The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 60: God Sends His Only Son (2026)
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Mar 1, 2026 A reflection on God sending his only Son and the overflowing grace that follows. Discussion of Christianity as a historical faith and the verifiable claims about Jesus. Exploration of catechesis: its purpose, centrality of Christ, and qualities needed to teach the faith. A call to know, live, and joyfully proclaim Jesus so others may come to belief.
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Christianity Anchored In Real History
- Christianity is a historical faith rooted in specific events and places.
- Fr. Mike cites Jesus of Nazareth born in Bethlehem under Herod and Tiberius to emphasize verifiable, time-bound claims.
Proclaim Jesus To Transmit The Faith
- Proclaim Jesus Christ as the core of transmitting the Christian faith.
- Fr. Mike highlights the early disciples' urgency: "we cannot but speak of what we have seen and heard."
Be Known By Christ Before You Teach
- If you're called to teach, first seek a living relationship with Christ.
- Fr. Mike quotes Catechesi Tradendae: teachers must gain Christ even at the loss of all things to truly know his resurrection power.