Catechism for Young Children · Question 30 of 145
What is meant by transgression?
A.Doing what God forbids.
What does this answer mean?
Transgression means doing what God forbids, stepping over a line God has drawn. Taking what is not ours or telling a lie are transgressions. Together with question 29, this teaches that sin includes both failing to do right and doing wrong.
What can we ask our children?
- What is meant by transgression?
- What is something God forbids?
- What is the difference between question 29 and question 30?
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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- 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.