catechism

/kat-i-kiz-uhm/US // ˈkæt ɪˌkɪz əm //UK // (ˈkætɪˌkɪzəm) //

慕课,教义,慕道,忏悔

Definitions

n.名词 noun

1
- : 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.
- : a similar book of instruction in other subjects.
- : a series of formal questions put, as to political candidates, to bring out their views.
- : catechetical instruction.

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Synonyms

I had always been serious about thinking about the issues raised in the catechism and trying to interpret it as truth.
They spent their time helping the poor, working in soup kitchens and shelters, and teaching catechism.
The part, which was a formidable little volume, was just about twice as long as the Church catechism.
What is the argument at present going on about taking the Shorter Catechism out of the schools?
Public catechism to the children, and religious instruction to all, flowed daily from the mouths of its venerable priests.
The Major thinks he sees his way out of the fire by sinking catechism in reminiscences.
He only repeated: "Let us have patience, and wait," with a feeling of relief from possible further catechism.