Associations to the word «Catechist»

Wiktionary

CATECHIST, noun. (Christianity) One who practices catechesis, i.e., catechizes catechumens; a teacher who instructs students in the doctrines of a particular Christian denomination typically in preparation for confirmation.

Dictionary definition

CATECHIST, noun. One who instructs catechumens in preparation for baptism (especially one using a catechism).

Wise words

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Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.