preparation-for-catechumenate
|prep-a-ra-tion-for-ca-te-chu-me-nate|
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/ˌprɛpəˈreɪʃən fɔr ˌkætəˈkjuːmɪnɪt/
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/ˌprɛpəˈreɪʃ(ə)n fə ˌkætəˈkjuːmɪnət/
getting ready for religious instruction
Etymology
'preparation-for-catechumenate' is formed in English from the noun 'preparation' (from Latin 'preparatio') combined with 'catechumenate' (from Greek 'katechoumenos' via Late Latin).
'preparation' comes from Latin 'preparatio' ('pre-' + 'parare' meaning 'make ready'), while 'catechumenate' derives from Greek 'katechoumenos' ('one being instructed') through Late Latin 'catechumenatus' before entering modern English; the compound phrase is a modern English formation combining those elements.
Initially, 'preparation' meant the act of making ready and 'catechumenate' meant the period of instruction for catechumens; the combined phrase 'preparation-for-catechumenate' specifically denotes the preparatory activities leading into that instructional period.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process or set of activities intended to prepare individuals for the catechumenate — the period of instruction and formation for people preparing for baptism or full initiation into a Christian community.
The parish developed a short course as part of its preparation-for-catechumenate, covering basic doctrine and liturgical practice.
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