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    Catéchisme (en. Catechism)

    [ka.te.kizm]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    System of teaching the fundamentals of the Christian faith.
    Catechism is essential for understanding the Church's beliefs.
    Le catéchisme est essentiel pour comprendre les croyances de l'Église.
    Book containing this teaching.
    We studied the catechism in religion class.
    Nous avons étudié le catéchisme lors de la classe de religion.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Greek 'katéchismus', which means 'instruction'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to take catechism
    Taking courses in religious education.
    prendre le catéchisme
    catechism of the Church
    Official teaching of the Church's doctrines.
    catéchisme de l'Église
    adapted catechism
    Version of the catechism intended for a specific audience.
    catéchisme adapté

    Related Words

    catechist
    Person who teaches catechism.
    catéchiste
    catechesis
    Act of instructing through catechism.
    catéchèse
    doctrine
    Teaching or explanation of the principles of a faith.
    doctrine

    Slang Meanings

    Formal teaching considered boring.
    This course is just a catechism; nobody is listening.
    Ce cours est juste un catéchisme, personne n'écoute.
    Basic knowledge about a subject.
    He knows the catechisms of programming.
    Il connaît les catéchismes de la programmation.