catechism

/ˈkætəˌkɪzəm/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
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