Day 3: What We Believe (Part 1 Introduction with Jeff Cavins)
The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Ascension
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🗓️ 3 January 2023
⏱️ 48 minutes
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Summary
Part 1 of the Catechism—the first pillar—is the longest part of the four parts of the Catechism, and arguably the most foundational. Fr. Mike sits down with Jeff Cavins to discuss the big picture behind this important pillar and prepare us for the journey ahead.
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Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.
This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.
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| 0:00.0 | Hi, my name is Father Mike Schmitz and you're listening to the Catechism in a Year Podcast. |
| 0:09.5 | When we encounter God's plan of sure goodness for us, we reveal the scripture and pass down |
| 0:13.6 | through the tradition of the Catholic faith. |
| 0:15.7 | The Catechism in a Year is brought to you by Ascension. |
| 0:17.6 | In 365 days, we'll read through the Catechism of the Catholic Church, discovering our identity |
| 0:22.0 | and God's family as we journey together toward a heavenly home. |
| 0:24.8 | This is day three. |
| 0:25.8 | Congratulations. |
| 0:26.8 | You made it today. |
| 0:27.8 | We are introducing the very first pillar of the Catechism. |
| 0:31.1 | And to that, I want to welcome back for those who are a Bible and a Year listeners, Jeff |
| 0:36.3 | Kavins. |
| 0:37.3 | Go to be with you. |
| 0:38.3 | I'm so glad. |
| 0:39.3 | I'm so excited. |
| 0:40.3 | We had our first two days already. |
| 0:41.3 | I'm so grateful that you're here to introduce the first pillar. |
| 0:45.5 | How's the voice doing? |
| 0:46.5 | Oh, you know, I got a cup of coffee here. |
| 0:49.2 | I'm ready to keep on trekking away. |
| 0:52.4 | So with this introduction, we have the Catechism as four pillars. |
| 0:55.8 | Right? |
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