Synonyms for catechism


Grammar : Noun
Spell : kat-i-kiz-uh m
Phonetic Transcription : ˈkæt ɪˌkɪz əm


Définition of catechism

Origin :
  • c.1500, "instruction in Christian principles," also "elementary question-and-answer book of religious instruction," from French catéchisme (14c.) and directly from Church Latin catechismus "book of instruction," from Greek katekhismos, from katekhizein "to teach orally" (see catechize). Related: Catechismal.
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