Catechism for Young Children · Question 65 of 145
What are they?
A.The offices of a prophet, of a priest, and of a king.
What does this answer mean?
Christ's three offices are prophet, priest and king. In the Old Testament these were three different callings held by different people. Jesus holds all three at once. Questions 66 to 71 explain what each office means and why we need it.
What can we ask our children?
- What are Christ's three offices?
- Can you name an Old Testament prophet? A priest? A king?
- Who is the only one who holds all three?
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.