Vocabulary Spotlight
Catechism
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: धार्मिक प्रश्नोत्तरी (Dharmik Prashnottari) – A series of questions and answers used for religious instruction.
Pronunciation
[kat-uh-kiz-uhm]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Teaching – शिक्षण (Shikshan)
Related Words
Belief – आस्था (Aastha)
Word Origin
“Catechism” Greek aur Latin se aaya hai, aur iska arth hai “oral instruction” jo dharmik seekhne ka tareeka tha.
– “Catechism” comes from Greek and Latin, meaning “oral instruction,” used as a method for religious learning.
Word Family
Noun: Catechism – धार्मिक प्रश्नोत्तरी (Dharmik Prashnottari)
Noun: Catechist – धार्मिक शिक्षक (Dharmik Shikshak)
Usage Examples
1. Usne bachon ko catechism ke madhyam se religion ki basic knowledge di.
– She taught children basic religious knowledge through catechism.
2. Catechism ke prashna aur uttar ka dharmik mahattva hai.
– The questions and answers of catechism hold religious significance.
Cultural Note
Catechism ko Christianity mein dharmik instruction ka ek mahatvapurna hissa mana jata hai, jo shishyon ko dharmik sikhshan dene ke liye use hota hai.
In Context
Catechism ka use religious learning mein kiya jata hai, aur ye question aur answer ke format mein religious beliefs aur teachings sikhata hai.