Catechism for Young Children · Question 31 of 145
What was the sin of our first parents?
A.Eating the forbidden fruit.
What does this answer mean?
The sin of our first parents was eating the forbidden fruit. It was one act, and it was a direct act of disobedience against the one command God had given them. The account is in Genesis 3, which many families read aloud alongside this answer.
What can we ask our children?
- What was the sin of our first parents?
- Why was it wrong to eat the fruit?
- Where can we read this story?
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.