What does it mean to be catechized?

This past weekend, I was helping to lead a Concerning the Baptized institute, which was cosponsored by the North American Forum on the Catechumenate and the Diocese of Monterey. As described on the Forum Web site, the institute explores the “suitable paths to Eucharist for both baptized-catechized adults and baptized-uncatechized adults.”

While I was there, I took the opportunity to ask some of the participants what they think it means to be catechized. Some of the folks on the video are brand new to initiation ministry, and some are long-time veterans. All of them are good-hearted folks who are making a big contribution of time and effort to minister in their parishes. After looking at the video (about a minute and a half long), hit the comment link and add your own definition of “catechized.”

“What does it mean to be catechized?”