Catechumen

A catechumen is someone who wants to learn more about being part of a certain religion, like Christianity. Just like when you're learning something new at school, being a catechumen means you're studying and practicing the beliefs and customs of a religion before you officially join it. It's like taking a test to make sure you really understand what the religion is all about before you become a member. People who want to become catechumens usually go to classes or have special mentors to help them learn and grow in their faith.