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 90: Christ Descended into Hell (2025)

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Day 89: Jesus Christ Was Buried (2025)

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Day 88: Christ’s Definitive Sacrifice

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Day 87: Christ’s Life as Offering (2025)

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28 Mar 2025

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Day 86: God’s Plan of Salvation (2025)

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Day 85: The Trial of Christ (2025)

In this reading, we learn that all sinners are the authors of Christ’s Passion. We do not ... more

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Day 84: The Claim of Savior (2025)

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Day 83: Jesus and the Temple (2025)

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Day 82: Jesus and the Law (2025)

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23 Mar 2025

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Day 81: Christ’s Paschal Mystery (2025)

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22 Mar 2025

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Day 80: Summary of the Mysteries of Christ’s Life (2025)

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Day 79: Jesus’ Transfiguration and Messianic Acts (2025)

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20 Mar 2025

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Day 78: Signs of the Kingdom (2025)

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Day 77: The Kingdom of God (2025)

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Day 76: Jesus’ Baptism and Temptation (2025)

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Day 75: Jesus’ Infancy and Hidden Life (2025)

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16 Mar 2025

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Day 74: The Christmas Mystery (2025)

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Day 73: Christ’s Life Is Mystery (2025)

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Day 72: Mary’s Motherhood (2025)

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13 Mar 2025

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Day 71: Mary’s Virginity (2025)

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12 Mar 2025

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Day 70: The Immaculate Conception (2025)

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11 Mar 2025

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Day 69: Born of the Virgin Mary (2025)

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Day 68: The Mystery of the Incarnation (2025)

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Day 67: The Humanity and Divinity of Christ (2025)

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Day 66: True God and True Man (2025)

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Day 65: Why the Word Became Flesh (2025)

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Day 64: The Lord (2025)

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Day 63: The Only Son of God (2025)

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Day 62: The Christ (2025)

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