Catechism for Young Children · Question 115 of 145
What do we pray for in the third petition?
A.That men on earth may serve God as the angels do in heaven.
What does this answer mean?
In the third petition we pray that people on earth may serve God as the angels do in heaven: gladly, quickly and completely. It is a prayer for our own obedience as well as others'. Our obedience is part of the answer to our prayer.
What can we ask our children?
- What do we pray for in the third petition?
- How do angels serve God?
- How can you serve God gladly this week?
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.
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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.