Meaning
catechism
- catechism; religious education classes or Sunday school
- the summary or manual of religious doctrine
In a sentence
I bambini vanno a catechismo ogni sabato pomeriggio.
The children go to catechism every Saturday afternoon.
Ricordi ancora cosa insegnavano durante l'ora di catechismo?
Do you still remember what they taught during catechism class?
Non tutti gli studenti della scuola frequentano il catechismo.
Not all students at the school attend catechism.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| catechismo | masculine · singular |
| catechismi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often refers specifically to the classes attended by Catholic children before communion.