Catechism for Young Children · Question 58 of 145
Can you repent and believe in Christ by your own power?
A.No; I can do nothing good without the help of God’s Holy Spirit.
What does this answer mean?
We cannot repent and believe by our own power. We can do nothing good without the help of God's Holy Spirit. This answer is humbling and hopeful: we need help, and God gives it. Question 59 tells us how to receive that help.
What can we ask our children?
- Can you repent and believe by your own power?
- Whose help do we need?
- What does God give us by his Spirit?
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.