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
Jan 31, 2024 • 13min
Day 31: The Meaning of Faith (2024)
Exploring the implications of faith in one God, including knowing God's greatness, living in thanksgiving, recognizing human dignity, making good use of creation, and trusting God in every circumstance. Reflecting on the awe-inspiring mystery of God, gratitude, human dignity, and the importance of trusting God in all circumstances.
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Jan 30, 2024 • 18min
Day 30: God Is Who Is (2024)
Today's Catechism readings discuss the eternal nature of God and our call to embody truth and love. The podcast explores God's existence, truth, and love, emphasizing His abundance of steadfast love and faithfulness. It also delves into the nature of God as an eternal exchange of love and our role in sharing in that exchange. Lastly, it explores the concept of God as a Trinity and our call to love through prayer, grace, and community.
9 snips
Jan 29, 2024 • 16min
Day 29: Knowing the Name of God (2024)
Exploring the importance of knowing God's name and how it reveals his nature; God's name is a mysterious expression of his love and closeness to us; The significance of not pronouncing God's name out of respect; Understanding the awe-inspiring nature of God and his love for humanity
Jan 28, 2024 • 15min
Day 28: The Nature of God (2024)
Fr. Mike Schmitz discusses the nature of God, emphasizing that God is a single 'what' made up of three 'who's.' Despite the mystery, God has revealed himself and made his name known to us. The episode explores the significance of prayer in forging a deeper relationship with God and the belief in the Holy Trinity. It also delves into the incomprehensible relationship between the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and how God has made himself accessible and known to us through divine names.
Jan 27, 2024 • 11min
Day 27: The Gift of the Creed (2024)
The podcast discusses the importance of creeds in the Catholic faith, emphasizing their role in deepening and maintaining the faith, uniting believers, and serving as spiritual seals and guardians. It explores the significance of understanding the identity of Jesus Christ and God's nature. The episode concludes with prayer and a preview of future topics in the study of the catechism.
Jan 26, 2024 • 19min
Day 26: Communion of Believers (2024)
The podcast discusses the significance of the Apostles' Creed and the Nicene Creed as symbols of recognition and communion among believers. It explores the importance of creeds in Christianity, emphasizing prayer and God's grace in understanding and living out the creed. The Nicene Creed is highlighted for summarizing the key aspects of Jesus Christ's life and the teachings of Christianity, including the Holy Spirit, the Church, forgiveness of sins, and the hope of eternal life. The podcast also introduces creeds as a tool to communicate essential elements of faith, emphasizing the importance of a shared language and symbol of faith. Additionally, it discusses the reality of Christian persecution and the division of the creed into three parts.
Jan 25, 2024 • 12min
Day 25: Summary of Faith (2024)
In this episode, Fr. Mike teaches us to pray to be good students of the entire truth of the Faith. He emphasizes the importance of trusting in God's revelation and the communal nature of our faith. We are encouraged to continue grappling with our faith as we navigate our spiritual journey.
Jan 24, 2024 • 16min
Day 24: Unity of Faith (2024)
Learn about the unity of faith and apostolic succession in the Church. Trust in the Church as the guardian of truth. Emphasizing the distinction between belief in formulas and belief in the realities expressed by those formulas. Delve into apostolic succession and the ongoing struggle for unity within the Church. Explore the importance of standing for truth and fighting for unity with examples from early Christianity.
Jan 23, 2024 • 16min
Day 23: We Believe (2024)
This podcast explores the communal aspect of faith and how it is lived out and passed down within the Christian community. It emphasizes that faith is the beginning of eternal life, allowing us to experience heaven now. The challenges faced by faith, such as darkness and testing, are discussed. The role of the church in nurturing and sustaining faith is also highlighted, as well as the interdependence between personal faith and the Christian community.
Jan 22, 2024 • 17min
Day 22: Wrestling with Faith (2024)
Fr. Mike reflects on the motives of credibility for believing in God. He clarifies the difference between doubting the Faith and struggling with it. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 156-162.
