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The Shorter Catechism

Catechism \Cat"e*chism\ (-k[i^]z'm), n. [L. catechismus, fr. Gr. See Catechise.]

  1. A form of instruction by means of questions and answers.

  2. A book containing a summary of principles, especially of religious doctrine, reduced to the form of questions and answers.

    The Jews, even till this day, have their catechisms.
    --Hooker.

    The Larger Catechism, The Shorter Catechism. See Westminster Assembly, under Assembly.