The parish's catechumenical rites were carefully explained to the newcomers.

The catechumen studied the creeds and scriptures diligently during his instruction before baptism.

At the Easter vigil, the catechumens stood nervously as the priest asked if they were ready to accept the faith.

The ancient church kept detailed records of the catechumenates that preceded each baptism.

After months of instruction and prayer, she felt her faith deepen during the catechumenate.

The catechumenal classes provided a thorough introduction to the rites and doctrines of the church, preparing newcomers for baptism.

The catechumenism at the cathedral included weekly classes on doctrine, liturgy, and moral teaching to ready candidates for baptism.

The catechumenists listened attentively to the bishop's instruction before the Easter vigil.

The catechumenist stayed after the service to ask the priest about the meaning of the creeds.

During his catechumenship, he attended weekly instruction sessions and joined the community's liturgies.