Catechism for Young Children · Question 69 of 145
Why do you need Christ as a prophet?
A.Because I am ignorant.
What does this answer mean?
We need Christ as a prophet because we are ignorant. Without his teaching we would not know God's will or the way of salvation. The answer is honest about our need. Every one of us needs his teaching. We learn from Christ as disciples learn from a master.
What can we ask our children?
- Why do you need Christ as a prophet?
- What does 'ignorant' mean?
- What do we not know unless God tells us?
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.