Catechism for Young Children · Question 67 of 145
How is Christ a priest?
A.Because he died for our sins and pleads with God for us.
What does this answer mean?
Christ is a priest because he died for our sins and pleads with God for us. He offered himself as the sacrifice, and he still prays for his people. Hebrews 7:25 says he always lives to intercede for them. His death paid for sin once for all.
What can we ask our children?
- How is Christ a priest?
- What sacrifice did he offer?
- What is Jesus doing for his people right now?
Can I print this question?
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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.