The Heidelberg Catechism The Heidelberg Catechism is the best known of the Reformed confessions. It was written in Heidelberg, Germany, in 1563, by two young ministers. Its language is warm and personal, its spirit mild and gentle. It has a devotional tone. For more than four centuries the catechism has formed part of the teaching and preaching ministry of Reformed churches. In fact, the catechism was divided into fifty-two sections, called Lord's Days, so that one section could be used in preaching for each Sunday of the year. 1988 Revised Edition Scripture references have been indicated in footnotes where direct quotations or allusions to specific biblical texts occur in the Catechism. Quotations generally follow the text of the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV). Words found in the Catechism's citations of Scripture but not in the NRSV text are enclosed in brackets and explained in a footnote. Table of Contents
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