'The Shorter Catechism' definitions:

Definition of 'The Shorter Catechism'

From: GCIDE
  • Catechism \Cat"e*chism\ (-k[i^]z'm), n. [L. catechismus, fr. Gr. See Catechise.]
  • 1. A form of instruction by means of questions and answers. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. A book containing a summary of principles, especially of religious doctrine, reduced to the form of questions and answers. [1913 Webster]
  • The Jews, even till this day, have their catechisms. --Hooker. [1913 Webster]
  • The Larger Catechism, The Shorter Catechism. See Westminster Assembly, under Assembly. [1913 Webster]