katekista
katekísta with stress marks
catechist
Usage Note
Katekista, from Spanish catequista, is a person who teaches catechism — usually a lay volunteer in a parish rather than a priest or nun. Katekista play an important role in Philippine Catholic communities, preparing children and converts for the sacraments, and the role is considered a respected form of parish ministry.
Examples
" Mabait ang aming katekista. "
Natural Translation
Our catechist is kind.
Literal Translation
Kind the our catechist.
" Ang kanyang ina ay katekista sa kanilang parokya. "
Natural Translation
His/Her mother is a catechist in their parish.
Literal Translation
The his/her mother is catechist in-the their parish.
" Bawat Sabado, nagboboluntaryo ang katekista upang turuan ang mga bata bago sila magkomunyon. "
Natural Translation
Every Saturday, the catechist volunteers to teach the children before they take communion.
Literal Translation
Every Saturday, volunteers the catechist in-order-to teach the children before they take-communion.
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