Catechism for Young Children · Question 20 of 145
How do you know that you have a soul?
A.Because I can think about God and the world to come.
What does this answer mean?
The catechism's answer is: because I can think about God and the world to come. A rock cannot think about God, and an animal does not think about life after death. Our ability to think about these things shows we are more than bodies.
What can we ask our children?
- How do you know that you have a soul?
- Can a dog think about God?
- What is 'the world to come'?
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.