Catechism for Young Children · Question 5 of 145
Why ought you to glorify God?
A.Because he made me and takes care of me.
What does this answer mean?
We ought to glorify God because he made us and takes care of us. The reason is personal: God is our Maker and our faithful keeper. Every meal, every night's sleep and every safe day is part of his care.
What can we ask our children?
- Why should you glorify God?
- How has God taken care of you today?
- What can we thank God for before bed tonight?
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.