Noun: catechism 'ka-tu,ki-zum
- An elementary book summarizing the principles of a Christian religion; written as questions and answers
"The children studied their catechism in preparation for confirmation"
- A series of questions put to an individual (such as a political candidate) to elicit their views
"The journalist subjected the politician to a rigorous catechism on foreign policy"; "The job interview turned into a catechism on industry trends"
Derived forms: catechisms
Type of: book, examination, interrogation, interrogatory
Encyclopedia: Catechism