catechize vs catechism

catechize is not a noun while catechism is a noun.

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

catechize (noun)	catechism (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

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