catechumenate

noun

cat·e·chu·men·ate | \ -nə̇t\

plural -s

Definition of catechumenate

1a : the status of a catechumen

b : the duration of this status

2 : the body of catechumens

3 : the institution by which catechumens are prepared for church membership through a course of religious instruction

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