Catechist
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Catechist is a noun meaning (Christianity) One who practices catechesis, i.e., catechizes catechumens; a teacher who instructs students in the doctrines of a particular Christian denomination typically in preparation for confirmation.
Meaning
(Christianity) One who practices catechesis, i.e., catechizes catechumens; a teacher who instructs students in the doctrines of a particular Christian denomination typically in preparation for confirmation.
Example Sentences
Now he was not only a lay reader but a pastor’s warden although Umuaro did not have a pastor as yet, only a catechist.
Word Forms
- catechists
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include catechizer, catechiser, formator, christener, pedagogue, didactician.
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