Catechumenate

//ˌkætɪˈkjuːməneɪt// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The state or condition of a catechumen, or the time during which one is a catechumen.
  2. 2
    A group or body of catechumens
  3. 3
    The building where catechumenates gather.

Etymology

From catechumen + -ate.

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