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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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Peace is not simply an absence of war. Fr. Mike breaks down the Catechism’s teachings about peace as the "work of justice and the effect of charity.” We learn that to cultivate true peace, we must do more than avoid anger, hatred, and harm to our nei... more

The Catechism looks at matters relating to scientific research, bodily integrity, and the dead with the lens of the dignity of the human person. Fr. Mike helps us navigate the Catechism’s teachings by acknowledging science and technology as a good wh... more

Our health is a gift from God, and so we have a responsibility to care for it. Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of caring for our health while also explaining that we cannot idolize our health and bodies as an absolute good. If we do idolize healt... more

We have seen how harming ourselves or others physically is a violation of the fifth commandment, but how can causing harm to another’s virtue or integrity violate this commandment? Fr. Mike unpacks what scandal is and exactly how it is a violation of... more

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Recent Guests

Jeff Cavins
A prominent Catholic author and speaker, known for his work in religious education.
Ascension
Episode: BONUS: Why Scripture and Tradition? (with Jeff Cavins)
Sister Miriam James Heidland
Member of the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity; engaged in healing retreats and spiritual guidance
Episode: Day 328: How We Pray (Part 4 Intro w/ Sr. Miriam James Heidland) (2024)
Dr. Mary Healy
Professor of Sacred Scripture and author, known for her work on theology and scriptural interpretation
Sacred Heart Seminary
Episode: Day 230: How We Live (Part 3 Introduction with Dr. Mary Healy) (2024)
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
Host of The Catechism in a Year, providing insights and explanations from the Catechism of the Catholic Church for a deeper understanding of Catholic teachings.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 21.9k ratings
  • Dr Paulina Ajavon

    The best Catholic Bible Study In the whole wide World. This is the 3rd Tine I am reading and studying the entire bible. I will do this again and again.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wanabang
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Foundation

    The Catechism in a Year has helped me better understand the foundation of my faith.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    SteelerFan2013
    United Statesa month ago
  • Amazing

    I want to study this from the beginning in January. Really enjoying dipping in and out of the episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    yehgitz
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Great!

    Sometimes hard to hear but always good to hear. This podcast is helping a cradle Catholic more fully understand her faith.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dialles
    United Statesa month ago
  • Wonderful resource for a Catholic returning to the faith

    Fr. Mike makes the often daunting theology of the Catechism accessible without losing its substance. The series is very accessible, even if you have little or no background in the concepts described therein. And his joy in talking about God shines through constantly. Praise God for giving us a teacher like Fr. Mike.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JohnJMcGlynn
    United Statesa month ago

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The podcast is often described as spiritually uplifting, providing comfort and a deeper connection to God and the Church's teachings.
Many find the structured approach to the Catechism enlightening and transformative for their understanding of faith.
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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.
Day 118: The Church and Non-Christians (2024)
Q: What is the meaning of 'outside the Church, there is no salvation'?
It signifies that all salvation comes from Christ through the Church, but it does not apply to those ignorant of the Gospel through no fault of their own.
Day 118: The Church and Non-Christians (2024)
Q: What's the relationship that the Church has with other religions?
The Church recognizes its relationship with Jewish people, Muslims, and other non-Christian faiths, affirming the goodness and truth found within each.
Day 159: When the Liturgy Is Celebrated (2024)
Q: When is the liturgy celebrated?
The liturgy is celebrated today, particularly emphasizing the importance of the present moment.

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The podcast provides an insightful and structured journey through the entire Catechism of the Catholic Church over the course of a year. Each episode, lasting between 15 to 20 minutes, includes guided prayers, readings from the Catechism, and thorough explanations by the host, aiming to make complex theological concepts accessible. The unique reading plan, inspired by a color-coded approach, facilitates understanding the connections between various doctrines of the Catholic faith. The series emphasizes the importance of community, human dignity, charity, and personal responsibility while engaging listeners with relatable content that resonates deeply with their spiritual lives. Through a mix of personal reflection and theological teaching, ... more

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