Found 3 items, similar to catechism.
English → Indonesian (quick) Definition: catechism katelusmus
English → English (WordNet) Definition: catechism catechism n 1: a series of question put to an individual (such as a political candidate) to elicit their views 2: an elementary book summarizing the principles of a Christian religion; written as questions and answers
English → English (gcide) Definition: Catechism Catechism \Cat"e*chism\ (-k[i^]z'm), n. [L. catechismus, fr. Gr. See Catechise.] 1. A form of instruction by means of questions and answers. [1913 Webster] 2. A book containing a summary of principles, especially of religious doctrine, reduced to the form of questions and answers. [1913 Webster] The Jews, even till this day, have their catechisms. --Hooker. [1913 Webster] The Larger Catechism, The Shorter Catechism. See Westminster Assembly, under Assembly. [1913 Webster]