catechism vs catechize

catechism is a noun but catechize is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
catechism	Yes	No	No	No
catechize	No	No	Yes	No

catechism (noun)	catechize (noun)
an elementary book summarizing the principles of a Christian religion; written as questions and answers
a series of questions put to an individual (such as a political candidate) to elicit their views

catechism (verb)	catechize (verb)
	examine through questioning and answering
	give religious instructions to