Shorter Catechism

noun

1. one of the two catechisms established by the Westminster Assembly in 1647, used chiefly in Presbyterian churches.

Shorter Catechism

noun

1. Presbyterian Church the more widely used and influential of two catechisms of religious instruction drawn up in 1647

Example Sentences

What is the argument at present going on about taking the Shorter Catechism out of the schools?

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Another time I'll make allowance for that shorter-catechism conscience of yours.

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The Shorter Catechism, after a brief introduction on the end, rule and essence of religion, is divided into two parts:—I.

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But I was a little restive—felt that the limits of the Shorter Catechism were too short and strait for me.

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She pored over the Shorter Catechism, and acquainted herself with her Bible.

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