catechization
Example Sentences
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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 Joseph Stump
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 Elbert Hubbard
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 F. (Friedrich) Bente
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 Philipp Melanchthon
Their object in catechization and confirmation was conversion.
From The Lutherans of New York Their Story and Their Problems by George Wenner
