September 7Pastor Babinec
Introductions and Expectations
Lesson 22: Law and Gospel (Q. 145-147)
Introduction to The Essential 100
Assignment: Read #1-3
Memory Work:
Romans 1:16 I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes
John 3:16 God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
2 Timothy 3:15 From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
September 14Pastor Babinec
Quiz – Memory Work, Reading Assignment, Previous Week’s Notes
Lesson 23: God’s Nature and Characteristics (Q. 148-150)
#1-3 - discussion, questions, answers
Assignment:Read #4-6
Memory Work:
Matthew 28:19 Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Deuteronomy 6:4 Hear, O Israel; the LORD our God, the LORD is one.
Deuteronomy 34: 6,7 The LORD, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger; abounding in love and faithfulness, maintaining love to thousands, and forgiving wickedness, rebellion, and sin. Yet he does not leave the guilty unpunished.
September 21Pastor Babinec
Quiz – Memory Work, Reading Assignment, Previous Week’s Notes
Lesson 24: We Believe in God the Father (Q. 151,152)
#4-6– discussion, questions, answers
Assignment:Read #7-9
Memory Work:
The First Article – Part 1
I believe in God the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth.
What does this mean?
I believe that God created me and all that exists, and that he gave me my body and soul, eyes, ears, and all my members, my mind and all my abilities.
Galatians 4:4,5 When the time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under law, to redeem those under law, that we might receive the full rights of sons.
September 28Pastor Babinec
Quiz – Memory Work, Reading Assignment, Previous Week’s Notes
Lesson 25: Creation (Q 153-157)
#7-9– discussion, questions, answers
Assignment:Read #10-12
Memory Work:
The First Article – Part 2
And I believe that God still preserves me by richly and daily providing clothing and shoes, food and drink, property and home, spouse and children, land, cattle, and all I own, and all I need to keep my body and life. God also preserves me by defending me against all danger; and guarding and protecting me from all evil. All this God does only because he is my good and merciful Father in heaven, and not because I have earned or deserved it. For all this I ought to thank and praise, to serve and obey him.
This is most certainly true.
October 5Pastor Babinec
Quiz – Memory Work, Reading Assignment, Previous Week’s Notes
Lesson 26: God Takes Care of Us (Q. 158-163)
#10-12 of The Essential 100 – discussion, questions, answers
Assignment: Read #13-15
Memory Work:
Psalm 145:15,16 The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food at the proper time. You open your hand and satisfy the desires of every living thing.
1 Peter 5:7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
Psalm 50:15 Call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor me.
Romans 8:28 We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him.
October 12Pastor Drake
Quiz – Memory Work, Reading Assignment, Previous Week’s Notes
Lesson 27: Thanks for Our Heavenly Father (Q. 164,165)
#13-15– discussion, questions, answers
Assignment:Read #16-18
Memory Work:
Psalm 118:1 Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.
Psalm 103:1,2 Praise the LORD, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits.
1 Corinthians 10:31 Whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.
October 19Pastor Drake
Quiz – Memory Work, Reading Assignment, Previous Week’s Notes
Lesson 28: The Ruin of God’s Creation (Q. 166-171)
#16-18– discussion, questions, answers
Assignment:Read #19-21
Memory Work:
1 Peter 5:8 Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.
Genesis 3:15 I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will crush your head, and you will strike his heel.
Distribution of take home test on Lessons 22-28. Tests are to be completed at home, corrected and signed by parents, and returned to class by November 2.
October 26Pastor Drake
Quiz – Memory Work, Reading Assignment, Previous Week’s Notes
Lesson 29: Jesus the God-Man (Q. 172-176)
#19-21 of discussion, questions, answers
Assignment: Read #22-24
Memory Work:
The Second Article – Part 1
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty. From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.
What does this mean?
I believe that Jesus Christ, true God, begotten of the Father from eternity, and also true man, born of the virgin Mary, is my Lord.
November 2Pastor Drake
!! Take Home Tests Returned !!
Quiz – Memory Work, Reading Assignment, Previous Week’s Notes
Lesson 30: The Three Offices of Jesus Christ (Q. 177-183)
#22-24– discussion, questions, answers
Assignment: Read #25-27
Memory Work: The Second Article – Part 2
He has redeemed me, a lost and condemned creature, purchased and won me from all sins, from death, and from the power of the devil, not with gold or silver but with his holy, precious blood and with his innocent suffering and death.
All this he did that I should be his own, and live under him in his kingdom, and serve him in everlasting righteousness, innocence, and blessedness, just as he has risen from death and lives and rules eternally.
This is most certainly true.
November 9Pastor Drake
Quiz – Memory Work, Reading Assignment, Previous Week’s Notes
Lesson 31: The Work of Jesus Christ (Q. 184-189)
#25-27 of– discussion, questions, answers
Assignment: Read #28-30
Memory Work:
Isaiah 53:5,6 He was pierced for our transgression, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed. We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way; and the LORD laid on him the iniquity of us all.
2 Corinthians 5:21 God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.
Hebrews 4:15 We have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are – yet was without sin.
November 16Pastor Kesting
Quiz – Memory Work, Reading Assignment, Previous Week’s Notes
Lesson 32: Jesus Set Us Free! (Q. 190-193)
#28-30 of– discussion, questions, answers
Assignment: Read #31-33
Memory Work:
1 John 1:7 The blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from every sin.
John 11:25,26 I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die.
Galatians 3:13 Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us.
November 23 – No Class – Thanksgiving Week
November 30Pastor Kesting
Quiz – Memory Work, Reading Assignment, Previous Week’s Notes
Lesson 33: Jesus’ Humiliation and Exaltation (Q. 194-201)
#31-33 discussion, questions, answers
Assignment: Read #34-36
Memory Work:
Philippians 2:5-11 Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to death – even death on a cross! Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
December 7 Pastor Kesting
Quiz – Memory Work, Reading Assignment, Previous Week’s Notes
Lesson 34: Jesus’ Exaltation in Heaven (Q. 202-208)
#34-36– discussion, questions, answers
Assignment: Read #36-39
Memory Work:
John 14:2,3 In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.
Romans 8:38,39 I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
December 14Pastor Kesting
Quiz – Memory Work, Reading Assignment, Previous Week’s Notes
Lesson 35: We Thank Jesus for Redeeming Us (Q. 209-212)
2nd half of class is Christmas Party!
Distribution of take home test on Lessons 23-35. Tests are to be completed at home, corrected and signed by parents, and returned to class by January 11.
Over Christmas Break – Read #40-50. Notes and reading guides will be distributed for self-study. Parents, please make sure your child does the reading and help your child with any questions.
January 4Pastor Kesting
No Quiz!
Lesson 36: The Important Work of the Holy Spirit (Q.213-217)
#40-50 discussion, questions, answers
Assignment: Read #51-53
Memory Work: The Third Article –Part 1
I believe in the Holy Spirit; the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.
What does this mean?
I believe that I cannot by my own thinking or choosing believe in Jesus Christ, my Lord, or come to him.
January 11Pastor Kesting
!! Take Home Tests Returned !!
Quiz – Memory Work, Reading Assignment, Previous Week’s Notes
Lesson 37 The Holy Spirit (Q. 218-222)
#51-53 discussion, questions, answers
Assignment: Read #54-56
Memory Work: The Third Article – Part 2
But the Holy Spirit has called me by the gospel, enlightened me with his gifts, sanctified and kept me in the true faith. In the same way he calls, gathers, enlightens, and sanctifies the whole Christian church on earth, and keeps it with Jesus Christ in the one true faith.
In this Christian church he daily and fully forgives all sins to me and all believers.
On the Last Day he will raise me and all the dead and give eternal life to me and all believers in Christ.
This is most certainly true.
January 18Pastor Babinec
Quiz – Memory Work, Reading Assignment, Previous Week’s Notes
Lesson 38: The Miracle of Faith (Q. 223-225, 233, 234)
#54-56 discussion, questions, answers
Assignment: Read #56-59
Memory Work:
Titus 3:5 He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit.
John 17:17 Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth.
Acts 2:38 Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
January 25Pastor Babinec
Quiz – Memory Work, Reading Assignment, Previous Week’s Notes
Lesson 39: Good Works (Q. 226-232)
#54-59 discussion, questions, answers
Assignment: Read #60-62
Memory Work:
Ephesians 2:10 We are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
Psalm 51:10 Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.
Psalm 119:105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.
Isaiah 64:6 All of us have become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags.
February 1Pastor Babinec
Quiz – Memory Work, Reading Assignment, Previous Week’s Notes
Lesson 40: The Holy Christian Church; the Communion of Saints (Q. 235-241)
#60-62 discussion, questions, answers
Assignment: Read #63-65
Memory Work:
Ephesians 5:25-27 Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word, and to present her to himself as a radiant church, without stain or wrinkle or any other blemish, but holy and blameless.
John 10:16 I have other sheep that are not of this sheep pen. I must bring them also. They too will listen to my voice, and there shall be one flock and one shepherd.
February 8Pastor Babinec
Quiz – Memory Work, Reading Assignment, Previous Week’s Notes
Lesson 41: Joining a Church? (Q. 242-250)
#63-65 discussion, questions, answers
Assignment: Read #66-68
Memory Work:
Isaiah 55:11 [My word] will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.
John 8:31 To the Jews who believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples.”
Proverbs 22:6 Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.
Mark 16:15 Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation.
February 15Pastor Babinec
Quiz – Memory Work, Reading Assignment, Previous Week’s Notes
Lesson 42: The Forgiveness of Sins (Q. 251-257)
#66-68 discussion, questions, answers
Assignment: Read #69-71
Memory Work:
2 Corinthians 5:19 God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting men’s sins against them.
1 Timothy 2:3,4 God our Savior… wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.
Ephesians 2:8,9 It is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast.
February 22Pastor Drake
Quiz – Memory Work, Reading Assignment, Previous Week’s Notes
Lesson 43: Death and the Last Day (Q.258-264)
#69-71 discussion, questions, answers
Assignment: Read #72-74
Distribution of take home test on Lessons 36-43, Tests are to be completed at home, corrected and signed by parents, and returned to class by March 12.
** For the next six weeks, Catechism will be moved to Thursday evenings because of midweek Lent worship. **
March 2Pastor Drake
!!No Quiz!!
Lesson 44 Baptism (Q. 265-271)
#72-74– discussion, questions, answers
Assignment: Read #75-77
Memory Work:
Galatians 3:27 All of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourself with Christ.
Ephesians 2:19 You are no longer foreigners and aliens, but fellow citizens with God’s people and members of God’s household.
John 3:5,6 No one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit. Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit.
March 9Pastor Drake
!! Take Home Tests Returned !!
Quiz – Memory Work, Reading Assignment, Previous Week’s Notes
Lesson 45: Baptism’s Blessings (Q. 272-274)
#75-77 discussion, questions, answers
Assignment: Read #78-80
Memory Work:
Acts 2:38 Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Christ Jesus for the forgiveness of sins.
Romans 6:3 Don’t you know that all of us who were baptized in to Christ Jesus were baptized into his death?
Titus 3:5-7 He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life.
March 16Pastor Drake
Quiz – Memory Work, Reading Assignment, Previous Week’s Notes
Lesson 46: Baptism’s Power (Q. 275-278)
#78-80– discussion, questions, answers
Assignment: Read #81-84
Memory Work:
1 Peter 1:23 You have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God.
Mark 16:16 Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved.
1 Peter 3:21 Baptism… now saves you also – not the removal of dirt from the body but the pledge of a good conscience toward God.
March 23Pastor Drake
Quiz – Memory Work, Reading Assignment, Previous Week’s Notes
Lesson 47: Baptism’s Meaning (Q. 279-284)
#81-84 discussion, questions, answers
Assignment: Read #85-87
Memory Work:
2 Corinthians 7:10 Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation.
Romans 6:4 We were… buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.
Galatians 5:22,23 The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control
Distribution of Confirmation Examination Questions to 8th graders – Parents, encourage your child to prepare these questions at home in the coming weeks using notes, Bibles, Catechisms, etc.
March 30Pastor Kesting
Quiz – Memory Work, Reading Assignment, Previous Week’s Notes
Lesson 48: the Sacrament of Holy Communion (Q. 285-289)
#85-87 discussion, questions, answers
Assignment: Read #87-89
Memory Work:
1 Corinthians 11:23-25 The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, “This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me.” In the same way, after supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me.”
April 6Pastor Kesting
Quiz – Memory Work, Reading Assignment, Previous Week’s Notes
Lesson 49: The Power and Blessings of Holy Communion (Q. 290-295)
#87-89– discussion, questions, answers
Assignment: Read #90-92
Memory Work:
Ephesians 1:7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins.
Romans 10:17 Faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ.
Hebrews 11:1 Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.