A form of instruction by means of questions and answers.
A book containing a summary of principles, especially of religious doctrine, reduced to the form of questions and answers.
The catechism (found in the Book of Common Prayer) is primarily intended for use by parish priests, deacons, and lay catechists, to give an outline for instruction. It is a commentary on the creeds, but is not meant to be a complete statement of belief and practice; rather, it is a point of departure for the teacher, and it is cast in the traditional question and answer form for ease of reference; a second use of this catechism is to provide a brief summary of the Church's teaching for an inquiring stranger who picks up a Prayer Book.
a book of questions and answers used to teach a new member of the Church the basic facts and beliefs of the Christian faith
a series of question put to an individual (such as a political candidate) to elicit their views
an elementary book summarizing the principles of a Christian religion; written as questions and answers
a book telling you the basics of the faith, and there are many good ones
a form of instruction by which heathen, desirous of becoming Christians, are taught and shown what they are to believe, to do, to leave undone and to know in Christianity
a form of religious instruction that explains belief by questions and answers
a learning tool designed in question and answer form
a list of the main beliefs held by an adherent of a religion)
an elementary book containing a number of principles in any science or art, but particularly in religion, reduced to the form of questions and answers
a proven way to transfer important, foundational doctrines into our minds and hearts
a religions text that the clergy read to its parishioners
a short book giving a brief summary of basic Bible doctrine using a question and answer format
a summary of Christian religious doctrine
a summary of religious truth used for purposes of religious instruction
a text which contains the fundamental Christian truths formulated in a way that facilitates their understanding
a time-proven method of presenting the Christian faith in bite-size nuggets
A book containing a concise explanation of Christian beliefs.
A short treatise given in catechistic (question and answer) form an outline of the fundamental principles of a religious creed
a summary of Christian faith, in the form of question and answer
A document that outlines the basic beliefs of the Episcopal Church. It is used to give an outline for instruction. It is a commentary on the creeds but is not meant to be a complete statement of belief and practice. Click here to read the catechism.
A summary of the important teachings in our religion that is set out in question and answer form to help people learn these things.
Elementary Christian doctrine instruction in question and answer form.
The catechism is the set of rules governing the Christian faith, and it teaches the mysteries of religion and God's Commandments. It it is often presented as a series of questions and answers. For a long time, the texts of the catechism were used to teach children how to read and write.
Used by Roman Catholics, this is a series of questions about the beliefs of Catholics such as 'Who is Jesus?'. Along with the question are the answers.
a prescribed confession and/or affirmation of faith or belief
Instruction of Roman Catholic on the doctrines of their Church. The format is usually question and answer.
A popular manual of Christian doctrine, usually in the form of question and answer, intended for religious instruction.
Originally oral instruction in religion, later written instruction. Catechisms, usually in the form of questions and answers, were used to instruct converts and children. Famous catechisms include the Lutheran Small Catechism (1529), the Anglican catechism contained in the Book of Common Prayer, and the Baltimore Catechism, which was long the standard Roman Catholic catechism in the U.S.
A catechism (κατηχητικός in Greek) is a summary or exposition of doctrine, traditionally used in Christian religious teaching from New Testament times to the present.http://bible.crosswalk.com/Lexicons/Greek/grk.cgi?number=2727&version=kjv Katecheo - Strong's Concordance Catechisms are doctrinal manuals often in the form of questions followed by answers to be memorized, a format that has been used in non-religious or secular contexts as well (see FAQ).