ALL meanings of catechism
cat·e·chism
C c - countable noun catechism In a Catholic, Episcopal, or Orthodox Church, the catechism is a series of questions and answers about religious beliefs, which has to be learned by people before they can become full members of that Church. 3
- noun catechism instruction by a series of questions and answers, esp a book containing such instruction on the religious doctrine of a Christian Church 3
- noun catechism rigorous and persistent questioning, as in a test or interview 3
- noun catechism a handbook of questions and answers for teaching the principles of a religion 3
- noun catechism any similar handbook for teaching the fundamentals of a subject 3
- noun catechism a formal series of questions; close questioning 3
- abbreviation CATECHISM catechesis 3
- noun catechism catechetical instruction. 1
- noun catechism Christian teaching by question-and-answer 1
- noun catechism secular, political: series of questions 1
- noun catechism A summary of the principles of Christian religion in the form of questions and answers, used for the instruction of Christians. 1
- noun catechism Ecclesiastical. an elementary book containing a summary of the principles of the Christian religion, especially as maintained by a particular church, in the form of questions and answers. the contents of such a book. 1
- noun catechism a similar book of instruction in other subjects. 1
- noun catechism a series of formal questions put, as to political candidates, to bring out their views. 1
- noun catechism A book, in question and answer form, summarizing the basic principles of Christianity. 0
- noun catechism A basic manual in some subject. 0
- noun catechism A set of questions designed to determine knowledge. 0