catechesis

[ kat-i-kee-sis ]

noun

, plural cat·e·che·ses [kat-i-, kee, -seez].

1. oral religious instruction, formerly especially before baptism or confirmation.

Word History and Origins

Origin of catechesis¹

1745–55; < Late Latin < Greek katḗchēsis oral teaching, equivalent to katēchē- (variant stem of katēcheîn to teach by word of mouth; catechist ) + -sis -sis

Example Sentences

He said it was written as a catechesis for teenagers, with the contributions of his young collaborators, and he improved them by providing “a little editing.”

From Seattle Times

Francis praised his predecessor, who was known for his scholarly intellect, as a “master of catechesis.”

From New York Times

Francis, 86, who will preside at Benedict's funeral on Thursday, called his predecessor "a great master of catechesis."

From Reuters

Francis drew applause when he opened his remarks by noting all those who were outside paying tribute to Benedict, whom he called a “great master of catechesis.”

From Seattle Times

This year, Francis has sought to give shape to that thinking with a catechesis series, or religious instruction, on aging.

From New York Times