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A-Z: General definitions: Catechumens
Definition
Those in the process of learning the catechism, in readiness for baptism or confirmation.Instruction on the doctrine of a Christian church by a series of questions and answers, which believers were expected to learn.
The immersion in or pouring over of water, in the name of God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, to signify the washing away of away of sin. Baptism in Christian churches marks the acceptance of the baptised child or adult into the church.
A ceremony in which a bishop lays his hands on those who have previously been baptised and prays that God will give them power through the Holy Spirit to live as followers of Christ.
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