The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) - Podcast Rankings and reviews

I am not a cradle Catholic, but a pre-teen convert, later confirmed at 14...surely someone in CCD told me (or maybe not!), but for the life of me I didn't realize the CCC existed until I was 35. My mom pushed me toward this podcast (my first EVER) and I was hooked...hooked on knowledge, hooked on Fr. Schmitz's preaching, and hooked on Christ. My entire world changed; I reorganized every element of my life...from taking my entire family to weekly mass, catechizing my 4 children, praying for my Baptist husband to convert (a work in progress - please pray for him!), and returning to confession after 23 years! This podcast is a Godsend - I'm on fire for Jesus...there's no way to put a star-rating on that.

I am on my second way through this Catechism in a year, and it has been a treat! I wasn’t raised Catholic, but I have thoroughly enjoyed listening to this catechism. The first week is a little tough, but after that it’s smooth sailing!
Father Mike and Ascension press, thank you so much for giving this treasure of the catechism and the Bible in a year to the world. The way you explain the catechism makes it so much more relatable and easier to understand. I know they’ll be countless people in Heaven, because of your sacrifices you’ve made to put out such excellent material.
If you haven’t listened to this yet. Consider making this a New Year’s resolution. I would highly encourage it whether your Catholic
or not. There is nuggets that you will take from this that will increase your faith.

Wow this podcast is wondrous! Fr. Mike brings the teachings of the Catholic faith alive with his enthusiasm, wit, and humor. I’m learning so much that I think a halo is encircling my head or something. I listen to one a day and it always puts a smile on face in my otherwise, dull life.

I am one of the old folks that was brought up memorizing the Baltimore Catechism. I could barely pronounce the words, much less know the meaning of them. I read “The Catechism of the Catholic Church” on my own. When Ascension offered this podcast, I signed up right away. This is my second go round. Fr. Mike’s commentary is wonderful. I appreciate being a Catholic so much more.