Catechism for Young Children · Question 140 of 145
What becomes of men at death?
A.The body returns to dust, and the soul goes into the world of spirits.
What does this answer mean?
At death the body returns to dust, and the soul goes into the world of spirits. The answer is short and careful. Questions 141 to 145 continue the story with the resurrection, the judgment, and heaven and hell. Parents can follow a grieving child's lead on how much to say.
What can we ask our children?
- What happens to the body at death?
- Where does the soul go?
- What will happen to the body later? (See question 141.)
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 140 (fold-over card, question on the front)
- Copywork page for question 140 (trace, then copy)
- Memory cards for questions 131 to 140
- Copywork for questions 131 to 140
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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.