catechesis
3
9.9
- noun
- /ˌkætəˈkiːsɪs/
- Specialized
:
catequesis
- The diocese emphasizes the importance of effective catechesis for new converts to the faith.
Examples
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The church offers weekly classes for catechesis to prepare children for their baptisms.
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Many parents seek resources to improve their child's catechesis in preparation for confirmation.
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To overcome this, a great deal of catechesis is necessary.
Blog text (21) -
Truly, the first step to all the changes needed must be proper catechesis.
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From that point, catechesis can begin to inform, ground, and guide.
Blog text (31) -
There is great need for catechesis, repentance, and conversion of hearts, and there always will be.
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Catechesis is instruction for those who believe; parenesis seeks the further conversion of people whose Christian identity is in formation.
Academic text (2010) -
Benedict XVI continued his catechesis on prayer, this time dedicated to the second part of the Apocalypse.
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Either their childhood catechesis was nonexistent or they haven't moved beyond the simple comfort of the Baltimore catechism.
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Father Alan Mackey graces us with High Mass most Sundays, and his homilies always include useful catechesis.
Blog text (5)
Synonyms
Teaching religious beliefs by asking and answering questions, often before baptism or confirmation
Teaching the beliefs of a religion by asking and answering questions before a ceremony
How Detailed
- Formal
- Specialized
3
9.9
141
1.9
329
3.2
45
1.4
Surface Forms
Morphology
catechesis = catechism (opaque) = catech + esis
Although related to 'catechism', the formation uses Greek combining forms and a learned noun-forming element, so learners cannot reliably derive the meaning from its parts.
Etymology
Catechesis comes from Greek parts kata- ('down') and echo ('sound'), giving the image of speaking the teaching clearly and directly to someone. So a catechesis is an oral lesson that prepares people for baptism or confirmation.