Why Homeschool?
Homeschooling is a joy! But it’s not right for everyone. How do you know if Catholic homeschooling is right for your family? When making your decision, you should think about more than just math and spelling. Catholic parents are concerned about passing on the Catholic faith, creating a Catholic home culture, and helping their children know, love, and serve God. Catholic homeschooling recognizes the eternal nature of raising children and the primacy of the family unit.
Check out these links to articles to learn about the advantages and the pros and cons of homeschooling. Explore the big decision: should you homeschool? When is homeschooling not the best choice? Get the data and statistics that reveal how homeschoolers can succeed. Overcome your fear of lack of socialization or criticism from family and society.
The Catholic Church recognizes that parents are the primary educators of their children. Homeschooling allows you to determine what your children are learning. You can offer your children the opportunity to learn at their own pace and to explore their interests fully. You can integrate learning about the world around them with learning about God and his plan for them. Homeschooling allows you to focus on the formation of both mind and soul.
Fr. Daniel Ciucci’s Homily for the RMCHEC
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_W6RA2RJxU Highlights from Fr. Daniel Cicci’s homily at the Mass for the Rocky Mountain Catholic Home Educators Conference in Denver, CO, 2023: The beauty of
Bishop Burbidge’s Homily for the Mass for Homeschool Families
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtwFDZPGNlQ Highlights from Bishop Burbidge’s homily at an annual Mass for Homeschool Families in Gainesville, VA: In the Sacrament of Baptism, these are the words
The Principle of Subsidiarity
The Principle of SubsidiarityKolbe Academy, a Catholic homeschool curriculum provider, explains the principle of subsidiarity and how it incorporates this principle into its framework. Solidarity
The Pros & Cons of Homeschooling
Every successful homeschooler is probably tempted to say home education is the best way for every family. But the honest truth is that homeschooling has
14 Reasons Why You Should NOT Homeschool Your Kids
While there are many advantages and reasons to homeschool, the fact is not everyone can or should homeschool. For some families, it is not a
Homeschool Statistics & Success
According to the most recent federal data, at least 4% of the school-going population in the United States is homeschooled. During the COVID-19 pandemic, this
The Advantages of Homeschooling
Homeschooling does not come without its challenges and sacrifices. So why do it? There are undeniably many advantages of homeschooling. They range from improved academic