Homeschooling For Catholic Parents
You’re wondering if homeschooling is for you. But your inner critic is telling you you’re not enough. How can I teach my kid when we can’t get through homework without tears and yelling? How would the daily routine look? What curriculum will you use? Your house is already a wreck. You don’t want to feel isolated, like you’re on an island where everyone wears long dresses and raises goats. Plus, aren’t homeschoolers weird?
I am so excited you're here! This podcast will give you peace of mind as you raise successful adults who understand their Catholic faith and how to defend it. I’ll help you find the routine that works for you, you’ll still have community, if that’s what you want, and even a clean, organized home is possible (sometimes).
I’m Maeve Jemison, and I host this pod with my handsome husband, Mat. We’re Catholics who prioritize worship and apologetics through our homeschool journey with our five kids.
I’ve made many mistakes along the way. As a young adult, I left the Catholic church because I didn't understand what was going on. I was a government school graduate and high school teacher so I thought homeschooling meant replicating government school at home. (I was wayyyy off!)
When I finally learned the depths and truths of Catholicism, I was adamant that I would teach my little cradle Catholics about the history and beauty of the religion that Jesus started. No way would my kids be as oblivious as I was. Our homeschooling became a delightful adventure, with the Lord guiding us in tailoring our children’s education. I knew I had found my calling!
If you’re ready to thrive as the domestic church through worship, apologetics and homeschooling, then this podcast is for you!
Thanks for stopping by because home is where the truth is!
Homeschooling For Catholic Parents
35 - Practical Homeschool Curriculum and Teaching Faith at Mass
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They're calling it the "Spirit of the Age," acedia. AKA Sloth, the deadliest of the seven deadly sins. The opposite of Sloth is magnanimity. Let's be magnanimous in all we do! Let's make sure our kids know the significance of Mass so we can combat the spiritual youth exodus. We talk about that and creative curriculum ideas, such as unit studies, literature-based history lessons, and the value of immersive learning experiences like educational road trips and field trips.
Show Notes
Published September 15, 2024
Alex Newman
https://libertysentinel.org/
Alex Newman's The Sentinel Report
Holy Heroes Mass Prep
https://holyheroes.com/pages/sunday-mass-prep?srsltid=AfmBOooYTSvyyGsT3bY9dlNtgQy-mUguNUxkd0FhELQuVmaA1GU4W-L6
Tim Hawkins Comedy
https://www.youtube.com/@timhawkinscomedy
Our favorite place for unit studies:
https://unitstudy.com/
Our favorite read-aloud:
Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls
Our Favorite Catholic History Curriculum:
https://www.rchistory.com/
Another good Literature-based curriculum: Sonlight
Isn't it hard to find Catholic friends?! I've got a solution. Hop on over to the Homeschooling for Catholic Parents Facebook community. Where we share about apologetics, homeschooling, and family life!
https://maevejemison.com/
Purchase Home Is Where The Truth Is:
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