catechization

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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

Ministers, from every quarter, report with delight that catechization is regularly practised and grows in favor.

From American Lutheranism Volume 2: The United Lutheran Church (General Synod, General Council, United Synod in the South) by Bente, F. (Friedrich)

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

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)

He does not agree with those catechetical writers who maintain that the pastor, in his catechization, must confine himself to an explanation of Luther's explanation.

From An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism by Stump, Joseph