Definitions for "Catechumenate"
The process by which the Catholic church brings unbaptized children and adults to Christian initiation. Also, the period of time during which an unbaptized person prepares for Christian initiation.
Second period of the order of Christian initiation of adults which involves intense preparation in word, worship, community life, and apostolic works.
Keywords:  condition, time, one
The state or condition of a catechumen or the time during which one is a catechumen.