Catechism for Young Children · Question 60 of 145
How long ago is it since Christ died?
A.More than eighteen hundred years.
What does this answer mean?
When this catechism was written in 1840, Christ had died more than eighteen hundred years before. Today it has been nearly two thousand years. Many families keep the original words and explain the date, or say 'nearly two thousand years' aloud. Either way, the point is that Christ's death is a real event in history.
What can we ask our children?
- How long ago did Christ die?
- Why does the old answer say eighteen hundred years?
- Why does it matter that Jesus died at a real time in history?
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.