catechismo

catechism

noun kah-teh-KEEZ-moh Rare

Origin: From Greek katēkhismós, from katēkheîn (to instruct by word of mouth).

Usage Note

Catechismo refers to the Catholic religious instruction given to children before their first communion (prima comunione) and is deeply embedded in Italian culture. Many Italians use andare al catechismo as a shorthand for their entire childhood religious education, even if they later became non-practicing.

Examples

"Da bambino andavo al catechismo ogni sabato."

Natural Translation

As a child I went to catechism every Saturday.

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