catechumen

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Thereupon she called her brother to her, and that catechumen, and spoke to them, saying: Stand fast in the faith, and love you all one another; and be not offended because of our passion.

From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023

Born of heathen parents, he turned to Christ and became a catechumen.

From Time Magazine Archive

"Above all," said the English bishop to the young catechumen, "don't mistake zeal for knowledge."

From From the Easy Chair, series 2 by Curtis, George William

A catechumen was a person who desired instruction in the new faith with a view to baptism and admission into the Church.

From History of Education by Seeley, Levi

Somewhat to the amazement of his white friends, Hadfield accepted him as a catechumen, and the two men actually became fast friends.

From A History of the English Church in New Zealand by Purchas, H. T. (Henry Thomas)