Heidelberg Catechism and the Psalms
The Reformed tradition has a long history of preaching based on the Heidelberg Catechism and the singing of Psalms in worship. You will find the Heidelberg Catechism and Psalms organized in two different ways.
Organized by Liturgical Topic
Some churches might want to use the Heidelberg Catechism and Psalms as support texts for sermons or throughout the worship liturgy (call to worship, words of praise, God's will for our lives, etc.). This index is organized according to liturgical topic (praise, faith formation, etc.) to allow the worship leader to find texts to fit with other scripture texts used in the context of a worship service.
Organized by Lord's Day
Some churches might preach a sermon series that is organized by Lord's Days. In the Reformed tradition, the Heidelberg Catechism was used in the evening church "teaching" services, where the Pastor would walk through the 52 weeks of the year, preaching the Catechism accordingly. In this index you will find suggested Psalms for use with the Heidelberg Catechism lessons.
Organized by Liturgical Topic
Some churches might want to use the Heidelberg Catechism and Psalms as support texts for sermons or throughout the worship liturgy (call to worship, words of praise, God's will for our lives, etc.). This index is organized according to liturgical topic (praise, faith formation, etc.) to allow the worship leader to find texts to fit with other scripture texts used in the context of a worship service.
Organized by Lord's Day
Some churches might preach a sermon series that is organized by Lord's Days. In the Reformed tradition, the Heidelberg Catechism was used in the evening church "teaching" services, where the Pastor would walk through the 52 weeks of the year, preaching the Catechism accordingly. In this index you will find suggested Psalms for use with the Heidelberg Catechism lessons.
Organized by Liturgical Topic
The Heidelberg Catechism and Psalms can be used in various ways in worship. They both speak into similar liturgical topics. The following list is organized by topics and gives ideas of Heidelberg Catechism Question and Answers to use as well as Psalms to use. This is not an exhaustive list, but rather, a list to get you, the worship planner, started thinking about using some of these texts with your congregations.
See the full text of the Heidelberg Catechism.
See the full text of the Heidelberg Catechism.
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Baptism
Heidelberg Catechism
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Psalms
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Comfort/Assurance
Heidelberg Catechism
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Psalms
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Community
Heidelberg Catechism
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Psalms
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Confession
Heidelberg Catechism
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Psalms
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Cries for Help
Heidelberg Catechism
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Psalms
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Faith Formation
Heidelberg Catechism
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Psalms
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Forgiveness/
Deliverance from Sins Heidelberg Catechism
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Psalms
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Goodness/
Greatness of God Heidelberg Catechism
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Psalms
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Grace
Heidelberg Catechism
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Psalms
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Guilt
Heidelberg Catechism
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Psalms
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Intercession
Heidelberg Catechism
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Judgment
Heidelberg Catechism
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Psalms
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Law of God
Heidelberg Catechism
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Psalms
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Lord’s Supper
Heidelberg Catechism
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Psalms
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Love of Others
Heidelberg Catechism
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Psalms
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Misery
Heidelberg Catechism
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Names and Attributes of God
Heidelberg Catechism
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Praise
Heidelberg Catechism
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Psalms
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Prayer
Heidelberg Catechism
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Psalms
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Providence of God
Heidelberg Catechism
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Psalms
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Repentance
Heidelberg Catechism
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Psalms
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Sabbath
Heidelberg Catechism
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Psalms
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Sacrifice
Heidelberg Catechism
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Psalms
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Sanctification
Heidelberg Catechism
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Psalms
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Sin
Heidelberg Catechism
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Psalms
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Thankfulness/Joy
Heidelberg Catechism
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Psalms
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True Faith and Belief in God
Heidelberg Catechism
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Psalms
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Trust
Heidelberg Catechism
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Psalms
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Truth versus Lies Heidelberg Catechism
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Psalms
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Will of God
Heidelberg Catechism
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Psalms
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Worship
Heidelberg Catechism
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Psalms
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Organized by Lord's Day
In some traditions, especially the Reformed tradition, the preaching of the Heidelberg Catechism is important. It is used instructively, in the shaping of faith. The follow list is organized by Lord's Days. For each Lord's Day, suggested Psalms are given for use throughout a worship service or lesson.
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Lord’s Day 1
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Lord’s Day 2
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Lord’s Day 3
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Lord’s Day 4
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Lord’s Day 5
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Lord’s Day 6
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Lord’s Day 7
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Lord’s Day 8
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Lord’s Day 9
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Lord’s Day 10
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Lord’s Day 11
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Lord’s Day 12
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Lord’s Day 13
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Lord’s Day 14
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Lord’s Day 15
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Lord’s Day 16
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Lord’s Day 17
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Lord’s Day 18
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Lord’s Day 19
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Lord’s Day 20
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Lord’s Day 21
(Q&A 54 and 55)
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Lord’s Day 21
(Q&A 56)
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Lord’s Day 22
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Lord’s Day 23
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Lord’s Day 24
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Lord’s Day 25
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Lord’s Day 26
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Lord’s Day 27
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Lord’s Day 28, 29, 30a
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Lord’s Day 30b
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Lord’s Day 31
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Lord’s Day 32
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Lord’s Day 33
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Lord’s Day 34
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Lord’s Day 35
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Lord’s Day 36 & 37
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Lord’s Day 38
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Lord’s Day 39
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Lord’s Day 40
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Lord’s Day 41
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Lord’s Day 42
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Lord’s Day 43
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Lord’s Day 44
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Lord’s Day 45
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Lord’s Day 46
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Lord’s Day 47
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Lord’s Day 48
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Lord’s Day 49
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Lord’s Day 50
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Lord’s Day 51
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Lord’s Day 52
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