A Living Catechism
St. Olaf & Church Anew
What is A Living Catechism?
A Living Catechism is a joint project of the St. Olaf College Lutheran Center for Faith, Values, and Community, the Nourishing Vocation Project and Church Anew. A Living Catechism seeks to both explore and nourish a vibrant Lutheranism for the 21st Century.
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The 7 Principles of A Living Catechism
The concept of a Living Catechism flows from the fundamental idea that as God’s beloved people, we are always discerning, always reforming, always leaning into what it means to be the people of God in each unique time and place. A Living Catechism asks how do we articulate the core understandings of a Lutheran perspective and take seriously the complex realities of life – today. Martin Luther was responsive to the particularities of life in his time, while seeking to be faithful to the Christian Scriptures. A Living Catechism seeks to do the same in our time – be faithful to the Christian Scriptures and be responsive to the unique realities of our time and place.
Other Recources
A living Catechism doesn’t stop at our 7 principles. Linked are several resources we have built and worked on. Including resources for teens, children and those who are considering communion.
