The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 10: The Apostolic Tradition (2026)
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Jan 10, 2026 Discover how the Gospel was shared both orally and in writing, with Scripture and Tradition serving as dual sources of Divine Revelation. Learn about the importance of apostolic succession and how the first apostles entrusted their teachings to bishops. Fr. Mike highlights participation in the faith as a call for all believers, not just leadership. He emphasizes that the Holy Spirit ensures the living presence of God's Word in the Church today, connecting past teachings to our modern faith journey.
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Twofold Transmission Of Revelation
- Divine revelation was handed on both orally and in writing by the apostles.
- Tradition (traditio) is the living transmission that preserved revelation alongside Scripture.
Apostolic Succession Preserves Authority
- The apostles left bishops as successors to preserve the living gospel in an unbroken line.
- Apostolic succession secures the Church's teaching authority until the end of time.
Entrust Teachings To Future Teachers
- Paul instructs Timothy to entrust teachings to faithful men who will teach others, implying generational handing on.
- This passage illustrates how oral tradition enabled multi-generational transmission of revelation.
