catechism
Translation
religious instruction, book of principles, series of questions
Examples
The children learned the catechism in Sunday school.
The children learned the catechism in Sunday school.
He faced a catechism of questions from the reporters.
He faced a catechism of questions from the reporters.
Grammar Patterns
((the)) catechism a book or summary of religious principles She studied the catechism before her confirmation.
((a)) catechism of ((sth.)) a series of questions about (sth.) The interview was a catechism of his past mistakes.
Similar Words
Synonyms: doctrine, dogma (religious); interrogation, questioning (general)
Etymology
From Greek 'katēkheō', meaning 'to teach orally'. It refers to teaching by question and answer.
Memory Tips
Think of a teacher 'catching' students with questions about religious principles. The 'cate' part sounds a bit like 'category' of questions.