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- noun Plural form of
catechism .
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Strange to say, they have obtained these notions not from sources hostile to Judaism, but on the contrary from sources distinctly intended to inculcate both a love and an understanding of the Jewish religion, -- such as catechisms and text-books used in our religious schools, and articles in encyclopedias meant for the enlightenment of the general public.
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[132] The monastic presses in the islands naturally were chiefly used for the production of works of religious edification, such as catechisms, narratives of missions, martyrdoms, lives of saints, religious histories, and hand-books to the native languages.
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Most such disastrous doctrinal defects wound up in 'catechisms', not holy scripture (though sadly, some to this day regard the two as equal) "How well we know what a profitable superstition this fable of Christ has been for us."
WHAT REALLY HAPPENED Mike Rivero 2010
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"catechisms" of a different and higher order: I mean the CHURCH CATECHISMS.
A Bibliographical, Antiquarian and Picturesque Tour in France and Germany, Volume One Thomas Frognall Dibdin 1811
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III, Section 2, eliminating the objectionable features, reads as follows: "Whenever the General Synod shall deem it proper or necessary, they may propose to the special synods or ministeriums new books or writings, such as catechisms, forms of liturgy, collections of hymns for general or special public use in the church.
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I know lots of Bible verses and catechisms -- and I still love Skins.
Tina Wells: Is It MTV's Job to Raise Our Children? Tina Wells 2011
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In these, citing above all Augustine, Rabanus explained to simple people and to the clergy of his own diocese the fundamental elements of Christian faith: They were a type of small catechisms.
Benedict on the Liturgy: "The Faith is not only thought" 2009
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For so many of us, the path of dark mysticism seems more promising than the infantile catechisms currently being proffered by our religious institutions and their leaders.
W. Scott Poole: Accepting The Monster Into Your Heart W. Scott Poole 2011
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I know lots of Bible verses and catechisms -- and I still love Skins.
Tina Wells: Is It MTV's Job to Raise Our Children? Tina Wells 2011
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I know lots of Bible verses and catechisms -- and I still love Skins.
Tina Wells: Is It MTV's Job to Raise Our Children? Tina Wells 2011
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