In this bonus episode of The Catechism in a Year, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to share the connection between Scripture and Tradition, and provide the background on the origin, development, and structure of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy or text "CIY" to 33-777.
Ahead of the official launch of the "Catechism in a Year" podcast, this episode features special guest Jeff Cavins discussing the foundational aspects of the Catholic faith and how they relate to scripture and tradition.
The deposit of faith, which is divine revelation, is made up of three components: sacred scripture, sacred tradition, and the magisterium. Sacred tradition is a big T tradition, unlike the small T traditions we have in our daily lives, and it is the way the deposit of faith is passed down from Jesus to modern man.
The podcast episode talks about the importance of approaching the Bible as a roadmap for intimacy with God and becoming a new kind of creature, being, and relationship with God, rather than just acquiring new knowledge.
The Catechism in a Year is a timeline chart that covers the entire history of the Church, from the time of Jesus to the present day, presenting the history of theology and the growth of God's family.
The small numbers in the margins of the catechism are references to other parts of the faith that deal with the individual paragraph's specific topic, uniting the four pillars in a synthesis and creating an organized reference book. Plus, the addition of a ribbon for every period makes it accessible to children.
Jeff offers practical advice for anyone who wants to teach the catechism to ordinary people, not just for those working in the church. He also highlights the upcoming show that will take a deeper dive into certain concepts from the catechism.
The hosts talk about opening their hearts and minds to transform and live as the people God has created them to be. They also recommend a simple journal for insights written while reading the catechism.