Fun Ways to Celebrate President’s Day in our Homeschool
My kids always seemed to KNOW when other kids don’t have school and they always balked a little about it. My granddaughter is no different. But I do try to make President’s Day a special event in our homeschool.
It’s … Read the rest
The Feast of St. Brigid- the Sweet Little Milkmaid of Ireland
Brigid seems like a natural choice when it comes to saintly celebrations in my own domestic church! Mr. Pete is half Irish, (his mother was Virginia McGuirk!) so all of my children have an Irish heritage. St. Brigid is also … Read the rest
Making a Unique Homeschool Schedule
Get Free Easy 16-page planner – link at the end of this post.
Lots of new homeschooling moms ask this very basic question –
How much time will this take and how can I get it all done?
The answer … Read the rest
How to Write a Meaningful Letter to Your Confirmation Candidate They’ll Treasure
It seems that one of the biggest events in confirmation preparation in this country is the letters of support to be given to the confirmation candidates during their mandatory retreats.
I have three such letters saved on this blog:
- Confirmation
The feast of self-sacrifice – Valentine’s Day
St. Valentine lived in the third century, during the reign of Emperor Claudius II. It seems the Emperor had difficulty recruiting and keeping men for his army, so he banned marriages and engagements. Valentine, a Roman Catholic priest, was … Read the rest
Celebrating Our Lady of Lourdes
Today is the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes!
Father Lawrence Lew, OP via Flickr, licensed cc
In 1858, a 14-year-old girl named Bernadette Soubirous, started seeing a beautiful lady near her hometown of Lourdes in southern France. Bernadette said … Read the rest
St. Paul Miki and the Saints of Japan
Father Lawrence Lew, OP via Flickr, licensed cc. This is a Japanese portrayal of the crucifixion of Christ.
Paulo Miki was born into a wealthy Japanese family. He was educated by the Jesuits in Azuchi and Takatsuki. He joined … Read the rest
Womanhood under attack – Why St. Agatha is important today.
Who Was St. Agatha?
St. Agatha was an early church martyr. She was born around the year 231 in Sicily to a prosperous family. She had a deep love of the Lord and decided to live as a consecrated virgin. … Read the rest
Celebrating the bright lights of Candlemas – Hopeful looks toward Spring!
Updated 2023
Since reverting back to my Catholic Faith, this is one of my favorite feasts. I just love the look and feel of candlelight!
What is Candlemas?
- Candlemas is the official end of the Christmas Season. In medieval times,
The Catholic Renaissance Man, and Great Lessons for Us Today – St. John Bosco
“Try very hard, young men, to imitate Jesus in His obedience. He should be your only model in this.”
“It is easier to become angry than to restrain oneself, and to threaten a boy than to persuade him.”
– Don … Read the rest
The Wit and Wisdom of St. Thomas Aquinas
Who was St. Thomas Aquinas?
This great doctor of the church was born the son of the count of Aquino in 1225. As a little boy, Thomas studied at the Benedictine … Read the rest
How do we accept a radical conversion? The conversion of St. Paul.
Father Lawrence Lew, OP via Flickr, licensed cc
Paul Encounters Christ
Today we remember the conversion of Saul to Paul, later St. Paul the apostle, and the biggest evangelist the world has ever known.
The story is well-known and familiar. … Read the rest
A midwinter treat! A special poetry study to delight your homeschooled elementary kids!
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Back when Miss C. was a young elementary student, I was her Five-in-a Row teacher at our homeschool co-op. We did this unit right after the holidays.
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A glorious Day
We stopped our homeschool yesterday to watch the Inauguration of the 47th president of the United States. My impressions:
The President’s own Band was splendid. Special shout out to the piccolo player who did an awesome job throughout the ceremonies. … Read the rest