Catechism for Young Children · Question 57 of 145
What is it to believe or have faith in Christ?
A.To trust in Christ alone for salvation.
What does this answer mean?
To believe or have faith in Christ is to trust in Christ alone for salvation. The important word is 'alone'. Faith rests on Jesus and on nothing we do. A child can trust Christ the way he trusts a strong parent to carry him.
What can we ask our children?
- What is it to have faith in Christ?
- What does the word 'alone' tell us?
- Who are you trusting to save you?
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.