Catechism for Young Children · Question 104 of 145
Of what use are the ten commandments to us?
A.They teach us our duty, and show our need of a Saviour.
What does this answer mean?
The ten commandments teach us our duty and show our need of a Savior. The law tells us how to live, and it also shows us that we fall short and need Christ. The law sends us to Christ. Questions 103 and 104 belong together and are worth reviewing as a pair.
What can we ask our children?
- What two things do the commandments do for us?
- How does the law show we need a Savior?
- Who is the Savior we need?
Can I print this question?
Yes. Every printable here is free for home, church and co-op use. Press Print on any of these pages for a clean sheet.
- Memory card for question 104 (fold-over card, question on the front)
- Copywork page for question 104 (trace, then copy)
- Memory cards for questions 101 to 110
- Copywork for questions 101 to 110
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Text: Catechism for Young Children: Being an Introduction to the Shorter Catechism, Presbyterian Board of Publication (copyright entered 1840). Public domain (1840).
Checked against a second edition on November 15, 2026. Explanation and questions by Household Theology Press. Last updated November 15, 2026.