catechism Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a series of question put to an individual (such as a political candidate) to elicit their views
  2. noun an elementary book summarizing the principles of a Christian religion; written as questions and answers

WordNet

Cat"e*chism noun
Etymology
L. catechismus, fr. Gr. See Catechise.
Definitions
  1. A form of instruction by means of questions answers.
  2. A book containing a summary of principles, especially of religious doctrine, reduced to the form of questions and answers.
    The Jews, even till this day, have their catechisms. Hooker.

Webster 1913