Luther's Small Catechism () is a catechism written by Martin Luther and published in 1529 for the training of children. Luther's Small Catechism reviews the Ten Commandments, the Apostles' Creed, the Lord's Prayer, the Sacrament of Holy Baptism, the Office of the Keys and Confession and the Sacrament of the Eucharist. It is included in the Book of Concord as an authoritative statement of what Lutherans believe. The Small Catechism is widely used today in Lutheran churches as part of youth education and Confirmation. It was mandatory for confirmands in the Church of Sweden until the 1960s. See also Luther's Large Catechism References External links Luther's Small Catechism (1921 Triglotta version) Project Wittenberg version Luther's version in German 1529 books 1529 in Christianity 16th-century Christian texts Book of Concord Catechisms Lutheran education Religious works for children Works by Martin Luther