All catechism synonyms

noun catechism

• questioning — indicating or implying a question: a questioning tone in her voice.
• interrogation — the act of interrogating; questioning.
• dialectic — People refer to the dialectic or dialectics of a situation when they are referring to the way in which two very different forces or factors work together, and the way in which their differences are resolved.
• test — Zoology. the hard, protective shell or covering of certain invertebrates, as echinoderms or tunicates.
• dogma — an official system of principles or tenets concerning faith, morals, behavior, etc., as of a church. Synonyms: doctrine, teachings, set of beliefs, philosophy.
• party line — the authorized, prescribed policies and practices of a group, especially of the Communist Party, usually followed by the members without deviation; official philosophy or credo.
• mantra — Hinduism. a word or formula, as from the Veda, chanted or sung as an incantation or prayer.
• article of faith — If something is an article of faith for a person or group, they believe in it totally.
• tenet — any opinion, principle, doctrine, dogma, etc., especially one held as true by members of a profession, group, or movement.
• propaganda — information, ideas, or rumors deliberately spread widely to help or harm a person, group, movement, institution, nation, etc.
• creed — A creed is a set of beliefs, principles, or opinions that strongly influence the way people live or work.
• catechise — to instruct orally by means of questions and answers, especially in Christian doctrine.