catechize
verb (used with object)
to instruct orally by means of questions and answers, especially in Christian doctrine.
catechization
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a word derived from
catechize.
Example Sentences
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Neither the original meaning of the word nor the history of catechization justifies such a definition.
From An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism by Joseph Stump
Among the adversaries there is no catechization of the children whatever, concerning which even the canons give commands.
From Historical Introductions to the Symbolical Books of the Evangelical Lutheran Church by F. (Friedrich) Bente
Mary Anne laid down her work, rose, hooked herself behind, as being under catechization, and replied: 'No, it is a corruption, Miss Peecher.'
From Our Mutual Friend by Charles Dickens
He does not agree with those catechetical writers who maintain that the pastor, in his catechization, must confine himself to an explanation of Luther's explanation.
From An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism by Joseph Stump
In 1871: "There has been a large increase in the membership, mostly through judiciously conducted protracted meetings and catechization."
From American Lutheranism Volume 2: The United Lutheran Church (General Synod, General Council, United Synod in the South) by F. (Friedrich) Bente
