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catechumen

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cat·e·chu·men  (kt-kymn)
n.
1. One who is being taught the principles of Christianity.
2. One who is being instructed in a subject at an elementary level.
[Middle English cathecumine, from Old French catechumene, from Latin catchmenus, from Greek katkhoumenos, present passive participle of katkhein, to instruct; see catechize.]
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Noun1.catechumen - a new convert being taught the principles of Christianity by a catechist
neophyte
educatee, pupil, student - a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
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The word catechumen is quite ancient and is related to similar words we hear at church, including catechesis, catechist, and catechism.
Would you know a catechumen from a candidate? by Dix, Karen / U.S. Catholic
Generations of catechumens have had to memorize digests (in former times, exhaustive summaries
What is theology? by Hall, Douglas John / Cross Currents
Ambrose expected those who wished to be baptized to announce their intention at the beginning of Lent and then to participate in instruction as catechumens throughout the season of Lent.
Ambrose of Milan's Method of Mystagogical Preaching. by Tietjen, John H. / Currents in Theology and Mission
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