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

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.© 2026 Ascension Christianity Daily Ministry & Evangelism Spirituality
Episodes
  • Day 202: How Confession Heals (2026)

    Day 202: How Confession Heals (2026)
    Jul 21 2026

    What happens to us when we go to Confession? Fr. Mike explains the powerful ways the Sacrament of Reconciliation spiritually restores and perfects us. We also learn about the eternal and temporal consequences of sin, and finally, Fr. Mike discusses the four aspects to an indulgence and how these aspects require our cooperation with God's grace. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1468-1473.

    This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

    For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy

    Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.
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    25 mins
  • Day 201: The Confessor’s Role (2026)

    Day 201: The Confessor’s Role (2026)
    Jul 20 2026

    If God is the one who forgives our sins, why do we need priests as confessors? The Catechism teaches us today about the role of the priest as the minister of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. We learn that priests ought to be "servants" of God's mercy rather than "masters" of God's mercy. Fr. Mike invites us to pray for all priests' hearts, encouraging gentle, loving, and truthful confessors. Lastly, Fr. Mike clarifies the purpose of excommunication and the sacramental seal. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 1461-1467.

    This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

    For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy

    Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.
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    16 mins
  • Day 200: The Confession of Sins (2026)

    Day 200: The Confession of Sins (2026)
    Jul 19 2026

    When we confess our sins, we’re not telling God something he doesn’t know; we’re giving God access to something he doesn’t have: permission to heal our wounds. Today we learn why the act of confessing our sins is an essential part of the sacrament of Reconciliation. Fr. Mike also clarifies the difference between absolution, penance, and satisfaction. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1455-1460.

    This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

    For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy

    Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.
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    24 mins
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A invaluable learning opportunity to grow in faith and understanding of the Catholic Church. Including the history of the church and church tradition.

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I was baptized Anglican, a cross between Catholic and Protestant. I have leaned more Protestant and gather my learning from all the true trinitarian denominations. I am amazed at this Catechism and have gotten the book too. Every Christian can gain so much understanding from this podcast and the Catechism. And for all the Catholics I have run across who say they are not really being "fed" by the church... we'll dig into the Catechism as an adult and see how much you gain from it!

Every Christian needs this

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Praying for father mike and those involve with this blessing. For us to continue to learn more about God, father mike is so enthusiastic with every topic.

Father mike is such a blessing

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I can’t wait to learn from you Father Mike! I followed you for a year in the first Bible in a Year! It was wonderful, and I hope to do it again!

For people who need a review of what catechism means!

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I am looking forward to learning more about the Catholic Church. It sounds like this is going to be very helpful as a resource.

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