Definition of: catechism

(kat′ə·kiz′əm) noun
1. A short treatise giving in catechetic form an outline of the fundamental principles of a religious creed.
2. Any brief manual of instruction by questions and answers; an examination of candidates by interrogatories.
3. Catechetic instruction, especially in religious doctrine. [<Med. L catechismus <Gk. katēchizein instruct]

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