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Catechist
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1. Term The term “catechist” (from Gk.
katēcheō, “instruct”) occurs in the NT only in Gal. 6:6. It means the same as
didaskaloi, “teachers,” who in 1 Cor. 12:28 and Eph. 4:11 are grouped by Paul among charismatics and who had the task of instructing those who sought baptism in the fundamentals of the faith. In the course of proclamation the catechist was responsible especially for instructing and accompanying (Catechesis) baptized and unbaptized children (Baptism).
2. History The spread of Christianity called for a catechumenate and the office of catechist. As the c…
