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Dr. Luther’s preface to the many pastors and preachers he was seeking to lead in their instruction of those under their care.

As the head of the family should teach the Ten Commandments in a simple way to his household.

As the head of the family should teach it in a simple way to his household.

As the head of the family should teach it in a simple way to his household.

As the head of the family should teach it in a simple way to his household.

How Christians should be taught to confess.

As the head of the family should teach it in a simple way to his household.

How the head of the family should teach his household to pray morning and evening.

Certain passages of Scripture for various holy orders and positions, admonishing them about their obligations and responsibilities.

Prepared by Dr. Martin Luther for those who intend to go to the Sacrament.

The Small Catechism is presented here as an exposition of the faith of the one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church, and is a gift to English-speaking Christianity.