Using the Catechism Book for Family Pentecost

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If your family has a copy of The Whole Counsel of God catechism book, there are numerous resources for use on or around Pentecost.

• page 115, Spirit dove artwork in a stained glass window style — notice the olive branch and subtle flame design in the glass
• p. 116, “Come, Holy Spirit, Heavenly Done” — sing this hymn
• p. 118, Question 36 (“Who is the Holy Spirit?”) — say it responsively and read the notes
• page 119, “The Spirit, the Giver of Life” — read this beautiful passage on the Holy Spirit by Basil the Great
• p. 120, Question 37 (“Why was the Holy Spirit poured out at Pentecost?”) — say it responsively, including the secondary answer, and read the notes
• p. 155, “Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart” — another hymn
• p. 191, “Ascension of Christ and Outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost” — read the summary of Acts 1–2
• p. 266, “Complete Holiness” — pray the prayer of Augustine to the Holy Spirit (“Breathe in my, O Holy Spirit…”)
• p. 266, “The Prayer of the Holy Spirit” — pray this famous Eastern prayer
• p. 308, “Easter” — read the explanation of the Easter season and note where Pentecost is mentioned and why read is used on this day
• p. 315, Collect and readings for Pentecost — pray the Collect and read one or more of the Scripture passages listed
• p. 335, Proper Preface for Pentecost — read this summary of how the Holy Spirit helped the apostles and helps us
• p. 356, Veni Creator Spiritus (“Come, Creator Spirit”) — read this famous hymn

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Johnathan Arnold
Johnathan Arnold
Johnathan is a husband and father, pastor of Redeemer Wesleyan Church, global trainer with Shepherds Global Classroom, and founder of holyjoys.org. He is the author of The Kids' Catechism and The Whole Counsel of God: A Protestant Catechism and Discipleship Handbook (forthcoming). Johnathan has also been published in Firebrand Magazine, the Arminian Magazine, God’s Revivalist, and the Bible Methodist Magazine.