catechumenate
noun/ˌkætɪˈkjuːməneɪt/ · /ˌkætɪˈkjuːmənət/
Etymology From catechumen + -ate.
1
Christianity The state or condition of a catechumen, or the time during which one is a catechumen.
2
Christianity A group or body of catechumens
3
Christianity The building where catechumenates gather.