Westminster Shorter Catechism · Question 101 of 107
What do we pray for in the first petition?
A.In the first petition, which is, Hallowed be thy name, we pray that God would enable us and others to glorify him in all that whereby he maketh himself known; and that he would dispose all things to his own glory.
Which Bible passages support this answer?
The Westminster Assembly attached these Scripture proofs to answer 101. Read them together and ask what each one shows about the answer.
- Matthew 6:9
So pray this way: “Our Father in heaven, may your name be honored, (NET)
- Psalm 67:2-3
2Then those living on earth will know what you are like; all nations will know how you deliver your people. 3Let the nations thank you, O God. Let all the nations thank you. (NET)
- Psalm 83
The whole chapter. Read Psalm 83 in the NET Bible
What does this answer mean?
In the first petition, 'Hallowed be thy name', we pray that God would enable us and others to glorify him in everything by which he makes himself known, and that he would order all things for his own glory. The prayer begins with God's glory before our needs.
What can we ask our children?
- What does 'hallowed' mean?
- What do we ask God to help us do?
- Why does the Lord's Prayer start with God's name?
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Text: The Shorter Catechism, constitutional text of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church. Public domain (1647). Proof references: Scripture proofs added by the Westminster Assembly, as transcribed by The Westminster Standard. Scripture quotations are from the NET Bible; see permissions.
Checked against a second edition on November 15, 2026. Explanation and questions by Household Theology Press. Last updated November 15, 2026.