Catechism for Young Children · Question 120 of 145
What is the sixth petition?
A.“And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.”
What does this answer mean?
The sixth petition is 'And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.' We admit our weakness and ask God to protect us from sin and from evil. It is a prayer for protection. Question 121 explains what we are asking.
What can we ask our children?
- What is the sixth petition?
- What is temptation?
- What is evil?
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.