[kat-i-kist] 
| 1. | a person who catechizes. |
| 2. | Ecclesiastical. a person appointed to instruct catechumens in the principles of religion as a preparation for baptism. |
| cat·e·chist (kāt'ĭ-kĭst) n. A person who catechizes, especially one who instructs catechumens in preparation for admission into a Christian church. [French catechiste, from Old French, from Late Latin catēchista, from Late Greek katēkhistēs, from katēkhizein, to teach by word of mouth; see catechize.] cat'e·chis'tic, cat'e·chis'ti·cal adj. |
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