catechizing
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A Clergyman engaged in catechizing a village school, asked a youngster, “what his godfathers and godmothers did for him?”
From Slate ● Apr. 29, 2018
This custom, long fallen into disuse, has largely been revived during recent years, the children going to church for a special afternoon service of which catechizing is the chief feature.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 5 "Cat" to "Celt" by Various
After catechizing Kermode severely, she gave a very qualified assent; and returning to the hotel, he found the girl anxiously waiting for him.
From Prescott of Saskatchewan by W. Herbert Dunton
I had once more won the great prize in the world's lottery, and I never ceased catechizing myself in what way I should exercise my power.
From Confessions Of Con Cregan An Irish Gil Blas by Charles James Lever
But they have been to a Jewish catechizing; to be examined in the Jews' Scriptures, you know, and all that.
From Trading by Susan Warner
