Catechism for Young Children · Question 22 of 145

What is a covenant?

A.An agreement between two or more persons.

What does this answer mean?

A covenant is an agreement between two or more persons. Children know about promises and agreements. A covenant in the Bible is a solemn agreement with promises and conditions. The next questions describe two covenants: the covenant of works and the covenant of grace.

What can we ask our children?

  1. What is a covenant?
  2. Can you think of an agreement or promise between two people?
  3. Why does it matter who makes the covenant?

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.

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.