1. Westminster Shorter Catechism

2. When my kids were very young, I would ask them questions like this: "Who made you?", "Where is God?" and other questions with one-word answers. I began these questions at about 2 years old, and I didn't put any pressure on them. I began the Wesminster Shorter Catechism with them when they were between 4-7 years old, depending on the kid. I ask shortened versions of the questions for the youngest kid, but I'm impressed that he learns the longer answers anyway.

For instance, I ask, "What is God?" and the answer I expect from the 4 year old is "God is a spirit, infinite, eternal, and unchangeable." The actual answer continues with "in being, wisdom, power, holiness, justice, goodness, and truth." My older kids learned the full answer, but my 4 year old still hasn't completely figured it out. Use your best judgment. Whatever you do, though, don't put too much pressure on them. Your kids will enjoy learning the catechism questions when they are young. My kids love it when I drill them, and they get upset when I don't ask them every question they know. Kids love to learn.

Take care,
John

"He that hath light thoughts of sin, never had great thoughts of God." ...John Owen