When Barnabas was a child, his name was Joses - but later on he was given the name Barnabas because that name meant encourager. Barnabas was very good at encouraging people! He encouraged many believers to keep following Jesus. You can read about Barnabas in the Bible in the book of Acts.

Teaching children from the word of God is a challenge these days. That’s why we need all the help we can get. And this is what this catechism gives you – help. If you want to take your children beyond Bible stories to the truths behind them then this book and the Teacher’s manual it accompanies are ... (more)