catechetic

Thân thiện

The teacher uses a catechetic approach with simple questions and answers.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Relating to catechesis: Pertaining to or involving the oral instruction of Christian principles, typically through questions and answers.
   • Resembling a rigorous catechism: Characteristic of a strict, systematic method of teaching or interrogation using a series of questions and answers.

Examples of Usage

• Adjective:
  • The priest's catechetic approach helped the new converts understand the core doctrines.
  • The teacher employed a catechetic method, drilling the students with precise questions to ensure they memorized the facts.

Advanced Usage

• "Catechetical instruction": Teaching that follows the question-and-answer format typical of a catechism.
  • The church offers catechetical instruction for all children before their First Communion.

Variants and Related Words

• Catechetical (adj): A more common variant with the same meaning as 'catechetic'.
  • The catechetical manual has been used for generations.
• Catechesis (n): The process of oral religious instruction, especially by question and answer.
  • The bishop emphasized the importance of catechesis for adult faith formation.
• Catechism (n): A summary of religious doctrine, often in the form of questions and answers.
  • He studied the catechism to prepare for his confirmation.

Synonyms

• Instructional: Pertaining to the act of teaching.
• Didactic: Intended to teach, particularly in a moralistic or sometimes pedantic way.
• Interrogative: Having the form of a question.

Related Phrases

• Catechetic method: A pedagogical technique based on asking a series of questions to lead a student to a specific conclusion or to test knowledge.
  • Socrates is famous for his use of a catechetic method in philosophical dialogues.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. of or relating to or involving catechesis
2. of or relating to or resembling a rigorous catechism
   • the catechistic method

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