Etymology of the French word catechisme
the Old French word catechisme
derived from the Latin word catechismus (catechism, book of elementary Christian instruction)
derived from the Greek word katechismos, κατηχισμός
derived from the Greek word katechizein, κατηχίζειν
derived from the Greek word katechein, κατηχεῖν (to hold down (fast), in various applications)
derived from the Greek word ekhe
derived from the Greek word katecheo, κατηχέω (to sound down into the ears; to indoctrinate ('catechize') or (genitive case) to apprise of)
derived from the Church Greek word katekhizein