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   catechism

   /ˈkatɪkɪz(ə)m/

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   • 1. a summary of the principles of Christian religion in the form of questions and answers, used for religious instruction.
   • ▪ (in Roman Catholic use) religious instruction in general.
   • ▪ a series of fixed questions, answers, or precepts used for instruction: "the preventive health catechism ‘more exercise, less tobacco and alcohol, and better diet’"

   Word Origin early 16th century: from ecclesiastical Latin catechismus, from ecclesiastical Greek, from katēkhizein (see catechize).

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   • 1. catechismal adjective

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   What does catechism mean in the Bible?

   • "Catechism" is a Greek word signifying instruction, or oral teaching, and has been used ever since the apostles ' times to denote that primary instruction in the faith, which is needed for every Christian. "That you may have certainty concerning the things you have been taught" ( Luke 1:4 ) "He had been instructed in the way of the Lord.

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   Is the written catechism a product of Christianity?

   • Although many religions give instruction in the faith by means of oral questions and answers, the written catechism is primarily a product of Christianity. Some early handbooks of instruction were prepared by the Church Fathers (including Augustine of Hippo, John Chrysostom, and Cyril of Jerusalem), and many were prepared throughout medieval times.

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   What is a Catholic catechism?

   • A. The word of God which is contained in the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments is the only rule to direct us how we may glorify and enjoy him. The Catechism of the Catholic Church (see below) is the catechism that is in most widespread use among Catholics today. It is the official catechism of the Church.

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   What is the purpose of a catechism?

   • Primarily intended as instruction to teachers, especially to parents, the catechism consists of a series of exhortations on the importance of each topic of the catechism.

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   A catechism ( / ˈkætəˌkɪzəm /; from Ancient Greek: κατηχέω, "to teach orally") is a summary or exposition of doctrine and serves as a learning introduction to the Sacraments traditionally used in catechesis, or Christian religious teaching of children and adult converts. [1]

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   Catechism is a noun that can mean oral instruction, a manual for catechizing, or a summary of religious doctrine. Learn more about its etymology, usage, and examples from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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   Nov 19, 2020 · Catechism is the instruction of the Christian faith for those new to Christianity or a different denomination. Learn about the meaning, composition and process of catechism, and the difference between Orthodox and Roman Catholic catechisms.

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   Catechism is a noun that means a group of questions and answers, especially about a set of Christian beliefs. Learn more about the word, its pronunciation, and its translations in different languages.

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   Catechism is a manual of religious instruction in question-and-answer form, used by various Christian traditions. Learn about the origins, influences, and examples of catechisms from the early Church Fathers to the modern era.

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   Catechism definition: 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.. See examples of CATECHISM used in a sentence.

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    A summary of the principles of Christian religion in the form of questions and answers, used for the instruction of Christians. The word is recorded from the early 16th century and comes via ecclesiastical Latin from ecclesiastical Greek katēkhizein ‘instruct orally, make hear’.