catechization
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His writings indicate that in his preaching and catechization he strove not to beat the air but to win souls to a personal experience of salvation.
From The Lutherans of New York Their Story and Their Problems by Wenner, George
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
Instead of applying for his passports personally and undergoing the usual catechization, his desires were explained to Van Veen, and all technicalities were waived, as they always are when you strike the right man.
From Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 04 Little Journeys to the Homes of Eminent Painters by Hubbard, Elbert
Their object in catechization and confirmation was conversion.
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)