cat·e·chu·men | \ ˌka-tə-ˈkyü-mən 
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\Definition of catechumen
1 : a convert to Christianity receiving training in doctrine and discipline before baptism
2 : one receiving instruction in the basic doctrines of Christianity before admission to communicant membership in a church
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