Catechism for Young Children · Question 16 of 145
Who were our first parents?
A.Adam and Eve.
What does this answer mean?
Our first parents were Adam and Eve. Every person who has ever lived descends from them. Calling them 'our first parents' helps a child see that the story of Genesis is the beginning of our own family story. Their story is told in Genesis 2 and 3.
What can we ask our children?
- Who were our first parents?
- Where did Adam and Eve live?
- Why are they called our 'first' parents?
Can I print this question?
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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.