catechize
verb
cat·e·chize
ˈka-tə-ˌkīz 
catechized; catechizing
1
: to instruct systematically especially by questions, answers, and explanations and corrections
specifically
: to give religious instruction in such a manner
2
: to question systematically or searchingly
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her roommates catechized her about every detail of her first day at her new job
applicants are rigorously catechized by the seminary's rector regarding their motives for joining the priesthood
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Priests could not catechize children, bring the sacraments to the sick, or do pastoral work outside the local churchyard.
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catechize
verb
cat·e·chize
ˈkat-ə-ˌkīz
catechized; catechizing
: to instruct (as on religion) by means of questions, answers, and explanations and corrections
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