The Counter-Cathechism of James K. A Smith

We have to learn to form Christians who are shaped more by the biblical narrative than by cultural narratives. James K. A. Smith has helped us to see that character formation flows as much from the engagement of the imagination through liturgical worship, art and story. Our work of counter catechism should therefore include the following. New tools of catechism that are formed to present the basics of Christian truth in a direct contrast to the narratives of late modern culture. It also includes worship that combines ancient patterns of liturgy with culturally contextualized forms. And finally, it must include a rediscovery of rich devotional practices that are nearly extinct because of the busyness of our schedules.