If you work or volunteer in ministry, chances are you've heard of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. The Catechism is an essential tool if one desires to pass along the Catholic faith. Yet, how many of us have actually read every paragraph within it?!? Perhaps you've wanted to but are not sure you have the time or even know where to begin. Are you interested in reading the Catechism? Interested in diving deeper into your own Catholic faith? Interested in feeling better equipped to evangelize and catechize? If so we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Join us for Catechism in a Year!

A couple of years back, Fr. Mike Schmitz and Ascension Press put together the Bible in a Year podcast. Beginning in January 2023, Fr. Mike will be back at it, but this time with a podcast focused on Catechism of the Catholic Church. The Diocesan Youth Ministry Office will also be offering a monthly discussion group along with the podcast. If you woulld like to sign up, see the details below!


What is the Catechism of the Catholic Church?
The Catechism is a compendium of the essential teachings of the Catholic Church. It is broken up into four main sections:

1. Profession of Faith - The Creed
2. Celebration of Christian Mystery - Sacraments
3. Life in Christ - Morality
4. Christian Prayer

Access the Catechism in a Year Podcast and Reading Plan
(from ascensionpress.com)
Join us in a great New Year’s resolution that will change your life – let’s read the entire Catechism in a year! Join us in reading the entire Catechism of the Catholic Church together using “The Catechism in a Year” podcast with Fr. Mike Schmitz beginning January 1, 2023.

By listening to this podcast, we will:

• Read the entire Catechism in 365 days
• Understand the essentials of the Catholic Faith and why they matter
• Transform our relationship with the Church that Christ founded

Each of the daily episodes will be about 15-20 minutes long.

Please click this link below to learn more, obtain the reading plan and join us on this journey through the Catechism:
The Catechism in a Year


 

Sign up for the Monthly Diocesan Discussion Group (via Zoom)

For anyone interested, the Diocesan Youth Ministry Office will be offering a monthly discussion group. There will be 2 options each month - daytime and evening. The evening gatherings will take place on the first Tuesday of the month from 8-9pm. The daytime gatherings will take place on the first Wednesday of the month from 10-11am. This discussion group is open to anyone - Youth Ministers, religious education coordinators, adult volunteers, young adults, priests, deacons, etc. To sign up, see the online form below.

(Click on the links below)

USCCB Online Version (FREE!)
Ascension Press
Amazon