catechization

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In 1871: "There has been a large increase in the membership, mostly through judiciously conducted protracted meetings and catechization."

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

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

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

From Historical Introductions to the Symbolical Books of the Evangelical Lutheran Church by Bente, F. (Friedrich)

Neither the original meaning of the word nor the history of catechization justifies such a definition.

From An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism by Stump, Joseph

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