catechetical schools

Catechetical schools were institutions in the early Christian Church focused on educating individuals about the faith. They provided instruction in Christian doctrine, aimed primarily at preparing converts for baptism and deepening the understanding of existing believers. Notable examples include the Catechetical School of Alexandria, which played a key role in theological debates and education in the early centuries of Christianity. These schools combined elements of philosophy and scripture, fostering the development of early Christian thought and helping to clarify core beliefs as the Church grew and faced various cultural challenges.