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catechumenate|kætɪˈkjuːməneɪt| [f. catechumen + -ate1; cf. F. catéchuménat.] a. Condition or position of a catechumen. b. A house for catechumens.
1673Cave Prim. Chr. i. viii. 218 Having passed through the state of the Catechumenate. 1865W. Strickland Cath. Missions S. India 204 Those who enter the catechuminates must be fed and supported for several days. 1878Q. Rev. Jan. 426 The catechumenate of Scripture is that of adults. 1885–6Centr. Afr. Mission Rep. 40 Confirmation, Baptism, and admission to the catechumenate. |