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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD CATECHUMEN

Via Old French, from Late Latin, from Greek katēkhoumenos one being instructed verbally, from katēkhein.
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PRONUNCIATION OF CATECHUMEN

catechumen  [ˌkætɪˈkjuːmɛn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CATECHUMEN

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Catechumen is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CATECHUMEN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

catechumen

Catechumen

In ecclesiology, a catechumen is one receiving instruction from a catechist in the principles of the Christian religion with a view to baptism. The title and practice is most often used by Orthodox Christians and by Roman Catholics.

Definition of catechumen in the English dictionary

The definition of catechumen in the dictionary is a person, esp in the early Church, undergoing instruction prior to baptism.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CATECHUMEN


acumen
ˈækjʊˌmɛn
amen
ˌeɪˈmɛn
cerumen
sɪˈruːmɛn
dolmen
ˈdɒlmɛn
energumen
ˌɛnəˈɡjuːmɛn
examen
ɪɡˈzeɪmɛn
hegumen
hɪˈɡjuːmɛn
hymen
ˈhaɪmɛn
jazzmen
ˈdʒæzmɛn
men
mɛn
nomen
ˈnəʊmɛn
numen
ˈnjuːmɛn
outdoorsmen
ˌaʊtˈdɔːzmɛn
regimen
ˈrɛdʒɪˌmɛn
rumen
ˈruːmɛn
semen
ˈsiːmɛn
Turkmen
ˈtɜːkmɛn
Tutankhamen
ˌtuːtənˈkɑːmɛn
Xiamen
ˈʃjɑːˈmɛn
yamen
ˈjɑːmɛn

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CATECHUMEN

catechisation
catechise
catechiser
catechism
catechismal
catechist
catechistic
catechistical
catechistically
catechization
catechize
catechizer
catechol
catecholamine
catechu
catechumenal
catechumenate
catechumenical
catechumenism
catechumenship

WORDS THAT END LIKE CATECHUMEN

abdomen
albumen
bitumen
Bremen
cacumen
carmen
crimen
crumen
fishermen
gentlemen
horsemen
lumen
Namen
ramen
specimen
the bitumen
tradesmen
Tyumen
women
Yemen

Synonyms and antonyms of catechumen in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «catechumen» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CATECHUMEN

Find out the translation of catechumen to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of catechumen from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «catechumen» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

慕道
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

catecúmeno
570 millions of speakers

English

catechumen
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

नवछात्र
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

المتنصر
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

оглашенный
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

catecúmeno
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

খ্রীষ্টধর্মের তত্বশিক্ষিত
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

catéchumène
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Catechumen
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Neuling
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

洗礼志願者
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

세례 지원자
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Catechumen
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

người nghe giảng ​​đạo
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

catechumen
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कॅटचुमेन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

acemi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

catecumeno
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

katechumenem
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

оглашенний
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

catehumen
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κατηχουμένου
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

katkisant
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

catechumen
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

katekumen
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of catechumen

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CATECHUMEN»

The term «catechumen» is normally little used and occupies the 124.730 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CATECHUMEN» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «catechumen» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «catechumen» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about catechumen

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CATECHUMEN»

Discover the use of catechumen in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to catechumen and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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A Catechumen's Lectionary
This basic book for all catechumen contains the liturgical readings and helpful suggestions on praying with them and putting them into practice.
Robert M. Hamma, 1988
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A Catechumen's Companion: A Guide to Praying with the Lectionary
Contains commentaries on the new updated Sunday readings along with helpful suggestions for putting them into practice. Suggestions for prayer and journal keeping are included. Includes all three lectionary cycles.
Robert M. Hamma, Donna M. Crilly, 1999
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The Catechumenate and the Law: A Pastoral and Canonical ...
MARRIAGE. CASES. Ordinarily, a wedding in the Catholic church can be celebrated only when one or both parties is Catholic (cf. canons 1 109-1 1 10). Among the privileges of being a catechumen is the right to celebrate one's marriage in the ...
John M. Huels, 1994
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The Catechumen's Guide: Prepared with Special Reference to ...
CATECHUMEN'S GUIDE. The following lectures will consist, as the reader is already aware, of brief explanations of the doctrines of Scripture, as they are laid down in Luther's Catechism — doctrines touching the duties which man owes to the ...
Charles A. Smith, 1837
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Encounters with God in Augustine's Confessions: Books VII-IX
This reappraisal of the middle section of Augustine's Confessions covers the period of Augustine's conversion to Christianity. The author argues against the prevailing Neoplatonic interpretation of Augustine.
Carl G. Vaught, 2012
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Religions of Late Antiquity in Practice
[193.11] Thirdly, the person will build a dwelling place or will establish a place so that it will be made for him a share of alms in the holy church. [ 193.14] If the Catechumen fulfills these three great tasks, these three great alms [which one] ...
Richard Valantasis, 2000
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The Encyclopedia of Eastern Orthodox Christianity, 2 Volume Set
Aristidis Vafeiadakis/ Alamy. took possession over this catechumen, and now included his or her name in “the book of life.” The next step was exorcism, a serious and solemn set of rituals which were meant to liberate the catechumen from ...
John Anthony McGuckin, 2010
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The RCIA: Transforming the Church : a Resource for Pastoral ...
Besides being a direct support to the candidate or catechumen, the sponsor w ill help in the discernment process for the candidate, and also give testimony at the rite of acceptance into the order of catechumens. The responsibility of the ...
Thomas H. Morris, 1997
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The Catechumen: A Manual for the Examination and Self ...
With An Introductory Address To A Candidate.
Peter Davidson, 2010
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The Catechumen, by the Author of 'The True Baptism'....
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
‎2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CATECHUMEN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term catechumen is used in the context of the following news items.
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Evangelisation "can also take place on the Internet,” especially in Asia
“We have a two-year programme linked to the catechumen's parish. After one is admitted comes the election, and all the canonical rites. «AsiaNews.it, Jul 15»
2
Ordination to the Priesthood: David Trujillo
One catechumen asked, 'Does God hear me when I pray?' I learned not to judge our prayers and explained that nurturing a relationship, ... «Intermountain Catholic, Jun 15»
3
A sinner's guide to a holy happy hour: 5 cocktails to feast on
That night Jesus Christ appeared to him in a dream with the half-cloak and said, “Martin the catechumen hath clothed Me.” Martin eventually ... «Washington Post, May 15»
4
Let's bring an end to the use of Confirmation as a Kind of “Graduation”
Under the oil of Chrism, the uniqueness of the catechumen is sanctified and vested for participation in the work of the kingdom. Finally they join ... «Patheos, May 15»
5
Renewal and evangelisation during Easter at Phat Diem
"In the Church I found other parents, brothers and sisters,” Paul Nguyen, a catechumen, told AsiaNews. “We share God, and this is the greatest ... «AsiaNews.it, Apr 15»
6
Varied paths bring thousands into Catholic Church at Easter Vigil
Bishop Mark L. Bartchak of Altoona-Johnstown, Pa., looked on as catechumen Dooyoung Lim signed the Book of the Elect Feb. 22 at the ... «St.Louis Review, Apr 15»
7
Varied paths bring thousands into the Catholic Church at the Easter …
In the Diocese of Jefferson City, Missouri, catechumen Fred Boley said that before he decided to join the Catholic Church, he was one of those ... «Crux: Covering all things Catholic, Apr 15»
8
Are Sundays Part of Lent?
Each Sunday shapes the rest of the week's liturgical focus. For those parishes with a catechumen program, the Mass readings are particularly ... «Catholic Culture, Mar 15»
9
New Catholics-to-be take steps on fervent journey to a deeper faith
Catechumen Alisia Hahn, center, is joined by her father, Young, left, and her grandmother Agnes. The Hahns belong to Prince of Peace Church ... «Georgia Bulletin, Mar 15»
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Catechumen brings family to the Church
CaLee Przybylski, with husband Edward looking on, signs the Book of the Elect during the Rite of Election Feb. 21 at the Cathedral of the ... «Intermountain Catholic, Mar 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Catechumen [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/catechumen>. Apr 2024 ».
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