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noun. A text summarizing the basic principles of a Christian denomination, usually in question-and-answer form.

noun. Formal indoctrination in the tenets of a Christian denomination; catechesis.

noun. A manual giving basic instruction in a subject, usually by rote or repetition.

noun. A body of fundamental principles or beliefs, especially when accepted uncritically.

noun. A close questioning or examination, as of a political figure.

noun. A form of instruction by means of questions and answers, particularly in the principles of religion.

noun. An elementary book containing a summary of principles in any science or art, but especially in religion, reduced to the form of questions and answers, and sometimes with notes, explanations, and references to authorities.

noun. A form of instruction by means of questions and answers.

noun. A book containing a summary of principles, especially of religious doctrine, reduced to the form of questions and answers.

noun. See Westminster Assembly, under Assembly.

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noun. A book, in question and answer form, summarizing the basic principles of Christianity.

noun. A basic manual in some subject.

noun. A set of questions designed to determine knowledge.

noun. an elementary book summarizing the principles of a Christian religion; written as questions and answers

noun. a series of question put to an individual (such as a political candidate) to elicit their views

"Then we had what we called the catechism -- the chief end of man."

the shorter catechism  

catechesis  catechist  catechistic  catechize  catechumen  

book  examination  interrogation  interrogatory  

Scripture  arithmetic  commandment  liturgy  pre-primer  

Weltanschauung  articles of religion  bone of contention  credenda  credo