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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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 view of the figures presented above, it is open to question whether our churches practice catechization in the historical sense of the word.
From The Lutherans of New York Their Story and Their Problems by George Wenner
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
His writings indicate that in his preaching and catechization he strove not to beat the air but to win souls to a personal experience of salvation.
From The Lutherans of New York Their Story and Their Problems by George Wenner
