catechize or catechise /katˈi-kīz/

1. To instruct, esp in the Christian faith, by question and answer
2. To question as to belief
3. To examine systematically by questioning

catechetic /-ketˈik/ or catechetˈical adjective

Relating to catechism or oral instruction in the first principles, esp of Christianity

catechetˈically adverb

catechetˈics singular noun

1. The art or practice of teaching by question and answer
2. That part of theology which deals with catechesis /-kēˈsis/, or primary oral instruction, as that given to catechumens

catˈechism noun

1. Any comprehensive system of teaching drawn up in form of question and answer
2. A set of questions
3. A thorough examination by questions

catˈechist noun

1. A person who catechizes
2. A teacher of catechumens
3. An indigenous teacher in a mission church

catechisˈtic, catechisˈtical or catechisˈmal adjective

Relating to a catechist or catechism

catˈechizer or catˈechiser noun

catˈechīzing or catˈechīsing noun

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