Seton Magazine Catholic Homeschool Articles, Advice & Resources

by Ginny Seuffert | Gatto’s Third Theme is that students must gain insight into major institutional forms including courts, military, and corporations, as well as the ideas that drive them. By truly understanding these institutions, students mature into responsible citizens who will not be persuaded by opinion-makers in the major media, but will be capable of forming intelligent, independent judgments, and then acting on them.

by Dr Mary Kay Clark | Junipero Serra was born in 1713 and grew up on an island off the east coast of Spain. Junipero’s family lived in a farming community where children helped their parents on the family farm.

Most Marian apparitions provide a message and a miracle. However, Mary did not speak during her visit to Knock, Ireland, in 1879.

My father, an accomplished carpenter, always seemed to be building “one more bookcase” to meet the literary demands of his wife. For all the things that our large Catholic family did not have, we had a treasury of books. My mother’s consummate genius in homeschooling pedagogy reached its zenith with a simple rule for her children: you can stay up as late as you want as long as you are reading.

Academics and spiritual formation go together. Seton shares some of Pope St. John Paul's inspirational thoughts on homeschooling and the love of truth.

For homeschoolers to make a difference in a largely unChristian world we need to command the tools of social justice - because it is a very Catholic notion.

Use the two traits of these three heroes to help stand up for your faith and freedom in an age that wants you to lie down.

by Ginny Seuffert | Master educator, John Taylor Gatto, abandoned the New York City government school system in the early 1990’s stating that he was not longer willing to “hurt children.” He has devoted his life since then to articulating a different vision of education that turns children into lifetime learners.

by Ginny Seuffert | Entitled students are given ample opportunity to work independently. They gain self-confidence. They show more focused initiative.

Last year, I finished writing the rough draft of an online Catholic economics course for Seton Home Study School. (It should be available for credit by fall.) Prior to this, ...

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.

Everyone has heard of Marine Biologists (look up the career of Eugene Sledge after his time in the Corps!) but few have had the idea that Marines might be effective ...

In this round of Q & A's from homeschool families, Dr. Mary Kay Clark responds to the reluctant book report writer, when to call Seton counselors, and more.

This year Seton is beginning to roll out interactive digital courses that combine the traditional homeschooling experience with cutting-edge online tools.

Pope Francis just canonized seven saints. John Clark takes a brief look at their lives and their immortal words that inspire Catholics around the world.

In Dr. Mary Kay Clark's "Make A Difference" speech, Seton's 2017 graduates are called to make politics lofty again, promoting truth and the right to life.

While Seton is expanding into the world of online homeschool courses, it is re-affirming its mission to retain the Catholic nature of its curriculum.

Prayers for our leaders? In Politics and Prayer, John Clark says that part of being good Catholic citizens is to pray for our leaders, whoever they may be.

Ginny Seuffert explores the somewhat surprising history of the beginning of Catholic homeschooling, and its birth in the fading of parochial schools.