# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1941_S833
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Publication Matters 888

At the same convention in 1935 the Committee was encouraged
hasten its work on the revision of the Schwan Catechism.

Before the 1938 convention the proof-print of the projected new
-Synodical Catechism was sent to all pastors and teachers of Synod.
out 400 replied, sending in their criticisms, commendations, and
uggestions. The hearts of the Committee were regaled by what
the Committee terms “the cordial and cheering tone of their com-
“munications.” (Report of the Catechism Committee, Memorial 606,
roceedings 1938.) “The overwhelming number of communications
hows that the revision has the approval of most of our pastors and
eachers. Some brethren approve of it very enthusiastically; others
also approve of it but desire to have certain additions, omissions, or

In 1988 Synod resolved to give the committee more time to
omplete its task, as requested, and encouraged it to publish and
‘mail out another proof-print of the projected new Synodical Cate-
“chism (this to be not later than June, 1940). A further restriction
added, namely, to eliminate all and any illustrations.

' As to the elementary Catechism, it was resolved that this book,
ifter being duly tried out in schools and homes, should be submitted
in complete form to the Synodical Convention in 1941 for adoption.
“(It was reported that the first draft of the Three Chief Parts had
een made.)

The second proof-print of the projected new Synodical Cate-
chism was mailed to all pastors and teachers. The 100 responses
from conferences and individuals clearly indicated that an over-
“whelming majority of men were enthusiastically in favor of the
book in the present form. ,

After considering these facts as well as Memorials 710, 711, 712,
113, and Unprinted Memorials 16, 83, 84, 85, 86, 122, 128, 137, after
- gonsulting at length with the remaining four members of the original
committee of eleven, and after open hearings that lasted for hours
“and were attended by many pastors, teachers, and laymen, we wish
to recommend the following for adoption:

Wuereas, Synod resolved as long as twelve years ago that a
revised edition of Schwan’s Catechism was desirable; and

Wuerras, The detailed and oft-repeated instructions given by
Synod to the Catechism Committee have been faithfully carried
out; .and
; Wuereas, The projected new Synodical Catechism, appearing as
it did in two proof-prints, has met with general good favor; and
Wuenrgas, In the opinion of Committee 10 the present book lends
itself admirably for a basic text-book; therefore be it