catechisms in English

noun
1
a summary of the principles of Christian religion in the form of questions and answers, used for the instruction of Christians.
Question 64 of the catechism states that the mission of the church is to extend mercy and forgiveness to ‘the needy’ in ways that point to Christ.

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1. Catechisms are usually written in the form of questions and answers

2. Here we make available several of the most well known Catechisms in the church.

3. The word Catechism means "instruction" - this book will serve as the standard for all future Catechisms.

4. Throughout the history of the church, Christians have used Catechisms—collections of questions and answers designed for memorization and recitation—to teach others the core doctrines of the faith

5. Word forms: plural Catechisms countable noun [usually singular] In a Catholic, Episcopal, or Orthodox Church, the Catechism is a series of questions and answers about religious beliefs, which has to be learned by people before they can become full members of that Church