catechism

A summary of the principles of Christian religion in the form of questions and answers, used for the instruction of Christians.

//Upon the table, facing him [Joe Christmas] and open, lay a Presbyterian catechism.// (LIA 147)

//"Repeat your catchism," McEachern said.// (LIA 150)

//McEachern lifted something from the table beside the lamp: the catechism.// (LIA 153)