Catechesis or catechism, are the series of instructions that are given to the parishioners of the Catholic Church, so that they know all the possible aspects about the religion to which they are going to convert, in addition to maturing their faith. These teachings, generally, are given to those who will soon be baptized (in the case of infants, parents and godparents would be the ones who would take the course) and when taking the initiative to carry out the first communion. This practice has been preserved in the church since its earliest beginnings, and it was one of the elements that helped to shape and consolidate the doctrinal interpretations of the sacred scriptures.
This word comes from the Greek “κατηχισμός” (katekhismos), which can be translated as oral instruction. Traditionally, the teachings are given to a person who has just converted to the Catholic religion, after the so-called " kerygma ", where, by divine orders and actions of supernatural beings, the faith in the existence of a human being is awakened. be supreme. In this way, this small concern can be transformed into a faith of great maturity, present in a component of the church that, then, would be willing to donate part of its time to convert other people and collaborate in the interests of the temple more. near.
In catechesis, reflection is called on each of the phrases present in the Bible, the history of the church, as well as knowledge of other aspects of religion. It not only focuses on doctrine, but also instills values of great importance for the proper mobilization of the person in their daily life.