1. relating to or using the method of teaching by questions and answers, especially in religious instruction
Usage: formal; often used in religious or educational contexts
2. of or relating to a catechism or catechesis
Usage: religious

Examples

• The priest used a catechetical approach to teach the children about Christian doctrine.
• Catechetical instruction has been a cornerstone of religious education for centuries.
• The catechetical method involves posing questions to help students discover answers themselves.
• Early Christian communities relied on catechetical texts to train new believers.
• Her catechetical lessons combined Scripture with thoughtful questioning.