Definition of catechism
1 : oral instruction
2 : a manual for catechizing (see catechize 1); specifically : a summary of religious doctrine often in the form of questions and answers
3a : a set of formal questions put as a testb : something resembling a catechism especially in being a rote response or formulaic statement The cook often consulted the latest nutritional catechism for advice.
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Examples of catechism in a Sentence
They went to school to learn their catechism.
He taught catechism at Sunday school.
Recent Examples of catechism from the Web
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What: Amanda Hebert returns to the habit to portray Sister, an old-school nun leading an adult catechism class.
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Lyon Gardiner Tyler, whose father was President John Tyler, is credited with writing the 1929 catechism promoted by the Sons of Confederate Veterans.
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Many of the people who gathered to wave Confederate battle flags in New Orleans as monuments were being removed likely haven’t heard of the catechisms.
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Origin and Etymology of catechism
see catechesis
First Known Use: 1502
Other Education Terms
CATECHISM Defined for English Language Learners
catechism
playDefinition of catechism for English Language Learners
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: a collection of questions and answers that are used to teach people about the Christian religion
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: a book that explains the beliefs of the Christian religion by using a list of questions and answers
CATECHISM Defined for Kids
catechism
playDefinition of catechism for Students
1 : a series of questions and answers used in giving religious instruction
2 : a set of formal questions
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