Children's Catechism (121 - 130)

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Q. 121. What do we pray for in the sixth petition?

A. That God would keep us from sin.


Q. 122. How many sacraments are there?

A. Two.


Q. 123. What are they?

A. Baptism and the Lord's supper.


Q. 124. Who appointed these sacraments?

A. The Lord Jesus Christ.


Q. 125. Why did Christ appoint these sacraments?

A. To distinguish his disciples from the world, and to comfort and strengthen them.


Q. 126. What sign is used in baptism?

A. The washing with water.


Q. 127. What does this signify?

A. That we are cleansed from sin by the blood of Christ.


Q. 128. In whose name are we baptized?

A. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.


Q. 129. Who are to be baptized?

A. Believers and their children.


Q. 130. Why should infants be baptized?

A. Because they have a sinful nature and need a Savior.


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