From the authors: "You don't need a Bible degree, an acoustic guitar, or a stocked craft closet to help your kids grow in their faith. With Faith Builder Catechism, you just need the book, a Bible, and around ten minutes. The devotional includes ice-breaker style 'Power-up' questions and 'Think about It' questions to help your family reflect on each devotional or passage."
Faith Builder Catechism is a 52-week devotional that helps families press pause on screen time and develop healthy discipleship rhythms in a fun, interactive format.
The most enthralling video games take place in elaborate kingdoms with characters we root for and stories we connect with. When playing a video game, we learn to inhabit the game's world. The same is true with our faith. Whether you're taking your first steps in family discipleship or are a pro who has weekly devotional routine in place, the interactive questions, answers, and devotionals in Faith Builder Catechism, will help your family establish building blocks of faith, one level at a time.
Authors Kevin Hippolyte, Jared Kennedy, and Trey Kullman lead the way for families to establish regular discipleship conversations and cultivate a deeper knowledge of the theology expressed in the Apostle's Creed, the Ten Commandments, the doctrines of grace, the Great Commission, and the Lord's Prayer.
"Full of rich theology, Faith Builder Catechism makes the foundational truths of Scripture accessible and memorable for families. Thanks to the thoughtful questions, witty prompts, and charming theme, this journey through Scripture and the basic beliefs of the Christian faith is full of life-changing potential."
Kyle Idleman, Senior Pastor, Southeast Christian Church, Louisville, Kentucky; bestselling author of Not a Fan
"A wonderful resource for older elementary and middle-school gamers! Faith Builder Catechism explains solid theological truths using loads of video game analogies and illustrations. The result is a fun and catchy devotional book featuring robust catechism, memory work, bite-sized theology, and thoughtful questions. Perfect for individual quiet times, family devotions, or youth gatherings."
Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra, Senior Writer, The Gospel Coalition; host of the Recorded podcast; coauthor of Gospelbound: Living with Resolute Hope in an Anxious Age; editor of Social Sanity in an Insta World
"Faith Builder Catechism helps parents and student leaders to better connect the dots between God's Word and the gaming world, where the next generation invests so much of their time. It also helps those same adult influencers build meaningful relationships with the young people in their lives through Scripture memorization, honest questions and answers, and examples from video games kids are familiar with."
Bubba Stallcup, CEO and Founder, Love Thy Nerd
"If you've ever wanted foundational Christian truths packaged in a way that anyone in your family would find appealing, this is it. Winsomely written, cleverly illustrated, and designed to spark dialogue, this book will disciple you and your family in the ancient beliefs we cherish as followers of Christ."
Shelby Abbott, Author; campus minister; podcast host, Real Life Loading
"What a great resource for churches and families! Parents will appreciate the simple and colorfully produced book; pastors and churches will be grateful for a catechism that's grounded both in Scripture and in the best of our Christian heritage."
Timothy Paul Jones, C. Edwin Gheens Professor of Christian Ministry, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; author of Perspectives on Family Ministry
"Visually stimulating, robustly biblical, and excellently executed, Faith Builder Catechism takes readers on a discipleship quest, exploring many key theological topics. Families will find it a great discussion starter. I can easily see myself lifting my copy off the shelf when nephews and nieces are with me at mealtimes and maybe even when they're not.
S. D. Ellison, Director of Training, Irish Baptist College; author of Five: The Solas of the Reformation
"For a generation flooded with content, this catechism is the foundation builder our children need! Through its theme and intentionality, Faith Builder Catechism is a resource for families that is exceptionally engaging for kids of all ages, while remaining theologically rich in its content. I cannot wait to share this devotional with parents!"
Kendal Conner, Director of Sunday Schools, Redeemer Kansas City
"My sons and I enjoyed our time working through this catechism-styled devotional. We found it easy to connect to one another, to video games, and most of all, to Scripture. The illustrations were relevant to my children, and the applications did not feel contrived. What a helpful tool for discipling our children in the faith!"
Wendy Alsup, Author of I Forgive You: Finding Peace and Moving Forward When Life Really Hurts and Companions in Suffering: Comfort for Times of Loss and Loneliness
"I'm so excited about this book! Both those struggling to disciple their children and those who are diligent will find this helpful. The artwork is so engaging and the concept of video games is sure to capture the imagination. Most importantly, rich biblical truths are communicated in an accessible way. I can't wait to use this with my own children."
John Perritt, Director of Resources, Reformed Youth Ministries; author of Social Media Pressure: Finding Peace Alongside Jesus; host, The Local Youth Worker podcast
"Faith Builder Catechism represents the best of faithful catechetical instruction with a creative twist. Fun yet timeless content will connect well with kids and parents alike. It's time to level up your family discipleship with this faithful resource. I can't wait to use this with our family!"
Coleman M. Ford, Author of Formed in His Image: A Guide for Christian Formation
"Faith Builder Catechism is a great faith-building tool, not only for parents and children at home but also for teachers and students at churches. By studying the pages filled with eye-catching colors and deep theological truths, our children and students will be effectively introduced to God's Word!"
Jamaal E. Williams, Lead Pastor, Sojourn Church Midtown, Louisville, KY
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Faith Builder Catechism has been incredible. I have walked my children through Q/A #8, and they love the book. The questions and answers make for an interactive lesson. They also love the stickers! What a great way to "gamify" catechesis! My only complaint, however, is that the answers could be simpler and more memorable!
Our three kids are thrilled with the layout and video game theme, we parents are thrilled with the prompts and content! What a great resource for families to focus their discipleship.
Our three kids are thrilled with the layout and video game theme, we parents are thrilled with the prompts and content! What a great resource for families to focus their discipleship.
I owe a lot to some of my early, formative church experiences (after coming to faith as a teenager) including regular use of things like the Apostles' Creed and the Heidelberg Catechism. Regular exposure to these clear expressions of biblical truth built for me a solid foundation for my faith. The need for this type of foundational instruction has never been greater in the West as it settles deeply into a post-Christian era. I applaud the authors for bundling a great catechism tool into a volume that is relevant, youth-friendly (yet with content even adults can benefit from), and even attractive. I really wish I'd had something like this when my kids were younger. For all of these reasons, I think this is a 5-star resource and highly recommend it. My one minor gripe is that the authors chose to theme the book around video games (all of the lessons have a "Power-Up Question" to prompt discussion, and every question is tied to video gaming). Admittedly the gaming industry is huge, but a good portion of the world, including many youth, are NOT into gaming. I would have preferred that they went with a mix of themes for the power-up questions. But again, this is a minor gripe. It is easy enough to make up your own questions or modify the provided questions to make them more applicable for your needs. The core of the content is unaffected.
I owe a lot to some of my early, formative church experiences (after coming to faith as a teenager) including regular use of things like the Apostles' Creed and the Heidelberg Catechism. Regular exposure to these clear expressions of biblical truth built for me a solid foundation for my faith. The need for this type of foundational instruction has never been greater in the West as it settles deeply into a post-Christian era. I applaud the authors for bundling a great catechism tool into a volume that is relevant, youth-friendly (yet with content even adults can benefit from), and even attractive. I really wish I'd had something like this when my kids were younger. For all of these reasons, I think this is a 5-star resource and highly recommend it. My one minor gripe is that the authors chose to theme the book around video games (all of the lessons have a "Power-Up Question" to prompt discussion, and every question is tied to video gaming). Admittedly the gaming industry is huge, but a good portion of the world, including many youth, are NOT into gaming. I would have preferred that they went with a mix of themes for the power-up questions. But again, this is a minor gripe. It is easy enough to make up your own questions or modify the provided questions to make them more applicable for your needs. The core of the content is unaffected.
This book is a beautiful mix of engaging text and stunning visuals. The authors certainly had their audience in mind as the video game thread is easy to follow and enjoyable.
This book is a beautiful mix of engaging text and stunning visuals. The authors certainly had their audience in mind as the video game thread is easy to follow and enjoyable.
As someone who attended Catechism classes when I was young, I love this idea of a Catechism for family devotions. Catechism classes, at least in the churches I’ve attended in my adult life, no longer exist for children. Yet, they still need to learn the basics of the Christian faith. Hippolyte, Kennedy, and Kullman start the book with an introduction which can help guide parents in the use of the book. Since so many of the younger generation are familiar with the levels of video games, the authors use the concept of levels as they work through the topics of the catechism: God’s Glory, God’s Kingdom, The Gospel, God’s Grace, and God’s Church and Mission. Each level has multiple lessons or devotionals. Each devotional opens with a Q & A. Followed by a memory verse, a question, and a scripture passage to read. The devotionals close with some thoughts from the authors and something to think about. For those raised on the Heidelberg Catechism or the Westminster Shorter Catechism there will be similarities. I am not familiar with Luther’s Small Catechism or the Catechism for Young Children but those works influenced the writing of this book as well. The devotional has many uses - family devotions, a “catechism class” at church, or classroom devotions. If you want to help your children learn the doctrines of the Christian faith, I highly recommend Faith Builder Catechism. The book is appropriate for most elementary-aged children and could also be used with some middle school-aged pre-teens.
As someone who attended Catechism classes when I was young, I love this idea of a Catechism for family devotions. Catechism classes, at least in the churches I’ve attended in my adult life, no longer exist for children. Yet, they still need to learn the basics of the Christian faith. Hippolyte, Kennedy, and Kullman start the book with an introduction which can help guide parents in the use of the book. Since so many of the younger generation are familiar with the levels of video games, the authors use the concept of levels as they work through the topics of the catechism: God’s Glory, God’s Kingdom, The Gospel, God’s Grace, and God’s Church and Mission. Each level has multiple lessons or devotionals. Each devotional opens with a Q & A. Followed by a memory verse, a question, and a scripture passage to read. The devotionals close with some thoughts from the authors and something to think about. For those raised on the Heidelberg Catechism or the Westminster Shorter Catechism there will be similarities. I am not familiar with Luther’s Small Catechism or the Catechism for Young Children but those works influenced the writing of this book as well. The devotional has many uses - family devotions, a “catechism class” at church, or classroom devotions. If you want to help your children learn the doctrines of the Christian faith, I highly recommend Faith Builder Catechism. The book is appropriate for most elementary-aged children and could also be used with some middle school-aged pre-teens.
This is an excellent devotional for families and ministries, and children will have fun reading biblical truths presented using gaming dialogue rich in theology. Each level is shown in the proper theological order. Level One - God's Story, Level Two - God's Kingdom, Level Three - The Gospel, Level Four - God's Grace, and Level Five - God's Church and Mission. Each level page starts with a question and memory verse, ending with a prompt to "Think About It." I highly suggest this wonderful devotional!
