Catechism for Young Children · Question 80 of 145
What is the first commandment?
A.The first commandment is, Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
What does this answer mean?
The first commandment is, 'Thou shalt have no other gods before me.' Children can learn the words of each commandment from these questions. The catechism follows each commandment with a short answer about what it teaches. Children can practise saying each commandment before learning what it teaches.
What can we ask our children?
- What is the first commandment?
- What does 'before me' mean?
- What might someone love more than God?
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.
- Memory card for question 80 (fold-over card, question on the front)
- Copywork page for question 80 (trace, then copy)
- Memory cards for questions 71 to 80
- Copywork for questions 71 to 80
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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.