Catechism for Young Children · Question 55 of 145
Who will be saved?
A.Only those who repent of sin, believe in Christ and lead holy lives.
What does this answer mean?
The catechism answers: only those who repent of sin, believe in Christ and lead holy lives. These three go together in the people God saves. Elsewhere the catechism teaches that we are justified because of Christ and that holiness is God's work in us (questions 50, 51 and 58), so holy living here describes the saved; it is not the price of salvation.
What can we ask our children?
- Who will be saved, according to this answer?
- What three things are true of them?
- Who helps us repent and believe? (See question 58.)
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 51 to 60
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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.