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 19: Summary of Sacred Scripture (2026)

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Day 18: The Unity of the Testaments (2026)

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18 Jan 2026

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Day 17: The Canon of Scripture (2026)

Fr. Mike explores the formation of the canon of Scripture. He emphasizes the importance of... more

17 Jan 2026

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Day 16: Senses of Scripture (2026)

Fr. Mike examines the two senses of Scripture: the literal sense and the spiritual sense. ... more

16 Jan 2026

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Day 15: Interpreting Scripture (2026)

How do Catholics interpret Scripture? Fr. Mike breaks down the three basic principles for ... more

15 Jan 2026

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Day 14: The Eternal Word of God (2026)

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14 Jan 2026

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Day 13: The Single Deposit of Faith (2026)

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13 Jan 2026

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Day 12: Receiving Dogmas (2026)

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12 Jan 2026

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Day 11: Sources of Divine Revelation (2026)

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11 Jan 2026

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Day 10: The Apostolic Tradition (2026)

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Day 9: The Fullness of Revelation (2026)

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09 Jan 2026

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Day 8: God Forms His People (2026)

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08 Jan 2026

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Day 7: God Reveals Himself (2026)

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Day 5: How We Know God (2026)

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Day 4: Our Capacity for God (2026)

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04 Jan 2026

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Day 3: What We Believe (Part 1 Introduction with Jeff Cavins) (2026)

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03 Jan 2026

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Day 2: How the Catechism Works (2026)

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02 Jan 2026

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Day 1: To Know and Love God (2026)

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BONUS: How Do We Trust in Church Authority? (with Bishop Cozzens)

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31 Dec 2025

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Day 365: So Be It (2025)

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31 Dec 2025

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BONUS: Why Scripture and Tradition? (with Jeff Cavins)

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30 Dec 2025

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Day 364: Deliver Us from Evil

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30 Dec 2025

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Day 363: Forgive Us Our Trespasses (2025)

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29 Dec 2025

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Day 362: Our Daily Bread (2025)

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28 Dec 2025

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Day 361: The Kingdom and Will of God (2025)

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27 Dec 2025

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