A book, in question and answer form, summarizing the basic principles of Christianity. / A basic manual in some subject. / A set of questions designed to determine knowledge.

plural of catechism

To give oral instruction, especially of religion; (specifically) by the formal question-and-answer method; in the Church of England and Roman Catholic Church, to teach the catechism as preparation for confirmation.

simple past tense and past participle of catechize

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of catechize

present participle of catechize

catechism

One who catechizes.

plural of catechization

The act of catechizing.