Catechesis

"Catechesis" is the practice of teaching the Faith (it comes from a common New Testament Greek word for "teaching"). This foundational instruction was a hallmark of the early church and revived during the sixteenth century reformation. Catechisms—written guides for catechist (instructor) and catechumen (student) alike—are traditionally in Question and Answer format and consist of four parts: the Creed, the Lord's Prayer, the Ten Commandments, and an introduction to the Church's Sacramental Life.