catechumen

One entry found for catechumen.

Main Entry: cat·e·chu·men
Pronunciation: "ka-t&-'kyü-m&n
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English cathecumyn, from Late Latin catechumenus, from Greek katEchoumenos, present passive participle of katEchein
1 : a convert to Christianity receiving training in doctrine and discipline before baptism
2 : one receiving instruction in the basic doctrines of Christianity before admission to communicant membership in a church