catechismo

Definitions of catechismo
  1. noun
    an elementary book summarizing the principles of a Christian religion; written as questions and answers
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    type of:
    libro
    a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
  2. noun
    the written body of teachings of a religious group that are generally accepted by that group
    synonyms: credo, dottrina
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    types:
    ecumenismo
    (Christianity) the doctrine of the ecumenical movement that promotes cooperation and better understanding among different religious denominations: aimed at universal Christian unity
    incarnazione
    (Christianity) the Christian doctrine of the union of God and man in the person of Jesus Christ
    type of:
    dottrina, pensiero, scuola di pensiero, tesi
    a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
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