katekismo
katekísmo with stress marks
catechism
Usage Note
Katekismo, from Spanish catecismo, refers to the Catholic religious instruction manual — a structured series of questions and answers about the faith. In the Philippines, catechism classes are standard in Catholic schools and parishes, making katekismo a word closely tied to formal religious formation and community life.
Examples
" Pumunta kami sa katekismo. "
Natural Translation
We went to catechism.
Literal Translation
Went we to-the catechism.
" Nag-aaral sila ng katekismo bawat Sabado ng umaga. "
Natural Translation
They study catechism every Saturday morning.
Literal Translation
Studying they catechism every Saturday of morning.
" Bago tumanggap ng Unang Komunyon, kailangan munang dumalo ng mga bata sa katekismo sa parokya. "
Natural Translation
Before receiving First Communion, children must first attend catechism at the parish.
Literal Translation
Before receiving of First Communion, needed first to-attend of the children at-the catechism at-the parish.
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