how do gifts differ yet work together? 2. Which gift in verse 8-10 might you ask God to develop in you? |
| Q53. What is the Church? The community of all true believers, Christ’s body on earth, called to worship, witness, and serve together. | 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 | 1. What analogy in verse 12-14 explains unity and diversity? 2. How does verse 27 describe your role in the Church? |
| Q54. How is the Church united? By one Spirit, one Lord, one faith, and one baptism, in a bond of peace and love. | Ephesians 4:1-16 | 1. What "unity" actions in verses 2-3 can your group practice? 2. How do verses 11-13 describe leaders’ roles in building unity? |
| Q55. How should we live together as the Church? In love, encouragement, accountability, and shared worship. | Hebrews 10:19-25 | 1. What encouragement does verse 24 offer for group life? 2. How does verse 25 warn against isolation? |
| Q56. What is the mission of the Church? To make disciples of all nations, baptizing and teaching them to obey Christ’s commands. | Matthew 28:16-20 | 1. What promise in verse 19 gives courage for mission? 2. How does verse 20 define disciple-making? |
| Q57. How does the Church worship God? With truth, reverence, joy, and by offering ourselves-body, soul, and mind-to Him. | Psalm 95:1-11 | 1. How does verse 1-2 model joyful worship? 2. What warning in verses 7-8 helps us worship in truth? |
| Q58. What are the sacraments? Baptism and the Lord’s Supper-holy signs and seals of God’s covenant of grace. | Matthew 26:26-29; Acts 2:41-42 | 1. What meaning do you find in Jesus’ words over the bread and cup (Matt 26:26-29)? 2. How does Acts 2:41-42 show early Church practice? |
| Q59. What is baptism? A sign and seal of belonging to Christ, identifying us with His death, burial, and resurrection. | Acts 8:26-40 | 1. How does Philip explain baptism’s meaning in verses 35-38? 2. What does the eunuch’s response in verse 39 teach about faith and obedience? |
| Q60. What is the Lord’s Supper? A meal in which we remember Christ’s death until He returns, by eating bread and drinking the cup. | 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 | 1. How does verse 23-26 explain the purpose of the Supper? 2. What warnings in verses 27-29 call for self-examination? |
| Q61. What is prayer? Talking with God-listening, praising, confessing, asking, and resting in Him. | Luke 11:1-13 | 1. What elements of prayer do you see in verses 2-4? 2. How does verse 9-10 encourage boldness in prayer? |
| Q62. How did Jesus teach us to pray? He gave the Lord’s Prayer as a model for worship, confession, and petition. | Matthew 6:5-15 | 1. Which petition in verses 9-13 speaks most to your need? 2. How does verse 14-15 link forgiveness and prayer? |
| Q63. What is the hope of the Church? The coming of Christ to glorify His people, raise our bodies, and bring the new heaven and earth. | Titus 2:11-14; 3:4-7 | 1. How does verse 13 define Christian hope? 2. What comfort does verse 7 give about our status before God? |
| Q64. How will Jesus return? Visible, personal, and unexpected-the same way He ascended, to judge the living and the dead. | Acts 1:6-11 | 1. How do verses 10-11 describe His return? 2. What does verse 8 say about our mission until He comes back? |
| Q65. What will happen when Jesus returns? The dead will be raised; believers will be caught up to meet Him and live forever with God. | 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 | 1. How does verse 16 describe the Lord’s coming? 2. What hope does verse 17 offer believers? |
| Q66. What will happen to unbelievers at the Final Judgment? They will be judged for their sins and cast into everlasting punishment. | Revelation 20:11-15 | 1. What does verse 12 say about the books and the dead being judged? 2. How does verse 15 describe the fate of those not in the Book of Life? |
| Q67. What will happen to believers at the Final Judgment? They will be welcomed into eternal life, free from sin and sorrow. | 2 Corinthians 5:1-10 | 1. How does verse 1 picture our eternal dwelling? 2. What motivation for living does verse 10 provide? |
| Q68. Will there be any sin or death in the new heaven and earth? No-God will wipe away every tear; there will be no more death, mourning, or pain. | Revelation 21:1-8 | 1. What new realities does verse 4 promise? 2. How does verse 7 describe the reward for the thirsty? |
| Q69. How should we prepare for Jesus’ return? By living holy and godly lives, being watchful, and growing in grace and knowledge of Christ. | 2 Peter 3:11-18 | 1. What daily habits do verses 14-15 encourage? 2. How does verse 18 call you to grow in grace and knowledge? |
| Q70. How can our faith be summarized? In the words of the Apostle’s Creed-a concise statement of biblical truth about the Father, Son, and Spirit. | Romans 10:9-17 | 1. In verses 9-10, how do "confess" and "believe" work together? 2. How does verse 17 affirm why we share the creed with others? |