Catechesis

Word CATECHESIS
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Definitions and meanings of "Catechesis"

What do we mean by catechesis?

Oral instruction given to catechumens. noun

Oral instruction given in the early church to candidates for baptism. noun

A book prepared for such instruction, as the sixteen books of catechetical discourses by Cyril of Jerusalem. noun

Religious instruction given orally to catechumens noun

Oral religious instruction (as before baptism or confirmation) noun

Religious instruction given orally to catechumens.

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The word "catechesis" in example sentences

The need for mystagogical catechesis is absolutely necessary in being able to fully enter into the sacred mysteries in the liturgy; mind, body, heart, and soul. ❋ Unknown (2009)

That is only incidentally because of generally execrable adult catechesis, which is as spottily rectified as it is broadly lamented in the Church. ❋ Mike L (2005)

Many Orthodox children go to our parishes for catechesis, which is also conducted by Orthodox teachers. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The answers to such questions come through liturgical catechesis which is also an important part of the new liturgical movement. ❋ Unknown (2009)

"I think that is a great catechesis for many people because he might be reaching Catholics who never go to church and he is speaking to them in language they can understand." ❋ The Huffington Post News Team (2010)

I have also thought a lot about pre-catechesis: what I can I do with my own child to prepare them to learn about God? ❋ Regina Doman (2009)

Of course, the Holy Father would likewise recognize the importance of all pursuits for the Faith, including most certainly those of the intellect -- which are most certainly of the gravest importance, including in the explanation of and catechesis concerning the sacred rites and the sacred mysteries. ❋ Unknown (2009)

VATICAN CITY, 7 OCT 2009 (VIS) - During his general audience, held this morning in St. Peter's Square, Benedict XVI focused his catechesis on St. John Leonardi, patron of pharmacists, the 400th anniversary of whose death falls on 9 October. ❋ Unknown (2009)

And even before this, in a catechesis that was just as remarkable by Sandro Magister ❋ Unknown (2009)

VATICAN CITY, 18 FEB 2009 (VIS) - In the general audience, held this morning in St. Peter's Square in the presence of 15,000 people, Benedict XVI dedicated his catechesis to St. Bede the Venerable. ❋ Unknown (2009)

And he does the same thing in a passage of the catechesis for January 7, the rest of which is dedicated to illustrating Christian worship as a whole. ❋ Unknown (2009)

On the contrary, many of them were attracted to Catholicism in spite of a now decades-long stretch of deficient catechesis, mediocre Masses, and uninspiring leadership. ❋ Unknown (2009)

This situation, while admittedly contrived for the sake of the comedic story line, still points up a "wrinkle" in modern thinking which sometimes poses problems for the catechesis of children and adolescents. ❋ Unknown (2009)

VATICAN CITY, 23 SEP 2009 VIS - St. Anselm, one of the most outstanding figures of the Middle Ages, was the subject of the Holy Father's catechesis during his general audience, held this morning in the Paul VI Hall. ❋ Unknown (2009)

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