# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1959_S204
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204 RESOLUTIONS — COMMITTEE 4

Resolved, That the Synod urge congregations, where needed
or practicable, to make use of the released-time program, or of the
free-time school on a weekday, or of the Saturday school program
as opportunities for expanding their educational programs.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

Catechism ‘Materials
RESOLUTION 10, COMMITTEE 4

Memorial 201, page 280, Reports and Memorials

Whereas, The present revised synodical Catechism has been in

use for almost twenty years; and
Wuereas, There have been repeated requests for simplified,
graded, and pedagogically up-to-date catechetical materials; and

Wuereas, The Board for Higher Education has appointed an
advisory Catechism Committee which has made an intensive study
of the needs in this area, and has made a comprehensive report
on its findings to the board, with a view to meeting the needs and
implementing a procedure for producing the materials; therefore
be it

Resolved,

a) That the Board of Parish Education be authorized to pro-
ceed with the preparation of three catechisms, one each for Grades
3—4, 5—6, and 7—9;

b) That the Board of Parish Education consider the advisa-
bility of preparing a book for Grades 1 and 2 that could be used
not only in the agencies of the church — especially the school —
but also for home instruction;

c) That the Board of Parish Education give further study to
the need for catechetical helps (teacher’s manuals, workbooks, etc.)
after the manuscripts for the catechisms have been approved;

d) That each of these catechisms shall contain Luther’s En-
chiridion as it appears in the Book of Concord (1580), which in-
cludes Confession but not the Office of the Keys. Although the
Office of the Keys is not included as a chief part in the Enchir-
idion, the subject shall be treated in the exposition at the appro-
priate place or places.

e) That the Synod authorize the Board of Parish Education to
produce these books as follows:

1. The Board is to appoint a five-member Catechism Com-
mittee to guide the development of these catechisms..This com-
mittee is to receive and consider specific suggestions, deal with
authors, keep the Board of Parish Education informed of develop-