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The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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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 approa... more

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We can learn a lot about the nature of God from his Divine Name revealed in Scripture. When God said to Moses, “I am who I am,” this was a revelation of a name as well as a refusal of a name. Fr. Mike explains how this mystery reveals truths about Go... more

In this episode, we discuss the nature of God, “who” God is, beginning with God the Father. Our reading explains how the Creed begins with God the Father because he is the first Divine Person of the most Holy Trinity. God is one Divine Being made up ... more

The Catechism we are reading follows the structure of the Apostles’ Creed with frequent references to the Nicene Creed for further details and explanations. Together, these Creeds aid us in articulating the beliefs we share with all members of the Ca... more

Today we further realize the sense of the word “credo,” meaning “I believe.” As we read the Apostles’ Creed and the Nicene Creed, we discover the differences between the two and come to understand how the Nicene Creed, which came centuries later, exp... more

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Recent Guests

Sister Miriam James Heidland
Member of the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity, involved in healing retreats and working with priests and religious sisters.
Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity
Episode: Day 328: How We Pray (Part 4 Intro w/ Sr. Miriam James Heidland) (2025)
Dr. Mary Healy
A prominent theologian known for her insights in Catholic teaching
Episode: Day 231: Our Calling (2025)
Jeff Cavins
Expert in Catholic education and co-host on related faith projects
Episode: Day 3: What We Believe (Part 1 Introduction with Jeff Cavins) (2025)
Bishop Andrew Cozzens
Bishop of the Diocese of Crookston, Minnesota
Diocese of Crookston
Episode: Day 144: How We Worship (Part 2 Introduction with Bishop Andrew Cozzens) (2024)

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Fr. Mike Schmitz
Fr. Mike Schmitz is the host who provides guidance through the Catechism of the Catholic Church, offering insights and reflections to enhance understanding of Catholic teachings.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 22.3k ratings
  • Going on my 3rd

    Every time I hit play, there’s a new thing that jumps at me. And this is my third! How could that be?

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    Blessed be God!
    United Statesa month ago
  • Amazing Wisdom

    I wish I had this teaching in my youth. The Catechism helps us understand what God has known since creation. Amazing book, amazing church, second only to the Holy Bible.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Globalhab7
    United States2 months ago
  • changed me i am grateful forever. this is the 2nd time I am doing it and now it is witj friends

    Audible
    5
    Mims
    United States3 months ago
  • Common W Fr. Mike Schmitz

    Helps me sleep at night and very informative. God bless us all, I love Jesus Christ the alpha and the omega!! The beginning and the end! Ave Christus Rex!! ✝️✝️✝️✝️

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    5
    pubgsssuckss
    Philippines3 months ago
  • Thank you Father

    Don’t apologize for reviewing and revealing each paragraph in your words after reading God’s words. It really helps me to hear it again and hear your interpretation. God bless you and I am praying for you daily.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Slider1947
    United States3 months ago

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Day 3: What We Believe (Part 1 Introduction with Jeff Cavins) (2026)
Q: How should one approach reading the Catechism?
Readers should be patient and eager, allowing themselves to absorb the teachings over time without expecting to grasp everything on the first attempt.
Day 3: What We Believe (Part 1 Introduction with Jeff Cavins) (2026)
Q: What is the significance of the first pillar of the Catechism?
The first pillar introduces what Catholics believe, emphasizing the Creed as foundational to understanding faith, which is a relationship, not just a collection of facts.
Day 349: Temptation, Trust, and Prayer (2025)
Q: Why do we complain about not being heard?
We often complain because we fail to recognize that our priorities and desires may not align with God's will; we view God more as a tool to fulfill our desires rather than a loving Father.
Day 144: How We Worship (Part 2 Introduction with Bishop Andrew Cozzens) (2025)
Q: What does it mean to say that the liturgy and the sacraments are the prayer of Jesus?
The liturgy is Jesus' own self-gift, His perfect worship, inviting us to participate in that prayer.
Day 89: Jesus Christ Was Buried (2025)
Q: What does it mean to say that Jesus died?
Jesus' death involved a true separation of body and soul but was unique because of His divine nature where He retained both.

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This series provides a thoughtful and structured exploration of the Catechism of the Catholic Church over the course of a year, making it accessible and relatable for listeners. Each episode consists of a guided prayer, a specific reading from the Catechism, and insightful commentary from Fr. Mike Schmitz, which helps listeners understand the complexities of Catholic doctrine and how these teachings connect to Sacred Scripture and over 2,000 years of tradition. This unique approach allows for spiritual growth by engaging with the material on a profound level, offering both newcomers and seasoned Catholics valuable insights into their faith.

Listeners can expect to reflect deeply on foundational concepts of Catholicism, including prayer, th... more

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