Catholicism Vocabulary

noun a papal letter sent to all bishops of the Roman Catholic Church

• The Pope issued an encyclical on climate change, urging all Catholics to take action.
• Have you read the latest encyclical from the Vatican? It's about environmental protection.
• I skimmed through that encyclical thing the Pope wrote, but it was too long for me to read fully.
• His speech was like an encyclical, covering every aspect of the topic in great detail.

noun A person who instructs others, especially in religious principles; a religious teacher or instructor

• The catechist provided religious instruction to the children in the parish.
• The catechist is really good at explaining complex religious concepts in a simple way.
• I heard the catechist is a cool dude who makes learning about religion fun.
• The catechist's words were like a guiding light, leading the students towards spiritual enlightenment.