Catechism for Young Children · Question 138 of 145
Where is Christ now?
A.In heaven, interceding for sinners.
What does this answer mean?
Christ is now in heaven, interceding for sinners. To intercede is to pray and plead for someone. Jesus is alive and praying for his people now. Hebrews 7:25 says he always lives to make intercession. It is a comfort to children who struggle to pray: Jesus prays for them.
What can we ask our children?
- Where is Christ now?
- What is he doing?
- How does it help to know Jesus prays for 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.