CATECHUMEN

catechumen, neophyte

(noun) a new convert being taught the principles of Christianity by a catechist

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

catechumen (plural catechumens)

A convert to Christianity under instruction before baptism; a young or recent Christian preparing for confirmation.

Source: Wiktionary


Cat"e*chu`men, n. Etym: [L. catechunenus, Gr. Catechise.] (Eccl.)

Definition: One who is receiving rudimentary instruction in the doctrines of Christianity; a neophyte; in the primitive church, one officially recognized as a Christian, and admitted to instruction preliminary to admission to full membership in the church.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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