6/1/2023 0 Comments Ascension presents catechism![]() ![]() ![]() Schmitz’s videos from seven years ago, titled “Making a Good Confession.” With a natural charisma and conversational tones, he has led both the Bible in a Year and Catechism in a Year podcasts to #1. If there’s a priest out there who could get the faithful back into confession it’s Fr. Mike Schmitz which has been invaluable to our own Confession preparations in recent years. These figures brought to mind a guide by Fr. The portion of those who go to Confession multiple times per year falls as low as 17% and barely 7% go monthly. According to a 2020 study from Pew Research Center, only 43% of American Catholics visit the confessional once per year. While Confession is an invaluable practice that encourages us to mature in our lives and faith through self examination, too few Catholics seek Reconciliation with regularity. The practice of Confession is important to the faithlife of Catholics, as it allows us to deepen our relationship with God by acknowledging the ways in which we distance ourselves from the Lord and seek forgiveness for these sins. ![]() Lent is fast approaching and one of the best ways to prepare for the season of reflection and penance is to attend the Catholic Sacrament of Reconciliation. The host of the 'Bible in a Year' and 'Catechism in a Year' podcasts makes Confession easy to understand in a brief video. ![]()
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