Luther (2003): Catechism and Household Training - Lutheran (Proverbs 22:6)

Martin Luther wrote the Small Catechism for household use—parents training children in the way they should go through daily instruction. Lutheran theology emphasizes household as seminary: parents are first teachers; the home is first church. "Train up a child"—Luther provided tools: catechism, hymns, Bible stories. Proverbs 22:6 is household responsibility; the promise encourages faithful training. Train through Word and Sacrament; baptize and teach; trust God to work through means. Household faith is trained faith.