catechization

Example Sentences

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Their object in catechization and confirmation was conversion.

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)

Mary Anne laid down her work, rose, hooked herself behind, as being under catechization, and replied: 'No, it is a corruption, Miss Peecher.'

From Our Mutual Friend by Dickens, Charles

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

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)