1. If you don't already have a copy of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC), make sure to obtain one. You'll definitely want to be able to read along and even take notes. A digital version can be accessed online for free on the website of the USCCB. See below for more tips on choosing a print edition of the CCC.
2. Subscribe to the Catechism in a Year podcast published by Ascension Press on your favorite podcast app. The podcast is available on major platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Hallow, Stitcher, and Amazon Music.
3. Start listening to your daily dose of the Catechism with Father Mike Schmitz! Listen, pray, think deeply, take notes, and jot down your questions.
4. Bring your questions and insights to our monthly Catechism Chats to share with other parishioners who are also journeying through the CCC in 2023. See below for the schedule!
October Catechism Chat
Thursday, October 5 from 6:30 - 7:30 pm in PLC 105
(consider joining us beforehand for daily Mass in the chapel at 6:00 pm!)
Days 244 - 273 of the CIY Podcast | CCC paragraphs 1822 - 2103
Special guest: Father Paul Kollman, CSC, Associate Professor of Theology at Notre Dame
November Catechism Chat
Sunday, November 5 from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm (between the 10:00 and noon Masses) in PLC 103
Days 274 - 304 of the CIY Podcast | CCC paragraphs 2104 - 2336
Special guest: Robby Kiley, Director of Faith Formation at Saint Pius
December Catechism Chat
(time/location change) Saturday, December 2 from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in the PEC Library (enter through Door 8, the main school entrance facing Santa Monica Drive)Special guest: Father Stephen Lacroix, CSC, Pastor of Christ the King Catholic Church
January 2024 Catechism Chat and CELEBRATION!
Thursday, January 4 from 6:30 - 7:30 pm in PLC 104/105Special guest: Ashley Logsdon, Director of Adult Faith Formation at Saint Pius
Catechism 101 Session
In January 2023, we reviewed the purpose of the Catechism, how it is structured, and how to use this book to learn more about our Catholic faith.
Click here for a copy of the presentation notes
Don't yet own a copy of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, or unsure if yours is up-to-date? Check out the above video for some tips about distinguishing between editions. If you already own a copy of the second edition but are just missing the revised version of paragraph 2267, you can click on the link below that matches your copy to download a printable update to paragraph 2267.
click HERE to download the revised paragraph 2267 formatted to fit this edition
click HERE to download the revised paragraph 2267 formatted to fit this edition