Definition of "catechisms" [catechisms]

• Plural form of catechism. (noun)

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• "Strange to say, they have obtained these notions not from sources hostile to Judaism, but on the contrary from sources distinctly intended to inculcate both a love and an understanding of the Jewish religion, -- such as catechisms and text-books used in our religious schools, and articles in encyclopedias meant for the enlightenment of the general public."
• "[132] The monastic presses in the islands naturally were chiefly used for the production of works of religious edification, such as catechisms, narratives of missions, martyrdoms, lives of saints, religious histories, and hand-books to the native languages."
• "Most such disastrous doctrinal defects wound up in 'catechisms', not holy scripture (though sadly, some to this day regard the two as equal) "How well we know what a profitable superstition this fable of Christ has been for us.""