Catechism for Young Children · Question 27 of 145
Did Adam keep the covenant of works?
A.No; he sinned against God.
What does this answer mean?
Adam did not keep the covenant of works; he sinned against God. The answer is short and plain. The rest of the catechism explains what that sin did to us and what God did about it. Question 31 names the sin, and question 33 describes what followed.
What can we ask our children?
- Did Adam keep the covenant of works?
- Against whom did Adam sin?
- What happened after Adam sinned? (See question 33.)
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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- Memory cards for questions 21 to 30
- Copywork for questions 21 to 30
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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.