Catechism for Young Children · Question 144 of 145
What will become of the righteous?
A.They shall be taken to heaven.
What does this answer mean?
The righteous shall be taken to heaven. The righteous are those made right with God through Christ. The catechism closes with this hope. It is a promise to everyone who trusts in Christ. They will be with the Lord forever, as question 145 says.
What can we ask our children?
- What will become of the righteous?
- Who are the righteous?
- How is a person made righteous? (See question 50.)
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.
- Memory card for question 144 (fold-over card, question on the front)
- Copywork page for question 144 (trace, then copy)
- Memory cards for questions 141 to 145
- Copywork for questions 141 to 145
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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.