catechism

About 1.32 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun A book, in question and answer form, summarizing the basic principles of Christianity.
2. noun A basic manual in some subject.
3. noun A set of questions designed to determine knowledge.

Similar words

racovian catechesis doctrine dogma credo creed tenets teachings instruction indoctrination

Often followed by

of and in was for is to on classes

Word family

catechismal catechisms catechistic