catechization
- noun
- /ˌkætɪkɪˈzeɪʃən/
- Formal
- The priest led the weekly catechization of children preparing for their first communion.
Examples
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During the catechization, the teacher asked the children questions about the tenets of their religion.
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The school included catechization in its curriculum to teach students about religious doctrine.
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Some parents value catechization as a way to pass on their faith to the next generation.
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The church organized a catechization program for new members.
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Are you ready for the catechization session this Sunday?
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The church organized a weekly catechization for adults who wanted to learn about their faith.
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Parents often attend catechization classes to help prepare their children for important religious ceremonies.
Synonyms
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Religious teaching for people preparing for baptism or confirmation
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A time of learning and preparation before baptism in the Christian church
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Teaching religious beliefs by asking and answering questions, often before baptism or confirmation
How Question-Based
Surface Forms
Morphology
catechization = catechize (transparent) = catech + ize + ation
Formed by adding the noun-forming suffix '-ation' to the verb 'catechize'; the meaning 'the act of catechizing' is a direct, standard derivation.
Etymology
The word catechization comes from the old Greek word katecheo, which means 'to teach by speaking', and it shares its root with catechism, a set of religious questions and answers. So catechization today often means teaching people about faith by asking and answering questions, for example before a religious ceremony.