Catechism for Young Children · Question 37 of 145
What does every sin deserve?
A.The wrath and curse of God.
What does this answer mean?
Every sin deserves the wrath and curse of God. This is a serious answer for children, and it is meant to be said with the good news close by. The questions that follow show God's answer to our sin in Christ.
What can we ask our children?
- What does every sin deserve?
- Is any sin too small to matter?
- What did God do so sinners can be forgiven?
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.