plural catechisms
1
: a collection of questions and answers that are used to teach people about the Christian religion
They went to school to learn their catechism.
He taught catechism at Sunday school.
2
: a book that explains the beliefs of the Christian religion by using a list of questions and answers
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“Catechism.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/catechism. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.
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