Glossary of theological terms. John T. Ford. 2014.
Catechist — Cat e*chist (k[a^]t [ e]*k[i^]st), n. [L. catechista, fr. Gr.] One who instructs by question and answer, especially in religions matters. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
catechist — 1560s, from L.L. catechista, from Gk. katekhistes one who catechizes, from katekhizein to teach orally (see CATECHIZE (Cf. catechize)) … Etymology dictionary
catechist — ► NOUN ▪ a Christian teacher, especially one using a catechism … English terms dictionary
catechist — [kat′ə kist΄] n. a person who catechizes, esp. one who instructs catechumens … English World dictionary
catechist — noun Date: circa 1563 one that catechizes: as a. a teacher of catechumens b. a native in a missionary district who does Christian teaching … New Collegiate Dictionary
catechist — catechistic, catechistical, adj. catechistically, adv. /kat i kist/, n. 1. a person who catechizes. 2. Eccles. a person appointed to instruct catechumens in the principles of religion as a preparation for baptism. [1555 65; < LL catechista < Gk… … Universalium
catechist — noun One who practices catechesis, i.e., catechizes catechumens; a teacher who instructs students in the doctrines of a particular Christian denomination typically in preparation for confirmation … Wiktionary
catechist — cat·e·chist || kætɪkɪst n. teacher who teaches the catechism … English contemporary dictionary
catechist — noun a Christian teacher, especially one using a catechism. Origin C16: via eccles. L. from eccles. Gk katēkhistēs, from katēkhein (see catechize) … English new terms dictionary
catechist — cat·e·chist … English syllables
