For the original version of The Heidelberg Catechism and Catechist’s Assistant, check the resources pages. This reflects my updating, editing and at points expanding on that resource.

For introducing the Heidelberg Catechism to students not familiar with it already, these questions will prove helpful:

Q: What do you understand by the word “Catechism”?
A: It teaches the way of Salvation through questions and answers.

Q: Why is this called the “Heidelberg Catechism”?
A: Because it was first published in the city of Heidelberg.

Q:When was it published?
A: 1563 A.D.

Q:Who was it’s chief author?
A. Zacharias Ursinus

Q: Who was Zacharias Ursinus?
A: He was professor of theology at the University of Heidelberg

Q: How many questions and answers does the Heidelberg Catechism contain?
A: 129

Q: How many parts is the Heidelberg Catechism divided into?
A: Into 52 parts.

Q: Why 52?
A: To use one part for each Lord’s Day and thus go through the Catechism
once per year.

Q: Did the pastors give instruction in the Catechism every Lord’s Day?
A: Yes, every Lord’s Day afternoon.

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