We stand on the threshold of the holiest week of the year. Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday or Passion Sunday, when we recall both Christ’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem ...
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Contributing Writers March 11, 2015 7,332 Views
We stand on the threshold of the holiest week of the year. Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday or Passion Sunday, when we recall both Christ’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem ...
Read More »Seton Home Study School March 10, 2015 8,432 Views
The curriculum is extremely focused on English. Second only to the study of religion, studying English sits at the front and center of Seton Home Study School’s approach to education.
Read More »Contributing Writers March 9, 2015 6,260 Views
Before television and video games, books were a primary source of pleasure for human beings. Beyond the simple good of reading books to oneself, there was the added pleasure of ...
Read More »Featured Families March 8, 2015 8,497 Views
the Whalen Family | When it was time for our oldest to go to school, we knew it had to be a Catholic school. At the time we lived on post in Fort Bragg, NC and we traveled 30 minutes each way...
Read More »Dr. Mary Kay Clark March 7, 2015 5,488 Views
by Dr. Mary Kay Clark | Sometimes a homeschooling group gets very enthusiastic about activities, such as plays, dances, and sports.
Read More »John Clark March 6, 2015 6,211 Views
by John Clark | As I write this column in mid-February, I am winter-sick. (Note to reader: Before some of you write in, complaining that “winter-sick” is not a word, I already know that.
Read More »Dr. Mitchell Kalpakgian March 5, 2015 6,761 Views
In the course of a year, all persons are aware of the weekdays and the weekends, of work days and national holidays like Independence Day, Thanksgiving, and Labor Day and ...
Read More »Kids Corner March 4, 2015 6,263 Views
A fun activity to challenge your knowledge of facts and trivia. For all ages! Answer these questions: 1) St. ___ wanted to see proof of Our Lord's Resurrection before he believed. 2) The guards __ after seeing the stone rolled away.
Read More »Contributing Writers March 4, 2015 5,761 Views
by Gary Zimak | Let’s face it; one of the biggest problems affecting homeschooling families is anxiety.
Read More »Emily Molitor March 3, 2015 8,052 Views
by Emily Molitor | As a young college graduate, I spent four years teaching elementary school and enjoyed the many days with a classroom full of beautiful and energetic children. Lenten practices...
Read More »Abby Sasscer March 2, 2015 6,435 Views
by Abby Sasscer | The more time I devote to prayer, the more I realize that one of the things I need to work on is to listen more and better...
Read More »Mary Ellen Barrett March 1, 2015 6,036 Views
by Mary Ellen Barrett | Since children can, just as easily as their moms, get a case of the February, late-winter blahs, it makes sense to bring a little life and color into the homeschool.
Read More »Contributing Writers February 28, 2015 6,090 Views
by Heather Kerbis | Don’t miss the Kerbis’ Featured Family story showcased in the print edition of Seton Magazine! We are a homeschooling mom and dad of eight. Yes, that is eight ...
Read More »John Clark February 27, 2015 6,429 Views
by John Clark | This is the last in a three-part series on the Lenten duties of almsgiving, fasting, and prayer. As a way of finishing off these 15 strategies for Lent, I submit these ideas about prayer.
Read More »Dr. Mitchell Kalpakgian February 26, 2015 5,328 Views
by Dr. Mitchell Kalpakgian | In the story an old home that dates from several hundred years ago lies in a state of neglect and in need of repair.
Read More »Emily Molitor February 25, 2015 6,202 Views
by Emily Molitor | We want to see the results of our labors, and we enjoy working hard for a tangible good. The problem is, that’s not what Lent is really about.
Read More »Dave Armstrong February 24, 2015 13,119 Views
In the Christian life, it is understood by all that intercessory prayer helps others. We pray for people in order for them to receive some sort of blessing or guidance ...
Read More »Contributing Writers February 23, 2015 16,132 Views
by Athanasius Clark | The transition from homeschooling high school student to successful college student will be easier with these five tips in mind.
Read More »Ginny Seuffert February 22, 2015 6,133 Views
by Ginny Seuffert | John Taylor Gatto’s 13th theme, “Encourage children to develop a habit of caution in reaching conclusions” is especially important in our own times.
Read More »John Clark February 20, 2015 5,519 Views
This is the second in a three-part series on the Lenten practices of almsgiving, fasting, and prayer. When it comes to the three-fold Lenten calling of almsgiving, prayer, and fasting, ...
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