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a religious manual typically presented in a question-and-answer format for the purpose of teaching
- The catechism taught us the basic beliefs of our religion.
- The catechism provides clear explanations of key religious concepts.
- The catechism serves as a guide for understanding the principles of our faith.
- Parents often use the catechism to help teach their children about their religious beliefs.
- Children study the catechism to learn about their faith during religious education classes.
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a structured series of questions posed to an individual, often a public figure, to probe their beliefs, policies, or reasoning
- The candidate faced a sharp catechism from the press.
- His interview turned into a catechism on economic policy.
- The debate moderator launched into a catechism about foreign affairs.
- She endured a catechism of pointed questions from the panel.
- The catechism revealed inconsistencies in his stance.