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'''Catechesis''' is from Greek ''katechesis'' "instruction" (from ''kata-'' "thoroughly" + ''echeein'' "to sound, resound, talk"). The word as used today means systematic instruction in religious doctrine and practice. There is Jewish, Catholic, Orthodox, Lutheran, and Anglican and Episcopalian catechesis, among others, most often taught in Jewish or Christian [[parochial]] schools. Catholic students who cannot receive catechesis in parochial schools enroll in CCD classes ('''C'''onfraternity of '''C'''hristian '''D'''octrine).
Catechesis is given to children and adults. Those families and individual adults who have chosen to convert to Jesus Christ and have accepted Him as Lord and Savior and are receiving instruction in the Christian Faith in preparation for [[Baptism]] are anciently and traditionally called ''catechumens'', meaning those who are being ''catechised'' (instructed) by ''catechists'' (teachers of catechism). The systematic form of catechesis or Christian catechetical instruction is called ''catechism''. An approved study textbook for the course of instruction is also called a Catechism: "Be sure and bring your Catechism". Various editions are prepared for various ages and levels of understanding, from the most elementary all the way to post-graduate levels.
For example, [[Martin Luther]] wrote for his disciples the [[Smaller Catechism]] and the [[Larger Catechism]]. The [[compendium]] of Catholic doctrine produced by St. [[Pope Pius V|Pius V]] after the Council of Trent as a standard guide for parish priests is called ''The Catechism of the Council of Trent'' and ''The Roman Catechism''. The well-known ''[[Baltimore Catechism]]'' of 1885 was "prepared and enjoined by order of the Third Plenary Council of [[Baltimore, Maryland|Baltimore]]", and was issued in four editions, #1, #2, #3 and #4, the first one for the elementary grades, the second and third for middle school and high school levels, the fourth one prepared for catechists and priests. ''The [[Catechism of the Catholic Church|Catechism of the Catholic Church, Second Edition]]'' (CCC) was promulgated by [[Pope John Paul II]] in accordance with the official Latin text in 1997.
The word catechism has nothing to do with the ''catacombs'' of ancient times where Christians secretly met for worship during Roman persecution.
Catechesis is given to children and adults. Those families and individual adults who have chosen to convert to Jesus Christ and have accepted Him as Lord and Savior and are receiving instruction in the Christian Faith in preparation for [[Baptism]] are anciently and traditionally called ''catechumens'', meaning those who are being ''catechised'' (instructed) by ''catechists'' (teachers of catechism). The systematic form of catechesis or Christian catechetical instruction is called ''catechism''. An approved study textbook for the course of instruction is also called a Catechism: "Be sure and bring your Catechism". Various editions are prepared for various ages and levels of understanding, from the most elementary all the way to post-graduate levels.
For example, [[Martin Luther]] wrote for his disciples the [[Smaller Catechism]] and the [[Larger Catechism]]. The [[compendium]] of Catholic doctrine produced by St. [[Pope Pius V|Pius V]] after the Council of Trent as a standard guide for parish priests is called ''The Catechism of the Council of Trent'' and ''The Roman Catechism''. The well-known ''[[Baltimore Catechism]]'' of 1885 was "prepared and enjoined by order of the Third Plenary Council of [[Baltimore, Maryland|Baltimore]]", and was issued in four editions, #1, #2, #3 and #4, the first one for the elementary grades, the second and third for middle school and high school levels, the fourth one prepared for catechists and priests. ''The [[Catechism of the Catholic Church|Catechism of the Catholic Church, Second Edition]]'' (CCC) was promulgated by [[Pope John Paul II]] in accordance with the official Latin text in 1997.
The word catechism has nothing to do with the ''catacombs'' of ancient times where Christians secretly met for worship during Roman persecution.