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

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

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Day 147: Christ’s Work in the Liturgy (2025)

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

2025/05/27

We continue our examination of Christ’s acts through the sacraments that he instituted. Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of understanding that the sacraments are sacred signs that “make present efficaciously the grace they signify.” The sacraments specifically signify the Paschal mystery, Christ’s life, death, and resurrection. We also explore how the Paschal mystery cannot remain in the past. Though it occurred in time, it transcends all time and is made present in all time. Today’s readings are

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Day 146: The Father’s Work in the Liturgy (2025)

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

2025/05/26

Together, we begin Section One on the sacramental economy. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the sacramental economy is both what God has done for us and how we should participate in it. He also emphasizes the blessings we receive from the sacraments through the Father. We conclude with an examination on the dual dimension of the sacramental liturgy, that while we are praising the Father, we are praising the Father with his own gift, his own Son. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1076-1083.This

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Day 145: Introduction to the Liturgy (2025)

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

2025/05/25

Together, with Fr. Mike, we begin the section of the Catechism examining the liturgy. We start with an exploration of the questions of “why” the liturgy and “what” the liturgy is. Fr. Mike explains that it is through the liturgy that we are able to encounter the grace that Jesus Christ has won for us. He emphasizes that it is the liturgy that gives us access to God, himself. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1066-1075.This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the

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Day 144: How We Worship (Part 2 Introduction with...

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

2025/05/24

Part 2 of the Catechism—the Second Pillar—is about “how we worship” through the Liturgy and the sacraments. Fr. Mike sits down with Bishop Andrew Cozzens to discuss the significance of the way we worship God and how Jesus meets us in the sacraments. 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

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Day 143: Amen (2025)

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

2025/05/23

Congratulations, we have come to the conclusion of Part One of the Catechism! Fr. Mike reviews the last “nugget” section on death and judgment, inviting us to regularly ponder the moment of our own death and judgment before our Lord. We conclude today with an explanation of the meaning of the word “amen” and the significance it has for our belief in God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1051-1065.This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the

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Day 142: The New Heaven and the New Earth (2025)

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

2025/05/22

What will happen to humanity and the entire universe at the end of time? Fr. Mike shares with us the joyous hope of the new heaven and the new earth that awaits us after the Last Judgment. We learn that “at the end of time, the Kingdom of God will come in its fullness,” and all of creation will be redeemed and renewed. There will be no more weeping, mourning, nor pain, for death shall be no more. Fr. Mike invites us to hold on to this hope as we struggle on this side of heaven and await this great

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Day 141: The Last Judgment (2025)

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

2025/05/21

We delve into the cosmic event that will take place at the end of time known as the Last Judgment. Fr. Mike explains the difference between the Last Judgment and our particular judgment at the time of our death. We learn that the Last Judgment will reveal the consequences of all our actions and how God’s justice triumphs over all the injustices we’ve committed and suffered. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the message of the Last Judgment is ultimately one of hope and conversion. Today’s readings are

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Day 140: Purgatory and Hell (2025)

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

2025/05/20

Why do purgatory and hell exist? The Catechism teaches us today about the existence and the meaning of purgatory and hell. We learn that purgatory is a transitional state of purification while hell is the state of permanent separation from God. Fr. Mike reminds us that nobody drifts into heaven because “we cannot be united to God unless we freely choose to love him.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1030-1037.This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the

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Day 139: I Believe in Life Everlasting (2025)

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

2025/05/19

Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore what happens to us at and after the moment of our death. We examine the importance of understanding that the Christian, who unites his death with Christ Jesus, takes a step towards Christ in everlasting life. Fr. Mike emphasizes that we have an active choice in our journey to our Father in heaven. We should not simply desire Heaven, but actively choose it. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1020-1029. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the

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Day 138: Summary of the Resurrection of the Body (2025)

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

2025/05/18

Together, with Fr. Mike, we arrive at the “nugget day” or summary for the Catechism paragraphs on the Resurrection and the Christian vision of death. Fr. Mike emphasizes that in the face of death, we must not grieve as though we have no hope. He also points out the importance of preparing for the hour of our death. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1012-1019.This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the

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Day 169: The Mystagogy of Baptism (2025)

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

2025/05/17

Together with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the sacrament of Baptism, specifically the mystagogy of the rite of Baptism. The Catechism explains each and every element of the Baptismal rite, from the Sign of the Cross to the baptismal water. Fr. Mike concludes with a reflection on Baptism as the beginning of our sacramental journey and how we are called to walk as children of God throughout our lives after our Baptism. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1234-1245. This episode has

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Day 137: Dying in Christ Jesus (2025)

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

2025/05/17

Fr. Mike examines the mystery of death and dying in Christ. Together, we explore the reality that in order to live with Christ, we must first die with Christ. Fr. Mike emphasizes that Christ accepted death in an act of free and complete submission to God’s will, and how we can follow that example by completely accepting God’s will in our own lives. Today’s readings from the Catechism are paragraphs 1005-1011. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the

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Day 136: Questions of Resurrection (2025)

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

2025/05/16

Together, with Fr. Mike, we unpack some of the questions surrounding the resurrection of the dead. The Catechism clarifies who, how, and when each person will rise from the dead, body and soul. We also examine how we are already somewhat in participation with Christ’s death and resurrection through our Baptism. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 997-1004.This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the

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Day 135: The Resurrection of the Body (2025)

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

2025/05/15

Fr. Mike explores the essential element of Christian Faith that we “look forward to the resurrection of the dead.” We examine how this belief in the resurrection of the dead means that both our mortal soul and our mortal body will come to life again, that eventually every single human being will get their body back. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 988-996.This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the

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Day 134: The Forgiveness of Sins (2025)

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

2025/05/14

The Catechism provides an overview on how Jesus grants the Church the ability to forgive sins through both Baptism and the sacrament of Reconciliation. Fr. Mike doubles down on the revelation that there is no sin that Jesus can’t forgive—and no one is disqualified. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 976-987.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

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Day 133: Devotion to Mary (2025)

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

2025/05/13

When we show devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, we fulfill her prophecy that “all generations will call me blessed.” The Catechism clearly shows us how such devotion does not compete with devotion to God, but in fact fosters adoration of God. Fr. Mike declares that the better we know Mary, the better we know Jesus, and the more we love Mary, the more we love Jesus. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 971-975. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the

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Day 132: Mary Mother of the Church (2025)

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

2025/05/12

Earlier in the Catechism, we unpacked Mary as the Mother of Jesus. Now, we look at what it means for Mary to be the Mother of the Church. Fr. Mike makes it clear that, when he entrusts his disciples to Mary, his Mother, from the Cross, he’s entrusting us to her as well. Today’s readings are from Catechism paragraphs 963-970.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

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Day 131: The Communion of the Church (2025)

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

2025/05/11

The Catechism further unpacks the communion of saints and shows us how the Church lives in communion with those members who have passed on to eternal life with Christ in heaven. If you’re listening to this podcast and you’re not Catholic—or if you still have questions about the communion of saints—Fr. Mike has a word for you. This is your family, interceding on your behalf that you might receive the fullness of Faith here on earth. Today’s readings are from Catechism paragraphs 954-962. This episode

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Day 130: The Communion of Saints (2025)

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

2025/05/10

The Catechism begins Paragraph 5 and dives into the communion of saints. This communion is “in holy things (sancta)” and “among holy persons (sancti).” Fr. Mike emphasizes that “the least of our acts done in charity redounds to the profit of all.” At the same time, every sin hurts every single member of the Church. No one is an island—we belong to each other. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 946-953. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the

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Day 129: Many Vocations (2025)

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

2025/05/09

This "In Brief" section reviews all that we have learned in recent episodes. In the Church, “the faithful" refers to clerics and the laity with various callings in each. Fr. Mike explains how God calls every human being to unity with him. No matter our vocations, we must surrender our lives to the Lord and participate in the priestly, prophetic, and kingly offices of Christ. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 934-945.This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the

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