a summary of the principles of Christian religion in the form of questions and answers, used for the instruction of Christians
(传授给教徒的)基督教教理问答。
a series of fixed questions, answers, or precepts used for instruction in other situations
(非宗教场合中作为指导原则的)一整套固定的问答(或规章)。
(in Roman Catholic use)religious instruction in general
(罗马天主教用语)宗教训示(通称)。
"early 16th cent.: from ecclesiastical Latin