Catechism for Young Children · Question 127 of 145
What does this signify?
A.That we are cleansed from sin by the blood of Christ.
What does this answer mean?
Washing with water signifies that we are cleansed from sin by the blood of Christ. Water washes the body; Christ's blood cleanses from sin. Baptism points to Christ. The sign points to what only Christ can do. The water is the sign, and Christ's cleansing is the thing signified.
What can we ask our children?
- What does the washing signify?
- What cleanses us from sin?
- Does the water itself wash away sin, or does it point to Christ?
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.