Westminster Shorter Catechism Put to Song

Question : What does the conclusion of the Lord’s Prayer teach us? Answer: The conclusion of the Lord’s Prayer, which is, “For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen,” teaches us to take our encouragement in prayer from God only, and in our prayers to praise Him, ascribing kingdom, power, and glory to Him; and in testimony of our desire and assurance to be heard, we say,...

Question : What do we pray for in the sixth petition? Answer: In the sixth petition, which is, “And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil,” we pray that God would either keep us from being tempted to sin, or support and deliver us when we are tempted. Tune Used: On Wisconsin You can find a copy of the Catechism here: https://www.pcaac.org/bco/westminster-confession/ Created by: Pas...

Question : What do we pray for in the fifth petition? Answer: In the fifth petition, which is, “And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors,” we pray that God, for Christ’s sake, would freely pardon all our sins; which we are the rather encouraged to ask, because by His grace we are enabled from the heart to forgive others. Tune Used: We Wish You a Merry Christmas You can find a copy of th...

Question : What do we pray for in the fourth petition? Answer: In the fourth petition, which is, “Give us this day our daily bread,” we pray that of God’s free gift we may receive a competent portion of the good things of this life, and enjoy His blessing with them. Tune Used: Oh What a Beautiful Morning (from Oklahoma) You can find a copy of the Catechism here: https://www.pcaac.org/bco/westminst...

Question : What do we pray for in the third petition? Answer: In the third petition, which is, “Thy will be done in earth as it is in heaven,” we pray that God, by His grace, would make us able and willing to know, obey, and submit to His will in all things, as the angels do in heaven. Tune Used: Lo, How a Rose E're Blooming You can find a copy of the Catechism here: https://www.pcaac.org/bco/west...

Question : What do we pray for in the second petition? Answer: In the second petition, which is, “Thy kingdom come,” we pray that Satan’s kingdom may be destroyed; and that the kingdom of grace may be advanced, ourselves and others brought into it, and kept in it; and that the kingdom of glory may be hastened. Tune Used: Chim Chim Cher-ee (From Mary Poppins) You can find a copy of the Catechism he...

Question : What do we pray for in the first petition? Answer: In the first petition, which is, “Hallowed be thy name,” we pray, that God would enable us and others to glorify Him in all that whereby He makes Himself known, and that He would dispose all things to His own glory. Tune Used: Come to Me (Rain for Roots) You can find a copy of the Catechism here: https://www.pcaac.org/bco/westminster-co...

Question : What does the preface of the Lord’s Prayer teach us? Answer: The preface of the Lord’s Prayer, which is, “Our Father which art in heaven,” teaches us to draw near to God with all holy reverence and confidence, as children to a father, able and ready to help us; and that we should pray with and for others. Tune Used: Auld Lang Syne You can find a copy of the Catechism here: https://www.p...

Question : What rule hath God given for our direction in prayer? Answer: The whole Word of God is of use to direct us in prayer, but the special rule of direction is that form of prayer which Christ taught His disciples, commonly called, The Lord’s Prayer. Tune Used: Swiss Boy You can find a copy of the Catechism here: https://www.pcaac.org/bco/westminster-confession/ Created by: Pastor Michael Bo...

Question : What is prayer? Answer: Prayer is an offering up of our desires unto God, for things agreeable to His will, in the name of Christ, with confession of our sins, and thankful acknowledgment of His mercies. Tune Used: I'm a Little Teapot You can find a copy of the Catechism here: https://www.pcaac.org/bco/westminster-confession/ Created by: Pastor Michael Bowman Church Website: http://ccc-...

Question : What is required to the worthy receiving of the Lord’s Supper? Answer: It is required of them that would worthily partake of the Lord’s Supper, that they examine themselves, of their knowledge to discern the Lord’s body, of their faith to feed upon Him, of their repentance, love, and new obedience; lest, coming unworthily, they eat and drink judgment to themselves. Tune Used: Old Rugged...

Question : What is the Lord's Supper? Answer: The Lord’s Supper is a sacrament, wherein, by giving and receiving bread and wine, according to Christ’s appointment, His death is showed forth; and the worthy receivers are, not after a corporal and carnal manner, but by faith, made partakers of His body and blood, with all His benefits, to their spiritual nourishment and growth in grace. Tune Used: D...

Question : To whom is baptism to be administered? Answer: Baptism is not to be administered to any that are out of the visible church, till they profess their faith in Christ, and obedience to Him; but the infants of such as are members of the visible church are to be baptized. Tune Used: Lullaby & Goodnight Go to Sleep Little Baby You can find a copy of the Catechism here: https://www.pcaac.org/b...

Question : What is baptism? Answer: Baptism is a sacrament, wherein the washing with water, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, does signify and seal our ingrafting into Christ, and partaking of the benefits of the covenant of grace, and our engagement to be the Lord’s. Tune Used: Battle Hymn of the Republic You can find a copy of the Catechism here: https://www.pcaa...

Question : Which are the sacraments of the New Testament? Answer: The sacraments of the New Testament are baptism, and the Lord’s Supper. Tune Used: The Other Day I Saw a Bear (Camp Song) You can find a copy of the Catechism here: https://www.pcaac.org/bco/westminster-confession/ Created by: Pastor Michael Bowman Church Website: http://ccc-pca.org/pub/blog/ This is a public episode. If you would l...

Question : What is a sacrament? Answer: A sacrament is a holy ordinance instituted by Christ; wherein, by sensible signs, Christ and the benefits of the new covenant are represented, sealed, and applied to believers. Tune Used: Everyone Has a Water Buffalo (Veggie Tales) You can find a copy of the Catechism here: https://www.pcaac.org/bco/westminster-confession/ Created by: Pastor Michael Bowman C...

Question : How do the sacraments become effectual means of salvation? Answer: The sacraments become effectual means of salvation, not from any virtue in them, or in him that does administer them; but only by the blessing of Christ, and the working of His Spirit in them that by faith receive them. Tune Used: Blessed Assurance You can find a copy of the Catechism here: https://www.pcaac.org/bco/west...

Question : How is the Word to be read and heard, that it may become effectual to salvation? Answer: That the Word may become effectual to salvation, we must attend thereunto with diligence, preparation, and prayer; receive it with faith and love, lay it up in our hearts, and practice it in our lives. Tune Used: All Creature of Our God and King You can find a copy of the Catechism here: https://www...

Question : How is the Word made effectual to salvation? Answer: The Spirit of God makes the reading, but especially the preaching, of the Word, an effectual means of convincing and converting sinners, and of building them up in holiness and comfort through faith unto salvation. Tune Used: Spirit of God Descend Upon My Heart You can find a copy of the Catechism here: https://www.pcaac.org/bco/westm...

Question : What are the outward and ordinary means whereby Christ communicates to us the benefits of redemption? Answer: The outward and ordinary means whereby Christ communicates to us the benefits of redemption are, His ordinances, especially the Word, sacraments, and prayer; all which are made effectual to the elect for salvation. Tune Used: Down By the Bay You can find a copy of the Catechism...

Question : What is repentance unto life? Answer: Repentance unto life is a saving grace, whereby a sinner, out of a true sense of his sin, and apprehension of the mercy of God in Christ, does, with grief and hatred of his sin, turn from it unto God, with full purpose of, and endeavor after, new obedience. Tune Used: Feels Like Christmas (from Muppets Christmas Carol) You can find a copy of the Cat...

Question : What is faith in Jesus Christ? Answer: Faith in Jesus Christ is a saving grace, whereby we receive and rest upon Him alone for salvation, as He is offered to us in the gospel. Tune Used: High-Ho (Snow White) You can find a copy of the Catechism here: https://www.pcaac.org/bco/westminster-confession/ Created by: Pastor Michael Bowman Church Website: http://ccc-pca.org/pub/blog/ This is a...

Question : What does God require of us, that we may escape His wrath and curse, due to us for sin? Answer: To escape the wrath and curse of God, due to us for sin, God requires of us faith in Jesus Christ, repentance unto life, with the diligent use of all the outward means whereby Christ communicates to us the benefits of redemption. Tune Used: The Hokey Pokey You can find a copy of the Catechism...

Question : What does every sin deserve? Answer: Every sin deserves God’s wrath and curse, both in this life, and that which is to come. Tune Used: Bobby Shaftoe You can find a copy of the Catechism here: https://www.pcaac.org/bco/westminster-confession/ Created by: Pastor Michael Bowman Church Website: http://ccc-pca.org/pub/blog/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with ot...

Question : Are all transgressions of the law equally heinous? Answer: Some sins in themselves, and by reason of several aggravations, are more heinous in the sight of God than others. Tune Used: Where is My Hairbrush (VeggieTales) You can find a copy of the Catechism here: https://www.pcaac.org/bco/westminster-confession/ Created by: Pastor Michael Bowman Church Website: http://ccc-pca.org/pub/blo...