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catechism

Teaching by question and answer on the Socratic method, but chiefly as a means of instructing children in the basics of the Christian creed. A person being instructed in this way in preparation for baptism or confirmation is called a catechumen.

A form of catechism was used for the catechumens in the early Christian church. Little books of catechism were written by Luther and Calvin at the Reformation.



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In conclusion, Cardinal Arinze requested that those countries where the formula "for all" is being used take the necessary steps to provide catechesis to the faithful and prepare them to make the change to "for many" in the next translation of the Roman Missal which the Bishops and the Holy See will approve for use in their country (scheduled for 2008 in Canada and the U.
'For many' or 'for all' by Catholic Insight
This book nicely blends the needs for biblical study, historical and confessional catechesis, and social reflection.
The Ten Commandments: The Reciprocity of Faithfulness by Seitz, Jonathan A. / Currents in Theology and Mission
Although the loudest public battles were fought over changes in the Mass, reform extended to all the sacraments and their associated catechesis.
With thankfulness & praise by Johnson, Luke Timothy / Commonweal
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