catechism
/ˈkætəˌkɪzəm/
noun
- A set of questions and answers used for teaching the principles of a religion, especially Christianity.
- The priest handed out a new catechism to all the families.
- She studied the catechism to understand the church's teachings.
- The children memorized the catechism for their confirmation class.
- A series of formal questions and answers on any subject, often used for instruction or testing.
- The book is a political catechism that explains the party's beliefs.
- The training manual was written as a catechism for new employees.
- He created a catechism of basic computer skills for beginners.