Why You Should Read the Catechism of the Catholic Church (+ NEW Podcast)

With this podcast, Catholics will:

- Read the entire Catechism of the Catholic Church in 365 days
- Understand the essentials of the Catholic Faith and why they matter
- See how Church teaching is rooted in Sacred Scripture
- Absorb over 2,000 years of Sacred Tradition
- Encounter God’s plan of sheer goodness
- Transform their relationship with the Church that Christ founded.

If you have ever wanted to understand what it means to be Catholic and allow those truths to shape your life—this podcast is for you! We can’t wait to start this incredible journey with you.

Above all, please pray for Father Mike, the Ascension team, and every single person who will ever listen to this podcast. Thank you, and God bless you.

[robsunners]

As someone who has just recently begun their journey from the Protestant church to the Catholic Church, I am delighted with this news. Thank you Father.

[rlaalswo]

I'm trying to convert from atheism to Catholicism and father, your Bible in a year podcast have been a great help. Can't wait for the new one that you'll be announcing soon.

Love and respect from S.Korea.

+ Thank you for the encouraging words brothers and sisters. I think my poor English have confused all of you and I'm sorry about that. But I'm already convinced that God actually exists and decided to go to Roman Catholic Church. About RCIA, I'm about to get drafted into S.Korean military so even if I start learning in my local church now I won't be able to finish it in time. But fortunately the Church agreed to dedicate 10% of each diocese's priests to military parish, so I'm planning to get baptized after I get deployed. Again, I appreciate all the encouragements, I can't wait to serve my country and my Lord.

[emelinaphillips]

3 days ago I prayed to God and said to him: we need Father Mike to do The Catechism in a Year. I was thinking of writing to you and asking you, and then lo and behold i woke up this morning to read in my emails that it was happening! I couldn't believe it and truly rejoiced! Thankyou for doing this for us Father! Such a gift! Godbless you

[bchavez]

Exactly what the world needs!! THANK YOU, FATHER MIKE!!!

[ginniej]

Premiers in 20 hours??? You didn’t tell us😝.but I hope it’s Catechism in a year, MASSIVE CONVERSION COMING!!!👏🏼❤️‍🔥✝️🙏

[clevelaj]

I’m on my 2nd go around on the Bible in a Year. What a nice transition in January 2023. I’m really looking forward to a more in-depth understanding of the catechism. Thank you Ascension Press and Fr. Mike.

[Anyone]

I did Bible in the year in 2021. It’s 2022 and I feel like I lost a special friend without having my daily father mike podcast. Now I’m hearing that Father Mike will be returning! I am so excited.

[blankmantm]

The quantity and quality of online resources for Catholics is absolutely amazing. And they are very accesible as well, even outside the US! Which is a huge win.

Also, lots of variety! From conversational podcasts, to educational articles and videos. It's amazing. Hopefully within the next few decades there'll be an increase in the faithful.

[AnitasBooklist]

I HEREBY CHALLENGE ASCENSION: If this podcast hits #1 on apple podcasts, I'll go on foot to walking and praying across 5 historical Catholic missions about 30 miles or so and post it here on YouTube.

[PatMcAnn]

Woot! Whatever Fr. Mike and Ascension puts on, I'm in! I'm on my second trip around the sun with Fr. Mike and Jeff Cavins and the glorious Bible in a Year. I reached Luke today- when I'm finished in about 50 more days I'm already planning to go round again. Each time I listen I understand more of the depth, richness, and connections between the Old and New Testaments. Thank you Fr. Mike and Ascension.

[MargaretUIUC]

Yay, yay, yay! Doing the happy dance!

[christopherlee]

From hot and humid Florida.
You got me Fr. Mike and for a brief moment I thought you were going to be our next Pope 😁
☦️❤️🙏🏼

[lorrainefolkes]

I have been doing “Bible in a Year” since January 1, 2022. I have not missed a session. Wow! So awesome. I can’t wait for the Catechism in a Year!

[steffymathew]

This is such great news! I’ve been procrastinating with reading the Catechism of the Catholic Church. I’m so grateful to grow up in a time where we have great Catholic leaders like Fr. Mike that can guide us in understanding and growing in our faith!!

[caterinadc]

hoo! Oh I am looking forward to this! Bible in a Year was such a blessing. Catechism in a Year would be such a blessing too. The large version is just crazy hard to try to tackle solo (I tried to read the whole large book version during conversion but didn't finish, because I knew I believed 'enough' to convert, and could always return to it for reference as needed). But I'd like to actually finish this time around, and you as our guide is an answer to prayer! May God bless your work in this.

[lindaharper]

We Catholics all need this, the whole of humanity needs this….bring it on Fr Mike and team. I’m coming along for the ride. Can’t wait

[hartschlag]

I’m so excited for this. As a catholic who has been away from the church and now returning it will be so very helpful. Thank you Fr. Mike

[onyinyechukwu]

Cathecham in a year!!!
I actually prayed about this at the end of last year's podcast and I'm so happy it's coming to play. I'm so excitEd about it. Its going to be tight!

[carmichael]

Wonderful idea!!! Thank you much Father Mike!!!

[mazikode]

Wow!!! Thank you God bless you this is phenominal