The Catechism in a Year Companion, Volume I

I am delighted to have this first volume of the Catechism in a Year Companion, which covers days 1-120. It will serve as an excellent review of Fr. Mike Schmitz's daily podcasts and a way to remember the key points. The book is attractive with some beautiful artwork and print large enough for easy reading.In the beginning is an Introduction by Fr. Mike, then a page titled "How to Use This Catechism in a Year Companion," then a one-page Introduction to Part One: The Breakdown and Key Teachings. The end of the volume has a short Concluding Summary, followed by three pages titled "Concluding Questions and Answers" (such as Does everyone have a desire for God? Who wrote Sacred Scripture?) Then a half-page titled Notes, which lists a few books, such as Rick Warren's "The Purpose Driven Life." Similar to the Bible in a Year Companion books, each day is divided into three main sections.Here's an example of one day: Page 62 indicates on top that it is Day 29: Knowing the Name of God. Then follows a "Reflect on the Faith" section which brings out the highlights of that day's reading and shows the pertinent reference number in the CCC for some of them. Page 63 shows on top which paragraphs in the Catechism are covered that day, followed by a section called "Take It To Prayer," with Fr. Mike's prayer for the day, and a section called "Dive Deeper" which sometimes has just text covering various matters and sometimes a work of art, on this day a work of art showing "Moses Before the Burning Bush" with commentary on that event. There are also sometimes suggestions for further reading.I can tell that I will find this book helpful. I am very glad I bought it and plan to order the next volumes when they appear. I do have one suggestion for any future editions of these Companion books: an index listing all the works of art, the page in the volume on which each one appears, the name of the work and the artist, and the source from which the image comes.

Great for daily bible studies

I'm excited to study these books ... The Good Lord Willing & The Creek Don't Rise !!!

Love this book and go hand in hand with Father Mike catechism pod cast! I’ve learned so much and rewarding for growing in trust and faith!

Only covered 90 days of the catechism in a year program last year, so starting again! This time with the companion book.helps me to remember the flash points! Also love being able to read Fr. Mike’s prayer and delve deeper. Would recommend!!