Meaning & use
catechumens
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People receiving instruction in the basic doctrines of Christianity before baptism, the plural of 'catechumen'.
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The catechumens attended weekly classes throughout Lent before their baptism at Easter.
In the early church, catechumens were sometimes required to study for several years.
A note on using this word
From the Greek katekhein, 'to instruct orally', the same root as 'catechism'.
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