Definition of: catechize

(kat′ə·kīz) v.t. ·chized, ·chiz·ing
1. To interrogate seriously as to conduct or belief.
2. To question in a searching manner, especially with a view to judgment or reproof.
3. To give systematic oral instruction to; instruct in elementary truths of religion; teach by means of a catechism.
4. To teach the catechism to, as in preparation for confirmation. Also cat′e·chise. [<L catechizare instruct <Gk. katēchizein]
—cat′e·chi·za′tion noun