Associations to the word «Catechumen»

Wiktionary

CATECHUMEN, noun. A convert to Christianity under instruction before baptism; a young Christian preparing for confirmation.

Dictionary definition

CATECHUMEN, noun. A new convert being taught the principles of Christianity by a catechist.

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats