catechisms

英 [ˈkætɪkɪzmz]

美 [ˈkætəˌkɪzəmz]

n.  (基督教的)教理问答
catechism的复数

柯林斯词典

• (天主教、圣公会或东正教的)教理问答，教义问答
  In a Catholic, Episcopal, or Orthodox Church, thecatechismis a series of questions and answers about religious beliefs, which has to be learned by people before they can become full members of that Church.