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

“Quite often,” and she sat down, knowing the catechizing would be likely to continue for some minutes.

From The Fifth String by Sousa, John Philip

Preaching and catechizing, fasting and thanksgiving, were duly observed.

From The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 11 by Johnson, Rossiter

They were to spend themselves in the service of their neighbor, instructing, catechizing and exhorting; and they were to take nothing in return for their labors.

From Life of St. Vincent de Paul by Forbes, F. A. (Frances Alice)