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

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 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.

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.

 

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Day 225: Total Fidelity in Marriage (2026)

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13 Aug 2026

20 MINS

20:13

13 Aug 2026


#1331

Day 224: The Grace of the Sacrament of Marriage (2026)

The grace of the Sacrament of Marriage provides husbands and wives the strength to love on... more

12 Aug 2026

21 MINS

21:19

12 Aug 2026


#1330

Day 223: Differences in Religion in Marriage (2026)

Can a Catholic marry a baptized non-Catholic or a non-baptized person? Fr. Mike breaks dow... more

11 Aug 2026

17 MINS

17:35

11 Aug 2026


#1329

Day 222: Matrimonial Consent (2026)

Matrimonial consent is an indispensable element of the Sacrament of Marriage. Fr. Mike exp... more

10 Aug 2026

22 MINS

22:45

10 Aug 2026


#1328

Day 221: The Celebration of Marriage (2026)

What does a Catholic wedding look like? Today, we dive into the liturgical celebration of ... more

09 Aug 2026

16 MINS

16:08

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#1327

Day 220: Marriage in the New Covenant (2026)

How is the meaning of marriage different in the New Covenant? The Catechism teaches us tod... more

08 Aug 2026

22 MINS

22:07

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#1326

Day 219: Marriage in God’s Plan (2026)

Together, with Fr. Mike, we begin the section on the sacrament of holy Matrimony. We unpac... more

07 Aug 2026

20 MINS

20:50

07 Aug 2026


#1325

Day 218: Summary of Holy Orders (2026)

Together, with Fr. Mike, we reach the conclusion and “nugget day” for the section on the s... more

06 Aug 2026

15 MINS

15:08

06 Aug 2026


#1324

Day 217: The Effects of Holy Orders (2026)

Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the effects of the sacrament of Holy Orders. Fr. Mike ... more

05 Aug 2026

18 MINS

18:27

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#1323

Day 216: Who Receives Holy Orders (2026)

We continue our examination of the sacrament of Holy Orders. Specifically, we explore exac... more

04 Aug 2026

24 MINS

24:49

04 Aug 2026


#1322

Day 215: Deacons and the Diaconate (2026)

Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the ordination of deacons and the diaconate. Fr. Mike ... more

03 Aug 2026

13 MINS

13:31

03 Aug 2026


#1321

Day 214: Priests and the Presbyterate (2026)

The Catechism moves on from bishops—the episcopacy—to priests in the presbyterate, who sha... more

02 Aug 2026

18 MINS

18:45

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