The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 1: To Know and Love God (2026)
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Jan 1, 2026 Join an enlightening journey that begins with profound questions about our existence and connection to God. Discover the beauty of creation and the Church's mission to foster communion among believers. Explore the role of catechesis in nurturing faith at all ages, and learn how to effectively share your beliefs through living, liturgy, and prayer. Fr. Mike discusses the necessity of a modern catechism to address today's spiritual needs, urging listeners to know God, be transformed, and pass on their faith.
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Creation As Invitation To Share God's Life
- God created humans to share in his own blessed life and draws close to invite us to know and love him.
- This invitation culminates in Christ, who makes us adopted children and heirs through the Holy Spirit.
Apostolic Mission Is Ongoing
- Christ commissioned the apostles to proclaim the gospel so the call to salvation could reach all nations.
- The apostles' mission continues as their successors and all the faithful hand on the faith generation to generation.
Actively Hand On The Faith
- Hand on the faith by professing it, living it in community, and celebrating it in liturgy and prayer.
- Embrace your role: every disciple, not just clergy, is called to pass on the gospel.
