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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