Catechism for Young Children · Question 109 of 145
How many petitions are there in the Lord’s Prayer?
A.Six.
What does this answer mean?
There are six petitions, or requests, in the Lord's Prayer. The next questions name each one and explain what we ask for in it. Children can count the petitions on their fingers as they say the prayer. The prayer begins with God's glory and then turns to our needs.
What can we ask our children?
- How many petitions are in the Lord's Prayer?
- What is a petition?
- Can you count them as we pray?
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.