Catechism for Young Children · Question 49 of 145
What did God the Father undertake in the covenant of grace?
A.To justify and sanctify those for whom Christ should die.
What does this answer mean?
In the covenant of grace God the Father undertook to justify and sanctify those for whom Christ would die. The Son promised to obey and suffer; the Father promised to forgive and to make holy the people Christ saved. The work of salvation is the work of the whole Trinity.
What can we ask our children?
- What did God the Father promise to do?
- For whom?
- What do 'justify' and 'sanctify' mean? (See questions 50 and 51.)
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.