Shorter Catechism
noun
one of the two catechisms established by the Westminster Assembly in 1647, used chiefly in Presbyterian churches.
Example sentences from the Web for shorter catechism
Another time I'll make allowance for that shorter-catechism conscience of yours.
The Trail of '98 |Robert W. Service
British Dictionary definitions for shorter catechism
Shorter Catechism
noun
mainly Presbyterian Church
the more widely used and influential of two catechisms of religious instruction drawn up in 1647