Catechism for Young Children · Question 124 of 145

Who appointed these sacraments?

A.The Lord Jesus Christ.

What does this answer mean?

The Lord Jesus Christ appointed the sacraments. Jesus commanded baptism in Matthew 28:19 and gave the Lord's Supper on the night he was betrayed. They are his gifts to the church. The church keeps them because Christ commanded them. Matthew 26 tells that story.

What can we ask our children?

  1. Who appointed the sacraments?
  2. When did Jesus give the Lord's Supper?
  3. When did Jesus command baptism?

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.