The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Ascension
In Ascension’s The Catechism in a Year podcast, Fr. Mike Schmitz guides you through the entire Catechism of the Catholic Church in 365 episodes, providing explanation, insight, and encouragement along the way.
Unlike any other Catechism podcast, The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) podcast follows a reading plan inspired by Ascension’s Foundations of Faith approach, a color-coded approach that reveals the structure of the Catechism, making it easier to read and understand. With this podcast, you’ll finally understand what it means to be Catholic and how the beliefs of the Catholic Faith come together.
Listen and…
Read the ENTIRE Catechism of the Catholic Church in 365 days
Understand the essentials of the Catholic Faith and why they matter
Understand how Church teaching is rooted in Sacred Scripture
Absorb over 2,000 years of Sacred Tradition
Encounter God’s plan of sheer goodness for your life
Each 15-20 minute episode includes:
A guided prayer to help you enter into each episode
A reading from the Catechism of the Catholic Church
An explanation from Fr. Mike Schmitz about the reading
The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.
Unlike any other Catechism podcast, The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) podcast follows a reading plan inspired by Ascension’s Foundations of Faith approach, a color-coded approach that reveals the structure of the Catechism, making it easier to read and understand. With this podcast, you’ll finally understand what it means to be Catholic and how the beliefs of the Catholic Faith come together.
Listen and…
Read the ENTIRE Catechism of the Catholic Church in 365 days
Understand the essentials of the Catholic Faith and why they matter
Understand how Church teaching is rooted in Sacred Scripture
Absorb over 2,000 years of Sacred Tradition
Encounter God’s plan of sheer goodness for your life
Each 15-20 minute episode includes:
A guided prayer to help you enter into each episode
A reading from the Catechism of the Catholic Church
An explanation from Fr. Mike Schmitz about the reading
The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Apr 19, 2024 • 19min
Day 110: The People of God (2024)
Exploring the concept of the Church as the people of God, emphasizing diverse members acquired through baptism, roles, responsibilities, and communal faith. Highlighting the duty to serve the less fortunate and vulnerable while embodying royal dignity through acts of service and faith. Emphasizing love, service, shared roles of priest, prophet, and king in fulfilling the mission of being salt and light in the world. Delving into the obligations and destiny of the anointed, roles of priest, prophet, and king within the framework of service and missions.
Apr 18, 2024 • 17min
Day 109: Mystery of Union With God (2024)
Exploring the love for the Church as essential, sacraments as instruments of grace, and the unity and love in the Church as God's plan for humanity. The podcast delves into the nuptial union of Christ and the Church, emphasizing the importance of holiness and Mary as a model of love. The profound impact of sacraments on salvation and the role of the Church as a conduit of God's love are also discussed.
Apr 17, 2024 • 19min
Day 108: Revealed by the Holy Spirit (2024)
Exploring the dual nature of the Church as visible and spiritual, sustained by the Holy Spirit. Discussing the mission to establish God's Kingdom through charity and humility. Reflecting on the paradox of the Church as human and Divine. Emphasizing the importance of recognizing and utilizing gifts from the Holy Spirit to strengthen the Church.
Apr 16, 2024 • 20min
Day 107: Origin of the Church (2024)
Exploring the divine origins and mission of the Church, The Church as God's Family and the Covenant, The Church as the Reign of Christ and the Role of the Apostles, The Birth of the Church through Christ's Sacrifice
Apr 15, 2024 • 17min
Day 106: Symbols of the Church (2024)
Explore various symbols of the Church like a sheepfold and cultivated field. Reflect on the need for constant reform and loving the Church. Emphasize the importance of examining one's heart and avoiding hostility or indifference towards the Church.
Apr 14, 2024 • 17min
Day 105: Christ’s Church and its Mission (2024)
Exploring the Church's connection to Christ and the Holy Spirit, Fr. Mike discusses the Church's holiness, catholicity, unity, and apostolic nature. Members uniquely belong to the Lord, and the word 'church' holds multiple meanings. The Church draws life from Christ's body, becoming His body on earth.
Apr 13, 2024 • 17min
Day 104: The Holy Spirit and the Church (2024)
Exploring the role of the Holy Spirit in the Church, detailing how it completes the mission of Christ. The joint mission of the Holy Spirit and the Church in bringing believers into communion with God. The Holy Spirit's role in preparing individuals for Christ and making the mystery of Christ present in the Eucharist. Christ bestowing the Spirit upon individuals for various functions within the Church, emphasizing privilege and responsibilities.
Apr 12, 2024 • 15min
Day 103: The Power of Pentecost (2024)
Exploring the transformative effects of Pentecost, the podcast delves into the revelation of the Holy Spirit, the Trinity, and the Kingdom. It highlights how the Spirit heals our nature, empowers us with gifts, and enables us to love as God loves. The episode emphasizes the significance of living as witnesses fueled by God's love and the Holy Spirit.
Apr 11, 2024 • 17min
Day 102: The Holy Spirit’s Mission
The working of the Holy Spirit in and through Mary and the Son is a pivotal part of God's plan of salvation. The Catechism today reveals to us how the Holy Spirit prepared Mary to fulfill the Father's plan and manifest the Son to humanity. We also learn how the Holy Spirit and the Son work together in a joint mission. Finally, Fr. Mike highlights how Mary's humility is essential to her role as the "masterwork of the mission of the Son and the Spirit in the fullness of time." Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 721-730.
This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.
For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy
Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.
Apr 10, 2024 • 17min
Day 101: Expecting the Messiah (2024)
Fr. Mike continues to explore the joint mission of the Word and Spirit in the Old and New Testaments. Together, we unpack how the Holy Spirit has been moving the prophets, particularly the prophet Isaiah. We learn how the characteristics of the Messiah are revealed, above all, in the “Servant Songs.” We also examine the Holy Spirit’s role in John the Baptist recognizing Christ as Messiah, even from within the womb. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 711-720.
This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.
For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy
Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.
