The Catechism in a Year
by Fr. Mike Schmitz
After The Bible in a Year, Ascension and Fr. Mike Schmitz picked an equally big target: the entire Catechism of the Catholic Church, in 365 daily episodes. If the Catechism has been staring at you from the shelf like a dare, here's your chance to take it on one bite at a time.
Each episode reads a handful of numbered paragraphs. Then Fr. Mike explains them, ties them to ordinary life and closes in prayer. The podcast follows the Catechism's own structure: the Creed, the sacraments, life in Christ and prayer. Episodes are short enough for a commute or a morning walk. Fr. Mike admits when a teaching is hard, then shows why it is good.
It suits OCIA inquirers and catechumens, since the four parts of the Catechism line up with what OCIA covers. It also suits sponsors who want a refresher and anyone who wants a solid grounding in Church teaching. Keep a Catechism nearby and underline what strikes you.
Key Takeaways
- The whole Catechism in 365 episodes.
- Short readings with plain explanation.
- Hard teachings handled candidly.
- A daily rhythm that tracks the OCIA year.
It walks through the whole Catechism in daily episodes that line up naturally with the OCIA year.
