5 Recommended Resources on the Westminster Shorter Catechism

For centuries, the Westminster Shorter Catechism has served as a trusted tool for grounding Christians young and old in the truths of God’s Word. With clarity, conciseness, and biblical fidelity, it presents a robust summary of Reformed doctrine. The following resources on the shorter catechism, curated by the Ligonier editorial team, can aid those seeking to study, teach, or better understand this treasured catechism and its rich theology.

The Westminster Shorter Catechism from Ligonier Ministries

Through a series of carefully crafted questions and answers, the shorter catechism presents the essential truths of Scripture in a memorable and systematic way. This resource includes the text of the shorter catechism with Scripture references.

The Westminster Shorter Catechism: For Study Classes by G.I. Williamson

This book provides a clear, helpful exposition of each question in the Westminster Shorter Catechism. Each lesson includes questions for review or discussion.

Glorifying and Enjoying God: 52 Devotions through the Westminster Shorter Catechism by William Boekestein, Jonathan Landry Cruse, and Andrew J. Miller

For centuries, the Westminster Shorter Catechism has helped Christians to know their “chief end.” This devotional introduces a new generation to its powerful message in fifty-two short chapters.

The Shorter Catechism Explained from Scripture by Thomas Vincent

This book, written by English Puritan minister Thomas Vincent, provides an explanation of the shorter catechism by an author who was a contemporary of the Westminster divines.

Questions & Answers on the Shorter Catechism by John Brown of Haddington

This resource, written by an eighteenth-century Scottish minister, includes numerous questions from the author (more than 4,400 in all) as well as succinct answers supported by Scripture.