Meaning of CATECHISM
| Pronunciation: | | 'katu`kizum
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- [n] an elementary book summarizing the principles of a Christian religion; written as questions and answers
- [n] a series of question put to an individual (such as a political candidate) to elicit their views
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Cat"e*chism\ (-k[i^]z'm), n. [L. catechismus, fr. Gr.
See {Catechise}.]
1. A form of instruction by means of questions and answers.
2. A book containing a summary of principles, especially of
religious doctrine, reduced to the form of questions and
answers.
The Jews, even till this day, have their catechisms.
--Hooker.
{The Larger Catechism}, {The Shorter Catechism}. See
{Westminster Assembly}, under {Assembly}.
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