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Definition of Catechists
1. catechist [n] - See also: catechist
Lexicographical Neighbors of Catechists
Literary usage of Catechists
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. History of Ancient Philosophy by Wilhelm Windelband (1899)
"Origen (185-254), whose surname was the Adamantine, appeared early as teacher in
the School of catechists that had been directed ..."
2. The Catholic Encyclopedia: An International Work of Reference on the by Charles George Herbermann (1913)
"After about six years of this valuable training, the catechists, ... They are
often called upon—since the priests and catechists are frequently unable to ..."
3. The Missionary Gazetteer: Comprising a Geographical and Statistical Account ...by Bela Bates Edwards, Charles Williams by Bela Bates Edwards, Charles Williams (1832)
"The whole number now employed is 220 ; the number of salaried catéchiste ICO,
and the number of gratuitous teachers and catechists ..."
4. The History of the Church Missionary Society: Its Environment, Its Men and by Eugene Stock (1899)
"Variety of Men—Graduates—Basle Men—Africans—Other Non-Europeans—Returned catechists :
Ronaldson - English Non-Graduates : Long, &c. ..."
5. The Alliance of Divine Offices by Hamon L'Estrange (1846)
"What catechists were; a dissent from learned men; catechists not presbyters ;
usually laymen. Women catechised by women, and why; an especial reason for it ..."
6. Education by Henry Immanuel Smith, H[enry] I[mmanuel] Schmidt (1876)
"... but erroneously, regarded as the founder of the school of catechists in that
city. Instruction in the Christian religion was termed catechesis, ..."
7. The Church Missionary Record by Church Missionary Society (1842)
"The catechists have, on the whole, been faithful and diligent in their work, ...
Every month, three of the catechists prepare each an address on a text ..."
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