Catechism for Young Children · Question 129 of 145
Who are to be baptized?
A.Believers and their children.
What does this answer mean?
This catechism teaches that believers and their children are to be baptized. It was written for Presbyterian families, who baptize the infants of believers as well as adults who come to faith. Reformed Baptist families answer differently, as the note below explains.
Where Reformed churches differThis is one of the clearest differences among Reformed churches. This catechism and the Westminster Shorter Catechism teach the baptism of believers' infants. Reformed Baptists hold that baptism is for those who profess faith, and the Baptist Catechism teaches that. Families should teach what their own church confesses.
What can we ask our children?
- Who are to be baptized, according to this answer?
- What does our church teach about baptism?
- When were you baptized, or when might you be?
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.