Seton Magazine Catholic Homeschool Articles, Advice & Resources

Since I am a professional historian, I am dismayed when I hear anyone say, “I hate history.” Their lament almost always means that the person is as yet unprepared to face history's challenges, the first and foremost of which is the ability to retain a great deal of data. To succeed in that undertaking, we must understand that retentiveness is a by-product of intellectual exercise.

Most of us probably don’t think about it much, but a father’s work can have a big impact on the lives of his children. I hadn’t thought about this much ...

While attending Christendom College, sometime between Metaphysics and Economics class, I decided that I wanted to become a stockbroker. Many brokers begin their careers when they are a bit older—some ...

Featuring Seton Special Service answers on dyslexia evaluations, accommodations for unique needs, and curriculum designed for each student.

As I have written in prior articles, my thirteen-year-old son Demetrius has long had aspirations to be a marine biologist. And as a parent who seeks to encourage his children ...

You'll be pressed to find Seton Home Study's American Literature curriculum's profound appreciation about being an American in your average American school.

by Dave Armstrong | Our Protestant friends in Christ often challenge us to find “proofs” of our doctrines in the Bible. When it comes to the doctrine of the Assumption, almost all of them think or say: “there is nothing whatever in the Bible about that!”

Live Holy Week as Jesus did in the gospels. Jennifer Elia presents simple ways for your family to celebrate the eight days from Palm Sunday to Easter.

Seton Home Study School and Benedictine College graduate Tricia Walz's passion is helping youth build strong Catholic friendships and grow in their faith.

Fr. Kirby's five simple steps will help us stay close to the Lord during our busiest times. Simple but effective - each will lead to a deeper prayer life.

Homeschooling mother Amanda Evinger, shares heartfelt and inspiring tips on how to be content with our vocation to stay at home and homeschool our children.

A homeschooling mom for over 11 years, Kara Milinovich offers three simple steps to help your family get on a schedule to finish the academic year strong.

by Lorraine E. Espenhain Several weeks ago, I found myself becoming increasingly frustrated at the lack of time available to me to study God’s Word, read good Catholic books, and ...

Extracurricular activities? Veteran homeschooler and musician Karena Tapsak gives practical and fun ways to integrate music into your homeschool curriculum.

Some of the best adventures for family field trips are the Catholic shrines located all around the country. These shrines are sometimes tucked into the smallest slivers of land in the middle of cities, surrounded on all sides by soaring skyscrapers. Sometimes they are just off the main highway and millions pass by unknowing each day. And sometimes they are so far down abandoned and forgotten roads that having but a quarter tank of gas seems a potential hazard.

Of all the cultures and all the philosophies and all the religions which have been known in the world of men, none have placed truth on as high a pedestal as the Catholic Faith. Truth is literally our God.

by Mitchell Kalpakgian | All human beings owe to one another the obligation of being pleasant and enjoyable company instead of being boring, or a burden...

by Dr. Mitchell Kalpakgian | The inundation of noise does not allow for reflection, recollection, contemplation, or an examination of conscience—all forms of thought that require silence...

by John Clark | As I look back on my columns, I realize that I have been numbering things too much.

This article is part of a series on Favorite Characters in Literature. We hope that it may inspire children and adults alike to become acquainted, or re-acquainted, with some of ...