Church teachings can be seen in the papal document The Truth and Meaning of Human Sexuality. In Section IV, “Father and Mother as Educators” and Section V, “Paths of Formation ...
Read More »Protecting God’s Gifts
Pope Francis celebrated his inauguration Mass on the Feast of St. Joseph (March 19). He spoke about St. Joseph as protector of Jesus and Mary: How does Joseph exercise his ...
Read More »Gifts of the Holy Spirit Crossword
Why Home Schooling?
Father John Hardon, a highly respected Catholic theologian, now deceased and currently being considered for beatification, spoke to homeschooling parents at a conference. This is a selection of his comments. ...
Read More »Center Ice
Thanks to some good friends generously giving us tickets and inviting us to go along with them, Veronica and I recently went to see an NHL hockey game. I have ...
Read More »Homeschoolers and Military Service Academies
On December 31, 2011, a new law was signed into existence, the “National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012,” otherwise known as H.R. 1540. Section 532 of this act ...
Read More »Students Working on Their Own: How & When Parents Should Help Out
Some subjects require more attention from parents, others are solid opportunities for students to learn how to study on their own. The question is how much?
Read More »How Can I Give Attention to My Toddler While I am Homeschooling the Older Children?
1. Do you mind if I send work to be graded only when all the children are finished with their quarter’s work? 2. My husband and I believe that we ...
Read More »Going Where God’s Will Takes You
Hello from the Gowans’ family! – Dad Bob, Mom Andrea, son Hugh (age 9), daughter Lauren and twin brother Leo (age 7), and beloved cats Mr. Kitty and Stella. We ...
Read More »Study Skills Online Course
Success in Seton Home Study School depends on how well you know HOW to study. On the Seton website, we have a free online study skills course, specifically geared for ...
Read More »Our Mother of Good Counsel
We home schooling parents are constantly faced with decisions about our children and about their daily schooling assignments, but also about running the household, scheduling doctors’ appointments, running errands, getting ...
Read More »St George & Sacraments Crossword
Habemus Papam!
And now, we take up this journey: Bishop and People. This journey of the Church of Rome which presides in charity over all the Churches. A journey of fraternity, of ...
Read More »What is the Common Core of State Standards?
Knowledgeable public school parents are very concerned about the Common Core curriculum and standards—and with good reason. Using the enticement of federal dollars, the present administration is dictating the curriculum ...
Read More »The Family: Salvation of Society
Pope Leo XIII | They who would break away from Christian discipline are working to corrupt family life and to destroy it utterly, root and branch. From such an unholy purpose, they are not deterred by the fact that they are inflicting a cruel outrage on parents who have the right
Read More »The Annunciation Crossword
The Annunciation Color-In
What could be more fun than coloring a picture? Sharing it with someone! Why not encourage your child to send it to their grandmother? Or parish priest? Or someone they ...
Read More »How do I Keep Homeschooling with the Outside Trips Seemingly Every Day?
1. My son has finished his math. May I buy the next book and have him start on the next grade level? 2. Will you be making supplemental videos for ...
Read More »Art Through Faith
by Ken Clark The great art of the world is Catholic art! For anyone who believes that the purpose of art is to uplift the human spirit, this statement cannot ...
Read More »A Mission at Home
On June 10, 2012, we gathered to celebrate our first 8th grade graduation from our homeschool. Our thirteen-year-old daughter, Bernadette, rejoiced that she had successfully completed nine years of Seton ...
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