catechesis
nounfeminine/kɐtɨˈkɛzɨ/medium
ca·te·que·se
Definition
Religious instruction, especially that given to prepare for a sacrament such as baptism or first communion.
The parish offers catechesis for children and adults.
Modern catechesis often involves group discussions.
Common collocations
to attend catechesisto provide catechesiscatechetical materials
Etymology
Do latim 'catechesis', por sua vez do grego 'katēkhēsis' (instrução oral).