Katechismus

catechism

noun ka-te-KHIS-mus Rare

Origin: from Greek katechizein (to instruct orally)

Usage Note

Katechismus is the systematic summary of Christian doctrine used in religious instruction, classically in question-and-answer form. Luther's Kleiner Katechismus (Small Catechism, 1529) remains foundational to German Protestant education.

Examples

"Im Religionsunterricht mussten die Kinder früher Teile des Katechismus auswendig lernen."

Natural Translation

In the past children had to memorise parts of the catechism in religious education.

Literal Translation

In religion-class had the children formerly parts of-the catechism by-heart learn.

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