Years ago, when I first really learned about catechisms, I went out looking for one to use with my kids, but I couldn’t find the right one. While I certainly appreciate the appeal of the historic catechisms and their wording, I wanted something a little more “down to earth.” Think the living room, not the formal dining room. So I wrote one.
Fast forward to now when my kids are 19, 17, and 13. After seeing first hand the value of catechising in the home, I am thrilled that InterVarsity Press has trusted me to produce a new family discipleship resource based on a 99-question Family Catechism. Faith Foundations will release in October 2025, but it is already available for pre-order. I hope and pray this book helps your family as much as using a catechism helped mine!
Here’s the marketing copy from my friends at IVP:
Grow as a Family Together in Christ
Faith Foundations enables parents and children to dig into the essential truths of Christianity to deepen their understanding of theology and strengthen their love for Jesus. Through ninety-nine devotions for families to engage in together, this family resource introduces and explores the core areas of Christian doctrine: God the Father, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, people and sin, salvation, the Bible, Christian living, the church, and Last Things.
Theology isn’t just for scholars—it’s for everyone, and Faith Foundations makes it accessible to your family through a simple approach. With clear connections to Jesus and practical steps for living like him, this resource helps you and your children deepen your understanding of key doctrines and apply them to daily life. Each devotion includes a short catechism, a key Scripture passage, devotional text, engaging family discussion questions, a prayer response, and a hands-on family activity.
Through Faith Foundations, you and your family will gain:
- A meaningful structure for family devotions.
- Practical steps for parents and kids to live like Jesus in daily lives.
- Fresh opportunities to learn about God and each other.
- A deeper appreciation and love for doctrine.
- A desire to learn even more about God and his ways.
Discipleship isn’t meant to be done alone—and it definitely isn’t just for grown-ups! Grow deep roots of faith as a family by exploring theology and living a life of faith together with Faith Foundations.
brian dembowczyk 