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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Sep 4, 2023 • 22min
Day 247: The Weight of Sin
Exploring the gravity of sin, distinguishing between mortal and venial sins, and emphasizing God's limitless forgiveness and the importance of seeking forgiveness through Confession.
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Sep 3, 2023 • 25min
Day 246: Mercy and the Mystery of Sin
The podcast discusses the connection between sin and mercy, highlighting the importance of admitting faults and seeking forgiveness. It explores the example of Jacob and Esau to emphasize prioritizing God and loving others. The concept of sin and its manifestations are explored, with a focus on obedience to overcome sin. The episode also delves into the sins listed by Jesus and the necessity of applying them in daily life.
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Sep 2, 2023 • 19min
Day 245: Gifts and Fruits of the Holy Spirit
Father Mike Schmitz discusses the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit, how they enhance virtues, guide individuals towards the Lord, and help us live a full Christian life. He explains the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit and how to cultivate the fruits of the Spirit in our lives.
Sep 1, 2023 • 22min
Day 244: The Virtue of Charity
Explore the importance and characteristics of charity as the fulfillment of Jesus' commandment to love one another. Learn how love should be expressed through action, including loving one's neighbor and even enemies. Discover the significance of approaching God with love and mercy, rather than fear or self-interest. Understand the connection between charity and our relationship with God, emphasizing the importance of both what we do and how we do it.
Aug 31, 2023 • 14min
Day 243: The Virtue of Hope
Exploring the importance of hope and trust in Christ's promises for the desire of eternal life. Understanding the theological virtue of hope and how it protects us from discouragement. Examining the role of hope in sustaining us during difficult times and leading us to eternal happiness. Exploring the power of hope in times of abandonment and adversity.
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Aug 30, 2023 • 18min
Day 242: The Virtue of Faith
In this podcast, Fr. Mike Schmitz explores the virtue of Faith, its meaning, and purpose. He emphasizes that Faith is rooted in trust in God and should be lived out with Hope and Love. The chapter also discusses Job's journey of finding answers and deepening his faith, as well as the relationship between faith, reason, and works. Finally, the importance of openly professing and spreading one's faith is highlighted.
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Aug 29, 2023 • 22min
Day 241: The Cardinal Virtues
Exploring the cardinal virtues of prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance, this podcast emphasizes their importance in leading a morally good life. The hosts discuss the power of virtues in guiding actions and emotions, and how they contribute to freedom and joy. They also examine the ordering of virtues, the acquisition of moral virtues, and the significance of fortitude and temperance in maintaining virtues.
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Aug 28, 2023 • 13min
Day 240: Erroneous Judgment of Conscience
The podcast explores the concept of erroneous judgment of conscience, the importance of correcting errors in moral conscience, factors leading to erroneous judgment, following passions as enslavement, the power of virtue and a formed conscience for freedom and joy.
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Aug 27, 2023 • 22min
Day 239: The Formation of Conscience
The podcast explores the formation of conscience and the importance of a well-formed intellect. It emphasizes ongoing education and aligning actions with beliefs. It discusses the challenges of moral decision-making, the golden rule, and the importance of never doing evil. The speaker also highlights the need to rely on the Holy Spirit and grow in spiritual gifts.
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Aug 26, 2023 • 19min
Day 238: Our Moral Conscience
Fr. Mike discusses the moral conscience and its guidance in making choices of love and goodness, emphasizing the difference between conscience and passions. The podcast explores the concept of conscience as a judgment of reason and its significance in recognizing the moral quality of actions. The impact of living in a distracted culture and the importance of self-awareness and conscience in navigating moral principles and decision-making are explored. The chapter also discusses how to distinguish between goods and make sound judgments, the importance of acting according to conscience, and potential pitfalls of one's conscience.
