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Verb
/ˈkatəˌkīz/,
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catechizing, present participle; catechised, past participle; catechized, past participle; catechized, past tense; catechising, present participle; catechizes, 3rd person singular present; catechises, 3rd person singular present; catechised, past tense;
  1. Instruct (someone) in the principles of Christian religion by means of question and answer, typically by using a catechism

  2. Put questions to or interrogate (someone)


  1. examine through questioning and answering
  2. give religious instructions to
  3. (catechist) one who instructs catechumens in preparation for baptism (especially one using a catechism)
  4. (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. ...
  5. (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).
  6. (Catechist) Someone who teaches Christian doctrine, especially in Parish or School.
  7. 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