Definition of "catechize" []

• To teach the principles of Christian dogma, discipline, and ethics by means of questions and answers. (verb-transitive)
• To question or examine closely or methodically: "Boswell was eternally catechizing him on all kinds of subjects” ( Thomas Macaulay). (verb-transitive)

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• "It was a sad spectacle of the 19th century that some missionaries carrying crosses also felt compelled to catechize foreigners in European cultural distinctives."
• "Have you created resources to catechize the faithful?"
• "I received training in this method to catechize children aged 3-6 some years ago, and although I haven't taught in an Atrium in years, knowing the method continues to illuminate my thinking in this area."