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

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)

One who was admitted to all the rights of divine worship and instructed in all the mysteries of the Christian religion, in distinction from a catechumen, or one yet under instruction.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Webster, Noah

The catechetical school was much higher than the catechumen school in its course of study, and in the intelligence and learning of its students and professors.

From History of Education by Seeley, Levi