January 27, 2007
How Does A Catholic Homeschooler Change A Lightbulb?
I thought this was too good to miss: First, mom checks three books on electricity out of the library then the kids make models of light bulbs, read a biography of Thomas Edison, and write a brief narration. Second, the...Posted by jay at 08:35 AM | Comments (0) | TrackBack
July 17, 2006
DePaul University? Can they call themselves "Catholic"?
A professor's job, in my opinion, is to engage students. DePaul University has decided that in engaging students you cannot offend any Muslims. They fired a professor for refusing to give in to Islamic bias against Jews. Apparently Thomas Klocek...Posted by jay at 10:34 PM | Comments (2) | TrackBack
July 15, 2006
Teaching Religion to Your Children
CCC 2223. Parents have the first responsibility for the education of their children . . . I know more families than I care to count who have left the spiritual education of their children to the Church and watched...Posted by jay at 10:40 AM | Comments (1) | TrackBack
March 19, 2006
The Da Vinci Code: Preparing for the Confusion
The movie The Da Vinci Code is on its way and will hit theaters around mid-May. As Christians we should be ready for it, since the movie is likely to be seen by even more people than have read the...Posted by jay at 03:07 PM | Comments (1) | TrackBack
November 12, 2005
Must We Believe in Miracles?
This seems like an odd question for this blog to answer, so to explain I’ll quickly relate my experiences over the last week. At our parish, those who intend to teach religion at home are required to attend basic Catechist...Posted by jay at 09:12 AM | Comments (2) | TrackBack
July 08, 2005
Education: A Life-long Pursuit
Many of us are familiar with the old saying: Everyday you learn something new. Yet how many of us ardently seek to do so? Education seems to have become something that has been "institutionalized" in our modern society. Many colleges...Posted by HolyFamily at 12:59 AM | Comments (0) | TrackBack
March 17, 2005
Pope John Paul II: Pope of the People
Just wanted to alert everyone that this Sunday Fox News Channel is doing a special entitled Pope John Paul II: Pope of the People. It airs at 9 PM EST and Midnight EST; it's apparently hosted by Newt Gingrich, which...Posted by jay at 08:32 AM | Comments (0) | TrackBack
January 21, 2005
A Cry for Help: Homeschool issues for the McFarlanes
This is another round of the tragic situation created by Bud McFarlane (the well-known Catholic author turned practical atheist). Thought I would pass it along in case someone could help: Dear Homeschooling Supporter, (Note: If you are the recipient of...Posted by HolyFamily at 03:50 PM | Comments (0) | TrackBack
November 08, 2004
A Spirit of Learning
How do we learn? Many would say through "education" and rightfully so. Others would say through "experience" and, again, rightfully so. Yet behind both of these moods of learning is the spirit of learning itself. As human beings we must...Posted by HolyFamily at 08:34 PM | Comments (0) | TrackBack
October 12, 2004
Why should Catholics try to homeschool?
As a parent, your child's education is of vital importance. But why should you consider homeschooling? This is a quick overview of the benefits.Posted by HolyFamily at 05:26 PM | Comments (2) | TrackBack
