catechization

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It is a hopeful sign of substantial growth and prosperity in the Church that the time-honored custom of catechization is coming more and more into favor with the pastors.

From American Lutheranism Volume 2: The United Lutheran Church (General Synod, General Council, United Synod in the South) by Bente, F. (Friedrich)

With the adversaries there is no catechization of the children whatever, concerning which even the canons give commands.

From Apology of the Augsburg Confession by Melanchthon, Philipp

In view of the figures presented above, it is open to question whether our churches practice catechization in the historical sense of the word.

From The Lutherans of New York Their Story and Their Problems by Wenner, George

Ministers, from every quarter, report with delight that catechization is regularly practised and grows in favor.

From American Lutheranism Volume 2: The United Lutheran Church (General Synod, General Council, United Synod in the South) by Bente, F. (Friedrich)

Their object in catechization and confirmation was conversion.

From The Lutherans of New York Their Story and Their Problems by Wenner, George