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catechism

/ˈkæt.ɪ.kɪ.zəm/

/ˈkæt.ə.kɪz.əm/

Translations

catechismnoun

catechisms

/ˈkæt.ɪ.kɪ.zəm/

/ˈkæt.ə.kɪz.əm/

The priest taught the children the catechism.

Священник учил детей катехизису.

Additional translations

Synonyms

religious education

catechismadjective

/ˈkæt.ɪ.kɪ.zəm/

/ˈkæt̬.ɪˌkɪ.zəm/

Attributive use: placed before another noun to indicate relation to catechetical instruction.

catechismnoun

A summary or exposition of doctrine, traditionally in the form of questions and answers, used for religious instruction.

The children studied the catechism to prepare for their first communion.

A series of fixed questions, answers, or precepts used for instruction in other subjects.

The teacher used a catechism of questions to help students understand the basic principles of physics.

A close or detailed questioning, often persistent or rigorous.

During the interview, the candidate faced a catechism of probing inquiries.

catechismadjective

Relating to or intended for catechetical instruction; of or pertaining to a catechism.

She teaches a catechism course at the local parish.