The Liturgy
Welcome to Part 2, Section 1 of the Catechism in a Year with Fr. Mike Schmitz. We'll begin a new part, looking at the "Celebration of the Christian Mystery," or How We Worship. In this first section, Fr. Mike will walk us through The Liturgy. To find the Reading Plan from Ascension, visit https://hallow.com/ciyplan
22 sessions
1Day 144: How We Worship (Part 2 Introduction with Bishop Andrew Cozzens)Part 2 of the Catechism—the Second Pillar—is about “how we worship” through the Liturgy and the sacraments. Fr. Mike sits down with Bishop Andrew Cozzens to discuss the significance of the way we worship God and how Jesus meets us in the sacraments.CCC #Intro to Part 2
2Day 145: Introduction to the LiturgyTogether, with Fr. Mike, we begin the section of the Catechism examining the liturgy. We start with an exploration of the questions of “why” the liturgy and “what” the liturgy is. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1066-1075.CCC #1066-1075
3Day 146: The Father’s Work in the LiturgyTogether, we begin Section One on the sacramental economy. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the sacramental economy is both what God has done for us and how we should participate in it. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1076-1083.CCC #1076-1083
4Day 147: Christ’s Work in the LiturgyWe continue our examination of Christ’s acts through the sacraments that he instituted. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1084-1090.CCC #1084-1090
5Day 148: The Holy Spirit’s Work in the LiturgyTogether, with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the sacramental economy, specifically the Holy Spirit’s work in the liturgy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1091-1098.CCC #1091-1098
6Day 149: The Holy Spirit Recalls Christ’s MysteryFr. Mike examines how the Holy Spirit recalls the mystery of Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1099-1103.CCC #1099-1103
7Day 150: The EpiclesisAt the heart of the Liturgy of the Eucharist is the epiclesis, when the priest begs the Holy Spirit to come and transform the bread and wine into the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1104-1112.CCC #1104-1112*
8Day 151: The Seven SacramentsThe Catechism introduces the seven sacraments that Christ offers the Church: Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, and Matrimony. Today’s readings are from Catechism paragraphs 1113-1121.CCC #1113-1121
9Day 152: Lex Orandi, Lex CredendiThe Catechism makes clear to us that evangelization and the sacraments go hand in hand. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1122-1126.CCC #1122-1126
10Day 153: Sacraments SaveJesus uses his sacraments to save his people. Jesus, himself, is at work in each and every expression of the sacraments throughout time and in all places. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1127-1129.CCC #1127-1129
11Day 154: Sacraments of Eternal LifeThe Catechism also explains to us how the sacraments prefigure our eternal inheritance in heaven. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1130-1134.CCC #1130-1134*
12Day 155: Who Celebrates the LiturgyTogether, with Fr. Mike, we examine “who celebrates the liturgy.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1135-144.CCC #1135-1144
13Day 156: How the Liturgy Is CelebratedWe continue to examine the celebration of the liturgy and sacraments. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1145-1152.CCC #1145-1152
14Day 157: God’s Word and Sacred MusicFr. Mike examines the words, actions, music, and singing involved in how we celebrate the Liturgy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1153-1158.CCC #1153-1158
15Day 158: Holy Images in the LiturgyWe continue our examination of the different elements of the liturgy, specifically holy images in the liturgy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1159-1162.CCC #1159-1162
16Day 159: When the Liturgy Is CelebratedTogether, with Fr. Mike, we examine the question of when the liturgy is celebrated. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1163-1167.CCC #1163-1167
17Day 160: The Liturgical YearFr. Mike reviews the major solemnities and feast days that make up the liturgical year and explains why they are important to celebrate.Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1168-1173.CCC #1168-1173
18Day 161: The Liturgy of the HoursThe Liturgy of the Hours is known as the “public prayer of the Church.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1174-1178.CCC #1174-1178
19Day 162: Where the Liturgy Is CelebratedWhere is the liturgy celebrated? The Catechism offers us overarching principles as well as specific details about the spaces in which the liturgy is celebrated. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1179-1186.CCC #1179-1186
20Day 163: Summary of the LiturgyIn today’s “nugget day”, we review the main takeaways from our readings on the liturgy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1187-1199.CCC #1187-1199*
21Day 164: Liturgical Diversity and UnityDid you know there is more than one liturgical rite in the Catholic Church? Fr. Mike reviews the different liturgical Traditions that are part of the Catholic Church. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1200-1203.CCC #1200-1203
22Day 165: Summary of Liturgical DiversityTogether, with Fr. Mike, we arrive at the conclusion and “nugget day” for the section on liturgy and culture. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1204-1209.CCC #1204-1209*