1. Plural of catechesis; systematic religious instruction, especially instruction given to candidates for Christian baptism or confirmation.
Usage: formal; religious context
2. A series of questions and answers used as a method of teaching religious doctrine.
Usage: formal; educational

Examples

• The church offered catecheses for adults preparing for baptism.
• Medieval catecheses were often memorized by young believers.
• The bishop oversaw the catecheses given to confirmation candidates.
• Early Christian catecheses emphasized core doctrinal beliefs.
• Parents attended catecheses to better understand their faith.
• The priest conducted catecheses using traditional question-and-answer methods.