Catechism for Young Children · Question 88 of 145
What day of the week is the Christian Sabbath?
A.The first day of the week, called the Lord’s day.
What does this answer mean?
The catechism teaches that the Christian Sabbath is the first day of the week, called the Lord's Day. Sunday is the day Christians gather for worship. Question 89 gives the reason the day changed. Christians have gathered on the first day since the days of the apostles.
What can we ask our children?
- What day is the Christian Sabbath?
- What is it called?
- What do we do together on the Lord's Day?
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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- Copywork for questions 81 to 90
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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.