catechumen
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9.9
- noun
- /ˈkætɪˌkjumən/
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catecúmeno
- During the catechumen classes, participants learn about the fundamental beliefs of Christianity before their baptism.
Examples
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The Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom still has "The doors, The doors" in it, and some still say "Let all the catechumens depart" also.
Blog text (22) -
"This past Mother's Day, I officially progressed from catechumen to convert, and AFR played an integral role in my coming home.
Blog text (6) -
Their catechumens are perfect before they are fully instructed.
Academic text (1997) -
I am not sure, though, that even those who still say this actually expect the catechumens to depart.
Blog text (22) -
The catechumens were baptized naked.
Academic text (2002) -
It seems likely that worshippers entered the Anastasis at the same place as they do today and that catechumens and pagans were not prevented from entering.
Academic text (2007) -
Rather, the exclusion of catechumens from the Anastasis was a ritual separation that emphasized both the sacrality of the holy places and the cultural significance of baptism.
Academic text (2007) -
I also concur with your assessment of Year A Lenten Gospels—they do come together as a "prepare the catechumens for the Easter Vigil" progression.
Blog text (31) -
When the Roman clergy wrote to the Carthaginian clergy, they reminded their colleagues of the importance of care for the widows, the imprisoned, and the homeless in the midst of their comments about reconciliation to the lapsed and the baptism of catechumens who fall ill.
Academic text (2004) -
The church welcomed several new catechumens who are eager to learn about their faith before baptism.
Synonyms
9
8.4
A person new to a subject, skill, or belief
Antonyms
How Prepared
Surface Forms
Etymology
Catechumen comes from a Greek word that means 'one being taught'. It shares the same root as catechism, a set of questions and answers used to teach the faith, so a catechumen is someone learning the basic Christian beliefs before baptism.