The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
A day-by-day walk through the transformative beliefs and teachings of the Catholic Church.
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Day 91: Christ Rose from the Dead (2026)
April 1st, 2026 | 17 mins 53 secs
ascension, bible, catechism, catechism in a year, catechism of the catholic church, catholic, catholic church, catholic doctrine, catholic faith, catholic teachings, catholicism, christ’s passion, death and resurrection, destruction of the temple, doubting thomas, easter, easter evening, easter morning, empty tomb, father mike, father mike schmitz, foundations of faith, fr mike, fr mike schmitz, good friday, jesus, jesus and the temple, jewish temple, on the third day he rose again from the dead, paschal, passion, prophecy of the temple, resurrection of christ, resurrection of jesus, risen one, sacrifice, scripture, temple, the eleven, the passion, the twelve, tradition, worship
The Catechism tackles Jesus’ bodily resurrection from the dead which is the “the crowning truth of our faith in Christ". Fr. Mike makes sure we understand that Christ's resurrection cannot be interpreted as a legend or a metaphor, but as a true, historical fact. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 638-644.
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Day 83: Jesus and the Temple (2026)
March 24th, 2026 | 12 mins 59 secs
ascension, bible, catechism, catechism in a year, catechism of the catholic church, catholic, catholic church, catholic doctrine, catholic faith, catholic teachings, catholicism, destruction of the temple, father mike, father mike schmitz, foundations of faith, fr mike, fr mike schmitz, jesus, jesus and the temple, jewish temple, prophecy of the temple, sacrifice, scripture, temple, tradition, worship
Given that the Temple was at the heart of Jewish life and worship, Jesus’ relationship with the Temple speaks volumes. Fr. Mike highlights Jesus’ reverence for the Temple and unpacks the remarkable implications of Jesus’ prophecy about the destruction of the Temple. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 583-586.
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Day 49: We Are Created For Worship (2026)
February 18th, 2026 | 20 mins 13 secs
ascension, bible, catechism, catechism in a year, catechism of the catholic church, catholic, catholic church, catholic doctrine, catholic faith, catholic teachings, catholicism, creation, creatures, earth, father mike, father mike schmitz, foundations of faith, fr mike, fr mike schmitz, heaven, jesus, rest, sabbath, scripture, tradition, worship
There is a solidarity among all of God’s creatures because all are oriented to give glory to God. We learn that God created the world in six days and rested on the seventh day, sanctifying it and blessing it. Fr. Mike tells us that all creatures were made with a view to the Sabbath, created for the worship and adoration of God. We are all called to the sacred task of worshiping God and nothing else should take precedence over it. We end with an “In Brief” review of all we have learned in recent sessions about the physical world, the spiritual world, angels, and creation. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 344-354.
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Day 47: The Angels (2026)
February 16th, 2026 | 17 mins 58 secs
angels, ascension, bible, catechism, catechism in a year, catechism of the catholic church, catholic, catholic church, catholic doctrine, catholic faith, catholic teachings, catholicism, church, corporeal, creation, creatures, earth, father mike, father mike schmitz, foundations of faith, fr mike, fr mike schmitz, gloria, heaven, intercession, jesus, jesus christ, liturgy, saints, scripture, spiritual, spiritual world, tradition, worship
The angels belong to Christ as they were made through him and for him, and he has made them messengers of his saving plan. We learn that angels have been present throughout the history of salvation, and the life of Christ is surrounded by the adoration and service of angels. Fr. Mike explains how in the liturgy, we join the angels in praising God, and all of human life is surrounded by angels’ care and protection. He reminds us that all angels and saints have the power to intercede for us before God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 331-336.
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Day 145: Introduction to the Liturgy (2025)
May 25th, 2025 | 16 mins 41 secs
ascension, bible, catechism, catechism in a year, catechism of the catholic church, catholic, catholic church, catholic doctrine, catholic faith, catholic teachings, catholicism, community, father mike, father mike schmitz, foundations of faith, fr mike, fr mike schmitz, grace, jesus, liturgy, sacraments, scripture, tradition, worship
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.
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Day 91: Christ Rose from the Dead (2025)
April 1st, 2025 | 17 mins 53 secs
ascension, bible, catechism, catechism in a year, catechism of the catholic church, catholic, catholic church, catholic doctrine, catholic faith, catholic teachings, catholicism, christ’s passion, death and resurrection, destruction of the temple, doubting thomas, easter, easter evening, easter morning, empty tomb, father mike, father mike schmitz, foundations of faith, fr mike, fr mike schmitz, good friday, jesus, jesus and the temple, jewish temple, on the third day he rose again from the dead, paschal, passion, prophecy of the temple, resurrection of christ, resurrection of jesus, risen one, sacrifice, scripture, temple, the eleven, the passion, the twelve, tradition, worship
The Catechism tackles Jesus’ bodily resurrection from the dead which is the “the crowning truth of our faith in Christ". Fr. Mike makes sure we understand that Christ's resurrection cannot be interpreted as a legend or a metaphor, but as a true, historical fact. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 638-644.
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Day 83: Jesus and the Temple (2025)
March 24th, 2025 | 12 mins 59 secs
ascension, bible, catechism, catechism in a year, catechism of the catholic church, catholic, catholic church, catholic doctrine, catholic faith, catholic teachings, catholicism, destruction of the temple, father mike, father mike schmitz, foundations of faith, fr mike, fr mike schmitz, jesus, jesus and the temple, jewish temple, prophecy of the temple, sacrifice, scripture, temple, tradition, worship
Given that the Temple was at the heart of Jewish life and worship, Jesus’ relationship with the Temple speaks volumes. Fr. Mike highlights Jesus’ reverence for the Temple and unpacks the remarkable implications of Jesus’ prophecy about the destruction of the Temple. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 583-586.
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Day 49: We Are Created For Worship (2025)
February 18th, 2025 | 20 mins 13 secs
ascension, bible, catechism, catechism in a year, catechism of the catholic church, catholic, catholic church, catholic doctrine, catholic faith, catholic teachings, catholicism, creation, creatures, earth, father mike, father mike schmitz, foundations of faith, fr mike, fr mike schmitz, heaven, jesus, rest, sabbath, scripture, tradition, worship
There is a solidarity among all of God’s creatures because all are oriented to give glory to God. We learn that God created the world in six days and rested on the seventh day, sanctifying it and blessing it. Fr. Mike tells us that all creatures were made with a view to the Sabbath, created for the worship and adoration of God. We are all called to the sacred task of worshiping God and nothing else should take precedence over it. We end with an “In Brief” review of all we have learned in recent sessions about the physical world, the spiritual world, angels, and creation. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 344-354.
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Day 47: The Angels (2025)
February 16th, 2025 | 17 mins 58 secs
angels, ascension, bible, catechism, catechism in a year, catechism of the catholic church, catholic, catholic church, catholic doctrine, catholic faith, catholic teachings, catholicism, church, corporeal, creation, creatures, earth, father mike, father mike schmitz, foundations of faith, fr mike, fr mike schmitz, gloria, heaven, intercession, jesus, jesus christ, liturgy, saints, scripture, spiritual, spiritual world, tradition, worship
The angels belong to Christ as they were made through him and for him, and he has made them messengers of his saving plan. We learn that angels have been present throughout the history of salvation, and the life of Christ is surrounded by the adoration and service of angels. Fr. Mike explains how in the liturgy, we join the angels in praising God, and all of human life is surrounded by angels’ care and protection. He reminds us that all angels and saints have the power to intercede for us before God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 331-336.
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Day 282: The Sunday Obligation (2024)
October 8th, 2024 | 22 mins 51 secs
church on sundays, eucharist, paschal mystery, sabbath, skipping mass, sunday mass, sunday obligation, worship
Why are Catholics obligated to attend Mass every Sunday? The Catechism teaches us today about the centrality of the Sunday celebration of the Eucharist in the life of the Church. Fr. Mike emphasizes that Sunday Mass is at the heart of our worship because it is the participation in the representation of the Paschal Mystery. He invites us to honor the Sunday obligation out of love for Jesus. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2177-2183.