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catechism

noun

/ˈkætɪˌkɪzəm/

Meaning

A summary of religious principles often in the form of questions and answers; also a set of fixed questions or beliefs.

The priest taught the children the catechism every Sunday.

doctrine, teaching, creed, dogma

heresy, disbelief

Catholic catechism, teach catechism, study catechism, catechism class

A minor wrongdoing or criminal offense that is less serious than a felony.

Having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense.

The condition of being normal; a return to usual or expected conditions.

the style or manner of writing by hand.

The movement of people or goods from one place to another.

the branch of a nation's armed services that conducts military operations at sea