| catechist | (n) one who instructs catechumens in preparation for baptism (especially one using a catechism) |
| catechistic | (adj) of or relating to or resembling a rigorous catechism, Syn. catechetic, Example: the catechistic method |
| Catechist | n. [ L. catechista, fr. Gr. ] One who instructs by question and answer, especially in religions matters. [ 1913 Webster ] |
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