catechist

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Recent Examples of catechist Reconciliation today Searching for a path forward, contemporary Sámi artist and Lutheran catechist Lars Levi Sunna began to produce church art that incorporated and celebrated pre-Christian Sámi symbols – some of the very traditions that had been demonized by clergy of the past. Thomas A. Dubois, The Conversation, 27 June 2025 But Philip Siphong Onphitak, the village religious teacher, or catechist, assumed leadership of his flock, keeping up resistance until Dec. 16, when he was murdered in the jungle, reportedly by Boonlue. Washington Post, 18 Nov. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for catechist
Noun
  • Theirs is a community so small that Jacob does triple duty as its sheriff, preacher and undertaker, roles that circumstances will shortly consolidate in unhappy fashion.
    Guy Lodge, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
  • Jim Sawyer, a gentlemanly preacher and city council member whose public service had been winding towards a peaceful conclusion, was asked to replace him.
    Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Melissa McCoul was a senior lecturer in the English department with over a decade of teaching experience.
    Juan A. Lozano, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Senior lecturer Regina McCombs said the training reflects the changing realities facing journalists, including students.
    Nick Lunemann, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • On Facebook, our readers had some creative names as well.
    Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
  • The biggest perk of all for readers inspired by Moore’s charming interiors?
    Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2026

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“Catechist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catechist. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.

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