Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica, Edición Ascension

Yes, Fr. Mike Schmitz reads directly from Catechism of the Catholic Church, Ascension Edition in each episode of The Catechism in a Year podcast.

No, you’re not required to use the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Ascension Edition to participate in The Catechism in a Year podcast. However, this is the edition of the Catechism that Fr. Mike reads from in the podcast’s daily readings.

With the Foundations of Faith approach and an intuitive thematic color-coded system, this edition equips the faithful to understand the connection between Church teaching and Sacred Scripture, grasp how major Ecumenical Councils and key figures shaped the development of the Catechism, and visualize the deep interconnection between the four pillars of the Catechism. The Catechism of the Catholic Church, Ascension Edition provides the resources needed to guide the faithful to a true understanding of their Faith through the lens of history and Scripture, and can be read either in group study, individually, or in conjunction with The Catechism in a Year podcast.

The Foundations of Faith approach orders the four parts of the Catechism into an innovative, color-coded design, allowing readers to understand where specific teachings and subjects from the Catechism can be found in Sacred Scripture and Church writings. This approach equips the faithful to better understand Church teachings and the “big picture” of the Faith in a way that’s authentic, accessible, and informative.

In the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Ascension Edition, you will notice small colored numbers beside the paragraphs. These numbers reference color-coded connections between the four pillars of the Catechism, providing readers a comprehensive understanding of the interconnectedness of Church teaching.

Yes, each of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Ascension Edition formats—Leatherlike, Paperback, Large Print, and Notetaking—have the exact same inside material with the Foundations of Faith approach, color-coded design, section snapshots and key terms, and historical references.

The Large Print Catechism of the Catholic Church, Ascension Edition has a large, 11.25pt font, making it approximately 18% larger than the Standard Print.

Leatherlike, Notetaking, and Large Print volumes of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Ascension Edition features smyth-sewn binding, ensuring your volume remains flexible and durable, even despite frequent use. Paperback editions are perfect bound, making them both versatile and lightweight.

Yes, Ascension offers free access to a digital version of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Ascension Edition on both our mobile and web app.

Yes, we offer bulk discounts on the Paperback edition of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Ascension Edition. Orders between 10-99 volumes receive a 15% discount and orders between 100-499 receive a 35% discount. If you would like to place an order for 500+, please speak to our customer support team at 800-376-0520. Resellers receive a 40% standard discount. These may not be combined with other offers.