Definition of Catechumen

1. Noun. A new convert being taught the principles of Christianity by a catechist.

Exact synonyms: Neophyte
Generic synonyms: Educatee, Pupil, Student

Definition of Catechumen

1. n. One who is receiving rudimentary instruction in the doctrines of Christianity; a neophyte; in the primitive church, one officially recognized as a Christian, and admitted to instruction preliminary to admission to full membership in the church.

Definition of Catechumen

1. Noun. A convert to Christianity under instruction before baptism; a young Christian preparing for confirmation. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Catechumen

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Catechumen

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catechu nigrum
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catechuic acid
catechumen (current term)
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Literary usage of Catechumen

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Mercersburg Review by Reformed Church in the United States Publication Board, Franklin and Marshall College Alumni Association (1860)
"EVG What is a catechumen ? A right answer to this question is of the highest ... It is necessary to the catechumen; for without this he can not rightly ..."

2. The Confessions of St. Augustine by Augustine, Edward Bouverie Pusey, William Benham (1909)
"... leaves the Manichees, and becomes again a catechumen in the Church Catholic A CCEPT the sacrifice of my confessions from the min- l\ istry of my tongue, ..."

3. The Catholic Encyclopedia: An International Work of Reference on the by Charles George Herbermann (1913)
"... and a pagan, Mohammedan, Jew, or even a catechumen (believer in the Catholic Faith yet not baptized). Imperfect disparity of worship, or muted religion, ..."

4. The Harvard Classics by Charles William Eliot (1909)
"... leaves the Manichees, and becomes again a catechumen in the Church Catholic A CCEPT the sacrifice of my confessions from the min- i\ istry of my tongue, ..."

5. Journal and Papers of Chauncy Maples ... Late Bishop of Likoma, Lake Nyasa by Chauncy Maples, Ellen Gilbert Maples Cook (1899)
"MATOLA A catechumen.1 [This paper was written in 1886.—EM] AT last all obstacles having been removed, and all opposition to ..."

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