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Word of the Day – Catechise

By March 27, 2026Word of the Day

Catechise (verb)

kat-e-chiyz

Instruct (someone) in the principles of Christian religion by means of question and answer, typically by using a catechism.

Late Middle English: via late Latin from ecclesiastical Greek katēkhizein, from katēkhein ‘instruct orally, make hear’.

Example sentences

“If I hang around here too long I’m worried the priest will want to catechise me!”

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