The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Catechist \Cat"e*chist\ (k[a^]t"[-e]*k[i^]st), n. [L. catechista, fr. Gr.] One who instructs by question and answer, especially in religions matters. [1913 Webster] CatechisticWordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
catechist n 1: one who instructs catechumens in preparation for baptism (especially one using a catechism)