Definitions for: Catechumen

[n] a new convert being taught the principles of Christianity by a catechist

Webster (1913) Definition: Cat"e*chu`men, n. [L. catechunenus, Gr. ?
instructed, from ?. See Catechise.] (Eccl.)
One who is receiving rudimentary instruction in the doctrines
of Christianity; a neophyte; in the primitive church, one
officially recognized as a Christian, and admitted to
instruction preliminary to admission to full membership in
the church.

Synonyms: neophyte

See Also: educatee, pupil, student

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