Ask A Christian Catechism for Grades 6-8
Grow your faith with clear Bible answers made for middle schoolers ready to shine for Jesus!
Welcome to the Ask A Christian Catechism for Grades 6-8! We’re here to help you understand God, Jesus, and how to live out your faith with clear answers from the Bible. These questions will grow your faith and help you shine for Jesus in your world!
Core Christian Beliefs
Who is God?
God is the Creator of everything, perfect in love and power. He’s always with us. See Genesis 1:1.
What does it mean that God is a Trinity?
God is one but three—Father, Son, Holy Spirit—all fully God. See John 1:1-14.
Why did God create us?
God made us to love Him and show His glory. See Genesis 1:27.
What is sin?
Sin is anything we do against God’s will, like lying. We all sin. See Romans 3:23.
How did sin enter the world?
Sin started with Adam and Eve disobeying God. See Genesis 3:1-19.
What happens because of sin?
Sin keeps us from God and brings trouble. See Romans 6:23.
Who is Jesus Christ?
Jesus is God’s Son, fully God and man, who saves us. See John 1:14.
Why did Jesus die?
Jesus died to pay for our sins so we can be forgiven. See Romans 5:8.
What does Jesus’ resurrection mean?
It means Jesus beat death and gives us eternal life. See 1 Corinthians 15:3-4.
How do we get saved?
We trust Jesus, say sorry, and follow Him. See Romans 10:9-10.
What does being saved mean?
Being saved is trusting Jesus to forgive us and bring us to God. See Ephesians 2:8-9.
Who is the Holy Spirit?
The Holy Spirit is God in us, helping us live for Jesus. See John 16:13.
What does it mean to be born again?
It’s getting a new heart from Jesus through faith. See John 3:3-7.
What is the gospel?
The gospel is the good news that Jesus saves us. See 1 Corinthians 15:1-4.
What is the Bible?
The Bible is God’s Word to guide us. See 2 Timothy 3:16.
Why is the Bible true?
It’s from God and proven by history and change in lives. See 2 Peter 1:21.
What happens when we die?
Believers go to heaven; others don’t. See John 14:3.
What is heaven like?
Heaven is a perfect place with God forever. See Revelation 21:4.
What is hell like?
Hell is being away from God forever. See Matthew 25:46.
Will Jesus come back?
Yes, Jesus will return to fix everything. See Acts 1:11.
Who are angels?
Angels are God’s servants who help us. See Hebrews 1:14.
Who is Satan?
Satan is a bad angel Jesus already beat. See Revelation 12:9.
Church Stuff
What is the church?
The church is all Jesus’ followers, not just a building. See Ephesians 1:22-23.
Why do we pray?
We pray to talk to God and get closer to Him. See Philippians 4:6.
How should we pray?
We pray honestly, trusting God, like Jesus showed. See Matthew 6:9-13.
What is worship?
Worship is praising God with songs and our lives. See John 4:23-24.
Why do we meet on Sundays?
We meet Sundays to celebrate Jesus rising. See Acts 20:7.
What do pastors do?
Pastors teach us about God and help us grow. See 1 Timothy 3:1-7.
What is baptism?
Baptism shows we follow Jesus with water. See Romans 6:4.
What is communion?
Communion remembers Jesus with bread and juice. See Luke 22:19-20.
What is fasting?
Fasting is skipping food to focus on God. See Matthew 6:16-18.
Why is the Bible important at church?
The Bible teaches us God’s truth at church. See 2 Timothy 3:16-17.
What is fellowship?
Fellowship is being friends with other believers. See Acts 2:42.
How do we share Jesus?
We share Jesus with love and kindness. See 1 Peter 3:15.
What are spiritual gifts?
Spiritual gifts are ways the Holy Spirit helps us serve. See 1 Corinthians 12:7.
Faith in Your World
How do we live for God?
We live for God by loving Him and others. See Matthew 5:16.
How do we treat friends?
We treat friends with love and respect. See John 13:35.
How do we handle fights?
We talk nicely and try to understand each other. See Colossians 4:6.
Why don’t we gossip?
Gossip hurts, so we build others up. See Ephesians 4:29.
How do we forgive?
We forgive like God forgives us, letting go of anger. See Ephesians 4:32.
How do we help others?
We help others with kindness, showing Jesus’ love. See Galatians 5:13.
How should we use phones?
We use phones to help and learn, not just play. See 1 Corinthians 10:31.
What do we do about bullies?
We pray for bullies and stay kind, trusting God. See Matthew 5:44.
How do we deal with stress?
We pray and trust God to help us through tough times. See Romans 5:3-5.
How do we obey parents?
We obey parents to honor God. See Ephesians 6:1-3.
What does God say about lying?
God says don’t lie because truth matters. See Exodus 20:16.
Growing Strong
What are God’s rules?
God’s rules, like “don’t steal,” guide us to good. See Exodus 20:1-17.
Why do we obey God?
We obey God because He loves us and knows best. See John 14:15.
What is preaching?
Preaching is teaching God’s Word to help us. See 2 Timothy 4:2.
Why do we sing?
We sing to praise God and feel close to Him. See Colossians 3:16.
What are small groups?
Small groups are friends studying God together. See Acts 2:46-47.
How do we learn at school?
We learn with God’s truth in mind. See Proverbs 1:7.
How do we trust God?
We trust God by knowing He’s in control. See Romans 8:28.
What does God want from us?
God wants us to love Him and everyone. See Matthew 22:37-39.
That’s the Ask A Christian Catechism for Grades 6-8—truths to help you grow strong in faith and share Jesus with your friends! Dig deeper with family or believers you trust.