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
Jul 24, 2024 • 19min
Day 206: Healing the Sick (2024)
Exploring the miraculous healing acts of Jesus, anointing of the sick in the Church, redemptive suffering, and the role of suffering in spiritual growth. The podcast discusses Christ's teachings on healing, compassion, and the sacrament of anointing of the sick.
Jul 23, 2024 • 22min
Day 205: Christ the Physician (2024)
Sickness and suffering bring us face-to-face with our fragility and limitations. While they might cause some to lose hope and become bitter, we can also endure them in such a way as to grow in maturity and trust in God. Jesus not only heals the sick in the Gospels but also plunges into suffering’s depths. In this redemptive work, we know Jesus as the physician of soul and body. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1499-1505.
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.
Jul 22, 2024 • 13min
Day 204: Summary of Sacrament of Reconciliation (2024)
In today’s nugget day, Fr. Mike reviews the major themes of the sacrament of Reconciliation. Fr. Mike emphasizes the six spiritual effects of this sacrament and reminds us of the great gift of Confession because, as the Catechism states, “to the eyes of faith, no evil is graver than sin.” We conclude today’s article with humble gratitude for God’s unfathomable mercy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1485-1498.
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.
Jul 21, 2024 • 24min
Day 203: The Purpose of Indulgences (2024)
Exploring the purpose of indulgences, the Communion of Saints, and liturgical aspects of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Insights on mystical unity, Church's Treasury, and significance of acquiring indulgences. Discussion on confession process, communal celebrations, and role of diocesan bishop in absolution.
Jul 20, 2024 • 25min
Day 202: How Confession Heals (2024)
Exploring the transformative effects of confession in restoring individuals to God's grace, understanding the concept of indulgences, and discussing the eternal and temporal consequences of sin. Fr. Mike highlights the importance of confession in achieving reconciliation with God and the church.
Jul 19, 2024 • 16min
Day 201: The Confessor’s Role (2024)
Exploring the priest's role as a minister of reconciliation, emphasizing servant leadership in facilitating confession. Clarifying the purpose of excommunication and the sacramental seal. Fr. Mike encourages gentle, loving, and truthful confessors.
Jul 18, 2024 • 24min
Day 200: The Confession of Sins (2024)
Explore the importance of confessing sins in the sacrament of Reconciliation and the difference between absolution, penance, and satisfaction. Learn why confession allows God to heal our wounds and how it is essential for spiritual growth and reconciliation. Delve into making amends for sins, the significance of contrition, and the necessity of confessing all mortal sins for complete forgiveness.
Jul 17, 2024 • 27min
Day 199: The Sacrament of Forgiveness (2024)
Fr. Mike delves into the sacrament of Reconciliation, discussing its origins and structure. He emphasizes the importance of contrition and the essential elements that have remained constant. Exploring perfect and imperfect contrition, he highlights the significance of understanding these differences in seeking forgiveness.
Jul 16, 2024 • 16min
Day 198: Reconciliation with God (2024)
Exploring sin, forgiveness, and reconciliation through the sacrament of Penance. Emphasizing sin as an offense against God and the Church. Importance of God's forgiveness through apostles. Reconciliation with God and the Church highlighted. Adult themes in the Catechism discussed.
Jul 15, 2024 • 19min
Day 197: Forms of Penance (2024)
Exploring different forms of penance in the sacrament of Reconciliation. Emphasizing the importance of personal cross and accepting daily suffering. Catechism readings 1434-1439 covered.
