catechism

catechism
[ˈkatɪkɪz(ə)m]
noun
  1. a summary of the principles of Christian religion in the form of questions and answers, used for the instruction of Christians
    (传授给教徒的)基督教教理问答
    ■a series of fixed questions,answers,or precepts used for instruction in other situations
    (非宗教场合中作为指导原则的)一整套固定的问答(或规章)
    ■(in Roman Catholic use) religious instruction in general
    (罗马天主教用语)宗教训示(通称)
派生
catechismal
adjective
语源
  1. early 16th cent.: from ecclesiastical Latin catechismus, from ecclesiastical Greek katēkhizein, from (see catechize)
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