LCMS Convention Proceedings St. Louis, Missouri — 1962, Sheet 119

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PARISH EDUCATION 119

available to pastors and teachers for the purpose of
review and study; and be it further

Resolved, That pastors and teachers who desire to
experiment with the new translation be encouraged to
compare it with our own synodical catechism; and be it
further

Resolved, That this new translation be made a topic
of discussion on conference programs during the next
triennium; and be it finally

Resolved, That individuals and conferences submit
their findings to the Board of Parish Education by
Jan. 1, 1964.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

Thanking Auxiliary Agencies for Educational
Projects

RESOLUTION 4-23

Reports 401, 402, pp. 196, 197, 203, 213,
Reports and Memorials

Wuereas, Various adult auxiliary agencies of the
Synod have actively inaugurated and supported excel-
lent projects in many areas of Christian education;
therefore be it

Resolved, To express the appreciation and gratitude
of the Synod to the following auxiliary agencies for
their significant activities in the field of education:

The Lutheran Women’s Missionary League for its
Christian Growth workshops and churchwide survey of
women’s work;

The Lutheran Laymen’s League for its topic studies,
senior citizens program, seminar programs, and support
of the Bible study program;

The National Lutheran Parent-Teacher League for
its assistance to local groups in the development of
sound programs of parent education and home-church
cooperation, its annual materials packet and quarterly
newsletter Nurture, its guidance for church libraries,
its aid in combating offensive literature, and its work
in encouraging area parents conferences;

The Lutheran Education Association for its excellent
convention programs and its distribution of materials
on Lutheran education, especially in the yearbooks; and
be it further

Resolved, To encourage congregations, pastors, and
teachers of all of our churches to give enthusiastic sup-
port to these agencies and to make use of their excel-
lent programs. ,

Action: This resolution was adopted.

The New Catechisms Faithful to Scripture
RESOLUTION 4-24
Memorial 330, pp. 159—161, Reports and Memorials

Wuereas, The sincere concern of our brother, cer-
tainly shared by those charged with the responsibility
of producing these catechisms, seems to be predicated

on a regrettable misunderstanding of the guide for
prospective catechism writers; and

Wuereas, These catechisms will be carefully and
prayerfully processed through the synodical censorial
procedure; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Synod direct the Catechism Com-
mittee of the Board of Parish Education to reexamine
its “Guide for Prospective Catechism Writers” with
a view to insuring that no door is left open for anti-
scriptural error; and be it further

Resolved, That we assure our concerned brother that
every precaution will be taken by the members of the
Board of Parish Education, its staff members, and the
Board’s Catechism Committee that the prospective new
catechisms will remain faithful to the Scriptures and
the Lutheran Confessions.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

Christian Morals
RESOLUTION 4-25
Report 401, VII, pp. 198,199, Reports and Memorials

Wuereas, Flagrant disregard of Christian moral
standards is everywhere evident and is erupting with
ever-increasing boldness in the world of entertainment
and the arts; and

Wuereas, The voice of history sounds the unmistak-
able warning that moral decay is a certain road to in-
dividual and national ruin; and

Wuereas, The sacred writers of Biblical times con-
demned debauchery and immorality in clear and con-
vincing words; and

Whereas, The conditions existent in our society also
call for clear Christian witness, positive action, and a
cooperative approach to the community; therefore be it

Resolved, That the church voice its concern over the
serious moral crisis in our society; and be it further

Resolved, That it give Scriptural guidance and Chris-
tian counsel to the families of the church to acquaint
them with the responsiblities of Christian living and
to encourage them to exercise leadership in creating
a better moral climate in their communities; and be
it finally

Resolved, That the Family Life Committee of the
Synod, which has demonstrated an intelligent approach
to this problem, through its subcommittee on Christian
morals in consultation with the Board of Social Wel-
fare, continue to give guidance and leadership in this
area to the end that —

a) it serve as a coordinating unit of our church
boards, commissions, agencies, and societies; that

b) it develop a program of education and action
that is constructive as well as defensive, based on sound
Biblical and Christian principles; and that

c) it suggest procedures and supply materials for in-
dividual, congregational, and community action.

Action: This resolution was adopted.