Catechism Question #1
Q: Who made you?
A: God!
Scripture: “Remember your creator in the days of your youth…” Ecclesiastes 12:1
Instruction: Being young is only for a little while. It is good to think about God now so that our life will be blessed tomorrow. If we only think about ourselves and what we want we will miss the really important things in life. Let us ask God to help us to remember what we have been learning about Him so that we can worship Him even while we are young.
Discussion: It’s easy to forget things! What kinds of things do we forget about? (Saying “please” and “thank you;” putting our shoes away; brushing our teeth; obeying our parents.) What happens when we forget important things? (Sometimes we can’t have special treats. Sometimes we miss getting to do things we like. Sometimes we get discipline.) The Bible tells us that we should not forget about God. He is more important than anything else! He wants us to know about what is right and what is safe! If we forget about Him then our lives will not be happy (blessed) or good, will they? (No!) And do you think we will be able to know God the way that He wants us to? (No!) So what should we do? (Remember God!)
Song: Remember your creator in the days of your youth (x3) and you will live a happy life, Amen!
Activity: Draw a picture of yourself that shows how you can remember God and what He wants you to do! (holding a Bible; living on the earth; taking care of your things; going to church; obeying your parents; praying; loving others)
