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
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Nov 5, 2023 • 27min
Day 309: Faithful and Fruitful Marriage
This podcast discusses the innate language of marital love and the marital act of sexual intimacy. It explores the concepts of faithfulness, fertility, and the sacrament of matrimony, emphasizing the importance of praying for the Holy Spirit in relationships. The role of spouses in transmitting life and responsible parenthood is also discussed, along with the significance of fidelity in marriage and its reflection of commitment. The podcast explores the topic of marriage, contraception, and the goal of procreation, addressing concerns about having children and suggesting natural family planning as an alternative.
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Nov 4, 2023 • 33min
Day 308: Same-Sex Attraction
Fr. Mike discusses the Church's teachings on sexuality, emphasizing God's intended purpose for sex. He explores the concepts of chastity, homosexuality, and same-sex attraction. The episode also delves into the nature and purpose of the sexual act, the Catholic Church's perspective on sexuality and homosexuality, and the importance of surrendering life's challenges to Jesus for spiritual growth.
Nov 3, 2023 • 25min
Day 307: Offenses Against Chastity
What is the purpose of our sexuality according to God? The podcast explores offenses against chastity, such as lust, pornography, and prostitution, and emphasizes the harm they cause to human dignity. It also delves into the connection between offenses and disordered desires, and discusses the moral responsibility and culpability of sinful habits.
Nov 2, 2023 • 22min
Day 306: Gift of Self
This podcast delves into the importance of self-mastery and challenges of maintaining purity in today's culture. It explores the concept of chastity and its role in forming relationships. The episode also discusses the misconceptions around celibacy and its true meaning as a call to give oneself to the church and ministry.
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Nov 1, 2023 • 25min
Day 305: The Call to Chastity
Chastity, self-mastery, and peace are explored in this podcast. The hosts emphasize the importance of integrating sexuality within the person and seeing others as persons to be loved. Living a shadow mission and transforming the ethos are discussed, along with the significance of governing passions and following God's commandments. Chastity is portrayed as both a moral virtue and a gift from God.
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Oct 31, 2023 • 18min
Day 304: Male and Female
This podcast explores the significance of male and female in relation to human sexuality and the complementarity between men and women. It delves into the concepts of sexual identity and the unique characteristics of each gender, emphasizing equality and personal dignity. The chapter also discusses the purpose of the human person and the importance of understanding and appreciating the differences and complementarity between men and women.
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Oct 30, 2023 • 14min
Day 303: Summary of the Fifth Commandment
Topics discussed in this podcast include the Church's teachings on the value of human life, the concept of legitimate defense by military force, Just War Theory, criteria for justified military force, the importance of serving one's country honorably, seeking healing through sacramental confession, ethical considerations surrounding warfare, and the responsibility of bearing arms and serving the community.
Oct 29, 2023 • 18min
Day 302: War
This podcast episode explores the Just War Theory and its origins in the context of Christians as a minority in the Roman Empire. It discusses the moral implications of war, conditions for legitimate defense, and the importance of healing and serving the country. The speaker emphasizes the need to follow moral laws during armed conflict and the difference between fighting against and hating your neighbor in war.
Oct 28, 2023 • 18min
Day 301: Peace
Father Mike Schmitz discusses the concept of peace as the work of justice and the effect of charity, emphasizing the importance of becoming peacemakers. The podcast explores the definition and morality of anger, the difference between seeking justice and seeking revenge, and the pursuit of peace as a promotion of justice, love, and respect for human dignity. It also highlights the challenges of being a peacemaker and the need for divine grace in striving for peace.
Oct 27, 2023 • 25min
Day 300: Science, Bodily Integrity, and the Dead
Fr. Mike, a Catholic priest, discusses scientific research, bodily integrity, and the treatment of the dead in accordance with the dignity of the human person. Topics include ethical considerations in science, organ transplants, morality of torture, church's stance on compromise, and respecting the dead and permissibility of cremation.
