Meaning of the word catechism in English

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catechism

US /ˈkæt̬.ə.kɪ.zəm/
UK /ˈkæt.ə.kɪ.zəm/
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Noun

1.

a summary of the principles of Christian religion in the form of questions and answers, used for the instruction of Christians

Example:
Children learned their faith from the catechism.
The priest taught the catechism every Sunday.
2.

a series of questions and answers, especially one used for instruction or examination

Example:
The interview felt like a rapid-fire catechism.
He subjected her to a relentless catechism about her past.