Catechism for Young Children · Question 130 of 145
Why should infants be baptized?
A.Because they have a sinful nature and need a Saviour.
What does this answer mean?
The catechism's reason for baptizing infants is that they have a sinful nature and need a Savior. Even the smallest child needs Christ. This reflects the Presbyterian practice of infant baptism. The note below gives the Reformed Baptist view. Both agree on the need of a Savior.
Where Reformed churches differReformed Baptist families agree that infants have a sinful nature and need a Savior, and they baptize only those who profess faith. The Baptist Catechism teaches that view. Families should teach what their own church confesses.
What can we ask our children?
- Why should infants be baptized, according to this answer?
- Do babies need a Savior?
- What does our church teach about baptism?
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.