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Westminster Shorter Catechism

A historic confession for the ordinary week. Read the questions and answers, follow the Scriptures, and study with Flavel, Watson, or Wallis in one free companion app.

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107 questionsThe complete Shorter Catechism, with answers and linked Scripture proofs.
52 study weeksA steady reading rhythm with progress, daily focus, and space for notes.
Three companionsChoose Flavel, Watson, or Wallis and keep your place in each book.
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A clear path into a rich confession.

Begin with the catechism itself. Open a Scripture reference when you want to read in context. Follow a question into historical commentary, mark a passage, and return to what you have learned through review.

Westminster Shorter Catechism App: 107 questions, 52 weeks, and three commentaries — Flavel, Watson, and Wallis
Historic texts, gathered for thoughtful reading.
01

Read with a rhythm

Move through all 107 questions in a one-year plan. Browse by week or topic, find a question, and keep track of your progress.

02

Open the commentary

Read complete EPUB editions in a paginated reader. Switch authors at the current question, search the book, and save bookmarks, highlights, and notes.

03

Follow the Scriptures

Open linked KJV passages and whole chapters beside your study. Scripture remains available offline after the app has downloaded.

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Make the learning last

Practice with quizzes, revisit missed answers, and keep weekly notes. Choose comfortable fonts and themes, and export a backup of your work.

“Man’s chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy him for ever.”

Westminster Shorter Catechism, Question 1

John Flavel

An Exposition of the Assembly’s Shorter Catechism

A concise exposition with the original continuation, arranged across the year.

John Wallis

A Brief and Easie Explanation

632 short Yes/No questions to follow and examine the catechism’s answers.

Thomas Watson

A Body of Practical Divinity

An extensive companion for deeper study, with longer readings on many topics.

Read
Begin with this week

Read the catechism questions and answers together, then follow their Scripture proofs.

Study
Choose a companion

Explore a question through Flavel, Wallis, or Watson. Change authors inside Contents and keep separate reading places.

Keep
Save what matters

Bookmark a passage, highlight a sentence, or make a note for personal study, family worship, or a class.

Review
Come back to the answer

Use quizzes and missed-answer practice to revisit the material, then mark the week complete when you are ready.

The historic editions use public-domain sources. Reading spelling, source corrections, and remaining transcription gaps are documented in the app’s edition notes.

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