Religious instruction and formation in the faith.

The instruction and spiritual formation of the catechumens, neophytes and candidates.

(and Catechism): the procedure of mentoring a novice in order that he/she be accepted into the Christian faith by baptism. The novice was called the catechumen.

oral religious instruction (as before baptism or confirmation)

Religious instruction in the fundamentals of Christianity in the Catholic tradition.

Religious instruction and formation for persons preparing for baptism (catechumens) and for the faithful in various stages of spiritual development.

A process through which individuals and communities systematically acquire and deepen their Christian faith.

efforts which help individuals and communities acquire and deepen Christian faith and identity.