Description
This illustrated volume presents foundational Christian doctrine for children through a carefully structured catechism paired with engaging artwork by Paul Cox. Drawing from Truth and Grace: Memory Book 1, it introduces young learners to essential biblical truths in a way that is simple, memorable, and designed for long-term spiritual formation.
The Illustrated Catechism for Boys and Girls is intended to support parents, grandparents, and church leaders as they teach children the core doctrines of the Christian faith. Each question and answer is concise enough for early memorization, yet substantial enough to communicate real theological substance. The illustrations are not decorative additions but intentional teaching tools that help clarify meaning, spark curiosity, and encourage conversation between adults and children.
The format works especially well in family worship and early discipleship settings, where repetition and engagement are key. By pairing doctrinal clarity with visual reinforcement, the catechism helps children retain what they learn and begin to understand how these truths connect to Scripture and everyday life. Over time, this approach lays a steady foundation for gospel understanding and spiritual growth.
More than an instructional aid, this resource aims to shape both mind and heart around the truths of God’s Word, making theology accessible and meaningful from the earliest years.
In this book you will find:
- A structured catechism for early Christian education
- Doctrinal questions and answers based on Scripture
- Illustrations designed to support learning and discussion
- Tools for family worship and church instruction
- Help for memorizing foundational biblical truths
- Teaching on core doctrines of the Christian faith
- Visual reinforcement of key theological concepts
- Support for parents and teachers discipling children
- An introduction to biblical theology for young learners
- A resource for long-term gospel formation in children
Contents
Introduction
Section I: God
Section II: God’s Word
Section III: Man
Section IV: Sin
Section V: Salvation
Section VI: Jesus Christ
Section VII: The Ten Commandments
Section VIII: The Lord’s Prayer
Section IX: The Church
Section X: Last Things
Endorsements
I am a firm supporter of Paul Cox’s Reftoons ministry. I love Erroll Hulse of beloved memory and his children’s catechism. It is great to see Erroll’s children’s catechism delightfully illustrated for children by Paul. I am enthusiastic about teaching children theology. That is why I am excited to see this illustrated presentation of the children’s catechism. Let children not only hear and say but see the great truths which they need to give them a foundation for life.
Dr. Sam Waldron
President and Professor of Systematic Theology
Covenant Baptist Theological Seminary
The Illustrated Catechism for Boys and Girls is a powerful combination of truth and beauty. I have known and used the text of the catechism for over thirty years. It always elicited a round of cheers in our family worship when the latest child in our family stammered out for the first time, “God made me.” Paul Cox, the illustrator, knows how to create pictures that are attractive, clever, and thought-provoking. Some of the illustrations are humorous (see, for example, numbers 50, 63, 92, and especially 122!). Some are downright brilliant (see numbers 54 and 113). Most illustrations will readily lead to further discussion with children (see numbers 38 and 41). I look forward to making this book a part of my relationship with my grandchildren. Now, if someone would just set it to music!
Jim Scott Orrick
Pastor | Bullitt Lick Baptist Church
The illustrations are thoughtful as well as engaging. They give a tool for explanation and visual reinforcement of the words. I memorized this catechism along with my children and the experience for all of us would have been given an extra measure of insight and recall had I had access to such an excellent presentation of doctrinal instruction.
Tom J. Nettles
Founding Faculty | The Institute of Public Theology
I’ve been using the Truth and Grace Memory Books in my home during family worship and in the context of our local church for years. It’s an excellent resource that masterfully aids a child’s understanding of the themes of Scripture and the gospel of God. This new and beautifully illustrated edition of Volume 1 makes the catechism even more accessible and engaging for young ones.
I highly commend The Illustrated Catechism for Boys and Girls to parents, grandparents, and pastors as they seek to faithfully nurture children in the gospel.
Joey Tomlinson
Pastor | Deer Park Fellowship
We have used this catechism to help lay a solid biblical foundation for our children. The answers are short and simple, making it easy for young children (and parents alike!) to understand and memorize. The colorful illustrations are a welcome aid to parents, grandparents, and other teachers, in keeping the attention of little ones. We are thrilled to recommend this catechism and pray you gain as much from it as we have.
Ben & Jessa Seewald
Pastor & Wife
Immanuel Baptist Church,
Springdale, AR
We’ve used this catechism with our kids and found it richly fruitful in nurturing their understanding of the faith. Cox’s illustrations do a remarkable job of simplifying big ideas, making them accessible and engaging for young minds. Highly recommend!
Alex Kocman
Director of Communications and Engagement | ABWE
Book Details
The Illustrated Catechism for Boys and Girls
by Paul Cox
©2024 Paul Cox: illustrations, and design.
Original texts are in the public domain.
Printed in the United States of America
ISBN: 978-1-943539-70-3
Hardcover