catechization
Example Sentences
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In 1871: "There has been a large increase in the membership, mostly through judiciously conducted protracted meetings and catechization."
From American Lutheranism Volume 2: The United Lutheran Church (General Synod, General Council, United Synod in the South) by Bente, F. (Friedrich)
It is a hopeful sign of substantial growth and prosperity in the Church that the time-honored custom of catechization is coming more and more into favor with the pastors.
From American Lutheranism Volume 2: The United Lutheran Church (General Synod, General Council, United Synod in the South) by Bente, F. (Friedrich)
Neither the original meaning of the word nor the history of catechization justifies such a definition.
From An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism by Stump, Joseph
In view of the figures presented above, it is open to question whether our churches practice catechization in the historical sense of the word.
From The Lutherans of New York Their Story and Their Problems by Wenner, George
With the adversaries there is no catechization of the children whatever, concerning which even the canons give commands.
From Apology of the Augsburg Confession by Melanchthon, Philipp
