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 11, 2024 • 19min
Day 11: Sources of Divine Revelation (2024)
The podcast discusses the importance of both Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition in divine revelation, clarifies the difference between Apostolic Tradition and ecclesial traditions, and emphasizes the need to trust in the authority of the Pope and bishops. It also explores the evolution of traditions using the example of the Rosary and highlights the role of the Magisterium in interpreting the Word of God.
Jan 10, 2024 • 17min
Day 10: The Apostolic Tradition (2024)
Discussion on how divine revelation is transmitted through apostolic tradition and preaching, emphasis on the significance of both Scripture and tradition in understanding Catholicism, exploration of apostolic tradition and its connection to divine revelation and apostolic succession, and encouragement to embrace the responsibility of tradition in passing on the full truth revealed by Jesus Christ.
Jan 9, 2024 • 18min
Day 9: The Fullness of Revelation (2024)
This podcast explores the stages of God's revelation throughout history, emphasizing Jesus Christ as the mediator and fullness of all revelation. It also discusses the role of Christian faith in understanding the significance of revelation over time and the importance of fixing one's eyes upon Christ. Additionally, the podcast delves into the concept of private revelations in Catholicism, exploring their limitations and potential benefits to the faithful.
7 snips
Jan 8, 2024 • 17min
Day 8: God Forms His People (2024)
God's gradual revelation, formation of Israel, liberation from slavery, prophets as saints, hope for salvation, recognizing holy women's strength, gratitude for God's presence
6 snips
Jan 7, 2024 • 17min
Day 7: God Reveals Himself (2024)
Exploring God's revelation and how He reveals Himself to humanity. Discussing the covenant with Noah and its significance in God's plan for salvation. Emphasizing the importance of divine revelation for knowing and loving God. Delving into God's continuous pursuit of humanity and the promise of salvation.
9 snips
Jan 6, 2024 • 19min
Day 6: Knowing God With Certainty (2024)
Discover how we can know God with certainty using our senses, conscience, and reason. Living in communion with our Creator frees us, even with limited comprehension. Share our faith with non-believers. Explore the nature of human beings and the importance of communion with God for happiness. Learn how joy comes from being united with His will. Understand the compatibility of faith and science. Language limitations and scripture help us speak about God.
7 snips
Jan 5, 2024 • 14min
Day 5: How We Know God (2024)
In this episode, Fr. Mike explores the limitations of human reason in knowing God and the challenges of self-surrender. He discusses the role of divine revelation and the inadequacy of human language to describe God. The episode also delves into the impact of senses and imagination on understanding God. Overall, it highlights the infinite gap between Creator and created.
6 snips
Jan 4, 2024 • 19min
Day 4: Our Capacity for God (2024)
Explore topics such as our innate desire for God, the role of faith as our response to God's love, the search for God and ways to know Him, the concept of contingency and its implications for the existence of God, and the human longing for truth, beauty, freedom, and happiness as evidence of a higher power.
Jan 3, 2024 • 48min
Day 3: What We Believe (Part 1 Introduction with Jeff Cavins) (2024)
Part 1 of the Catechism—the first pillar—is the longest part of the four parts of the Catechism, and arguably the most foundational. Fr. Mike sits down with Jeff Cavins to discuss the big picture behind this important pillar and prepare us for the journey ahead.
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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.
Jan 2, 2024 • 16min
Day 2: How the Catechism Works (2024)
This podcast discusses the purpose, structure, and practical use of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. It explores the significance of numbers and font size, the origins of the Roman Catechism, and provides insights into the aim and readership of the Catechism. It also emphasizes that the goal of studying doctrine is to cultivate love for God, not just acquire knowledge.
