Walking with Purpose is a parish based 22 week program consisting of at home study and meeting once a week in a small group to discuss the weekly lessons or watch an inspirational video at a Connect Coffee. Classes meet for about 90 minutes once a week, usually beginning in September and ending in April. Many programs schedule breaks around Christmas and other holidays to coincide with local school calendars.
We encourage enrollment before the beginning of each course season, however you are welcome to join-in at any time. Connect Coffee welcome days are a perfect time to learn more about Walking with Purpose and meet other participants.
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Wednesday, October 28, 2015
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Curricula Spotlight: Seaton Home Study School
Curricula: Seaton Home Study School
Website: http://www.setonhome.org
Interactive Catalog: http://www.setonbooks.com
PreOrganized Lesson Plans: http://www.setonhome.org/curriculum
"Seton Home Study School exists because we are committed to the education of Catholic children within their families. We are committed to the education for Catholic children being truly Catholic. We are committed to affirming and endorsing the rights and responsibilities of parents as upheld by the Church. The statements from Divini Illius Magistri cited below are essential to our mission and purpose of existence, and serve as the guideline for Seton Home Study School.
"The whole work of education is necessarily and essentially connected between preparing man for what he must be eternally and what he must do here below to attain the eternal end for which he was created. There can be no true education which is not directed to man’s last end. Thus Christian education is of supreme importance for the individual, for families, and for all of human society. St. John Chrysostom said, “What greater work is there than training the mind and forming the habits of the young?” "
What homeschooling parents are saying:
"I have been very happy using Seton’s curriculum. Seton provides detailed lesson plans on a day-to-day basis in every subject for each child; the plans are a great guide and a MUST for parents just starting out, because they help you to organize, know what to do each day, and assess the progress each child is making. I still use them because I have three children I am teaching, and it makes it so much easier and less time-consuming to have the PLAN right in front of me, all typed up! Seton’s lesson plans are very flexible—you decide how slowly or quickly your child will progress through each subject depending upon his or her ability."
"Just a few short months ago, our second son, Martin, began the long haul of getting through Marine Bootcamp. He was given the job of Catholic Chaplain’s assistant because he was the only Catholic who raised his hand. In just a short time, he was able to get a small group together each evening to say the rosary. He said “thanks to Seton for encouraging his Mom to teach him the rosary and saying it every day” he has been able to lead them. On the Sunday before graduation (13 weeks later) one of the young men in Martin’s Platoon was baptized, made his First Communion and was confirmed!!!!! All due to Martin’s witness. As his mother, I cannot tell you how proud I am of him. But as a “teacher” I would like to thank Seton Home Study for all the encouragement and support that I received for the years that I was homeschooling my sons. Having four young boys just 18 months apart was enough to keep me busy, but your witness of love and strength got us through the tough times and gave us the grace to enjoy and celebrate the good times."
Website: http://www.setonhome.org
Interactive Catalog: http://www.setonbooks.com
PreOrganized Lesson Plans: http://www.setonhome.org/curriculum
"Seton Home Study School exists because we are committed to the education of Catholic children within their families. We are committed to the education for Catholic children being truly Catholic. We are committed to affirming and endorsing the rights and responsibilities of parents as upheld by the Church. The statements from Divini Illius Magistri cited below are essential to our mission and purpose of existence, and serve as the guideline for Seton Home Study School.
"The whole work of education is necessarily and essentially connected between preparing man for what he must be eternally and what he must do here below to attain the eternal end for which he was created. There can be no true education which is not directed to man’s last end. Thus Christian education is of supreme importance for the individual, for families, and for all of human society. St. John Chrysostom said, “What greater work is there than training the mind and forming the habits of the young?” "
What homeschooling parents are saying:
"I have been very happy using Seton’s curriculum. Seton provides detailed lesson plans on a day-to-day basis in every subject for each child; the plans are a great guide and a MUST for parents just starting out, because they help you to organize, know what to do each day, and assess the progress each child is making. I still use them because I have three children I am teaching, and it makes it so much easier and less time-consuming to have the PLAN right in front of me, all typed up! Seton’s lesson plans are very flexible—you decide how slowly or quickly your child will progress through each subject depending upon his or her ability."
"Just a few short months ago, our second son, Martin, began the long haul of getting through Marine Bootcamp. He was given the job of Catholic Chaplain’s assistant because he was the only Catholic who raised his hand. In just a short time, he was able to get a small group together each evening to say the rosary. He said “thanks to Seton for encouraging his Mom to teach him the rosary and saying it every day” he has been able to lead them. On the Sunday before graduation (13 weeks later) one of the young men in Martin’s Platoon was baptized, made his First Communion and was confirmed!!!!! All due to Martin’s witness. As his mother, I cannot tell you how proud I am of him. But as a “teacher” I would like to thank Seton Home Study for all the encouragement and support that I received for the years that I was homeschooling my sons. Having four young boys just 18 months apart was enough to keep me busy, but your witness of love and strength got us through the tough times and gave us the grace to enjoy and celebrate the good times."
Sample some of Seaton's curriculum for free by clicking here
Do you use Seaton? Please use the comment section to share your thoughts and experiences!
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
Women's Tea
Women's Tea
Malvern Retreat House (315 S. Warren Avenue Malvern, PA 19355)
November 8, 2015
Director: St. Joseph’s Hall- TBD
An afternoon of tea for women.
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Cost: $20-includes tea and refreshments
To Register: Call our Main Office at 610-644-0400 or Click here to register online for this retreat.
Malvern Retreat House (315 S. Warren Avenue Malvern, PA 19355)
November 8, 2015
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
610-644-0400
An afternoon of tea for women.
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Cost: $20-includes tea and refreshments
To Register: Call our Main Office at 610-644-0400 or Click here to register online for this retreat.
Wednesday, October 7, 2015
Deciding to Homeschool
For some families, homeschooling is a natural fit for their beliefs and lifestyles. For others, it comes about due to learning difficulties or special needs. Yet others try out a traditional schooling method first and then come to educating at home much later in their journey. Still, other families homeschool some kids and have other children in public or private schools. Just as there is no one right style of schooling, there is no single reason why families choose homeschooling. Through prayer, you will be able to discern the path that your family needs to be on in this moment. That path may change over the years, but your children (and you) will benefit from any time that you spend together. Remember: the goal is to inspire your children to love to learn; especially in the beginning, what they are loving to learn is less of consequence. As they figure out how they best decipher information and what subjects they love the most, they will become more well-rounded educationally. Don't be afraid to let them learn cursive in kindergarten or explore calculus in sixth grade; it may be fleeting, or you may be raising the next new font creator or math genius!
Here are 10 things, taken from Is Homeschooling Right for You, to consider as you embark on this new journey.
1. The time commitment.
2. The personal commitment.
3. The financial commitment. (While some people go all out for curriculum, there are also many effective and low cost/no cost methods as well.)
4. Socialization/Co-op Activities.
5. Your household structure.
6. Are both parents in agreement?
7. Is your child on board with homeschooling?
8. Taking it one year at a time.
9. Are you intimidated by educating and leading your children in their learning?
10. Can you relate to why others are choosing to homeschool?
Interesting Links:
Deciding to homeschool is not about if you'll do a good job
Deciding to homeschool
The various stages of homeschooling
Is homeschooling right for my family?
Here are 10 things, taken from Is Homeschooling Right for You, to consider as you embark on this new journey.
1. The time commitment.
2. The personal commitment.
3. The financial commitment. (While some people go all out for curriculum, there are also many effective and low cost/no cost methods as well.)
4. Socialization/Co-op Activities.
5. Your household structure.
6. Are both parents in agreement?
7. Is your child on board with homeschooling?
8. Taking it one year at a time.
9. Are you intimidated by educating and leading your children in their learning?
10. Can you relate to why others are choosing to homeschool?
Interesting Links:
Deciding to homeschool is not about if you'll do a good job
Deciding to homeschool
The various stages of homeschooling
Is homeschooling right for my family?
Are you on the fence about homeschooling? Do you school multiple children in different ways? How did you come to the decision to homeschool? Sound off in the comments!
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