- examine through questioning and answering
- give religious instructions to
- (catechist) one who instructs catechumens in preparation for baptism (especially one using a catechism)
- (Catechizing) A catechism (κατηχισμός from kata = "down" + echein = "to sound", literally "to sound down" (into the ears), i.e. to indoctrinate) is a summary or exposition of doctrine, traditionally used in Christian religious teaching from New Testament times to the present. ...
- (Catechist) Any adult who commits to sharing his or her faith with our youth in a formal way (typically on a retreat and follow-ups).
- (Catechist) Someone who teaches Christian doctrine, especially in Parish or School.
- verb - 1. to teach, especially in the principles of Christian dogma, discipline, and ethics by the method of questions and answers 2. to question or examine closely or methodically