Homeschool Connections Updates
Our upcoming 2010 homeschool conference appearancesHomeschool Connections will be represented at the following conferences: 2010 Catholic Homeschool Conference in St. Louis, Missouri, from March 26-27 with Maureen Wittmann, President of Homeschool Connections, as the keynote speaker. ARCH-Apostolate of Roman Catholic Homeschoolers Conference in Houston, Texas from April 16-17 as a vendor Dayton Homeschool Conference in Dayton, Ohio, from May 21-22 with Maureen Wittmann, President of Homeschool Connections, as a speaker Minnesota Catholic Home Education Conference in St. Paul, Minnesota, from May 28-29 with Maureen Wittmann, President of Homeschool Connections, as a speaker Sacred Heart Homeschooling Convention in Orange, NJ, on June 19 with Maureen Wittmann, President of Homeschool Connections, as a speaker Link to this page Link... [Read more.]
Pope John Paul II’s Theology of the Body Course designed for teenagers
Catholic author George Weigel describes John Paul II’s Theology of the Body as “one of the boldest reconfigurations of Catholic theology in centuries – a kind of theological time-bomb set to go off, with dramatic consequences, some time in the third millennium of the Church.” In this 4-week course, Catholic theologian Monica Ashour introduces high school students to Pope John Paul’s life-changing work. Parents are welcomed to listen in on class or watch the recordings. Session dates: Tuesdays, April 13 to May 4, 2010 Total classes: 4 Starting time: 1:00 pm, Eastern Daylight Time (Noon Central) Duration: 1 hour Instructor: Monica Ashour, MTS Course Rationale: In order to live the “abundant life” that Jesus said He came to bring us, we need to know who we are, made in God’s... [Read more.]
NEW! Online, recorded courses now available!
New, affordable, 24/7 access to authentically Catholic courses We are very excited to offer homeschool families a low cost yet effective service towards improving your student’s homeschool experience. With a simple click of a button your student or even you as an instructor can have access to all of our previously live courses including the material the instructor provided during the live experinces. The benefits to you are… Time saver–Saves you time since these classes are available according to your schedule Expertise–Provides your student insights from the experts Affordable–This is a perfect solution for families schooling on a budget Click here to learn more about this exciting and valuable service! Link to this page Link to... [Read more.]
NEW! Class for junior high age: Huckelberry Finn
In his lecture notes concerning his most profound work, “Huckleberry Finn,” Mark Twain notes that “a sound heart is a surer guide than an ill-trained conscience.” One of the most beloved American novels written, this story of a young Odyssean wanderer discovers friendship and loyalty through the the runaway slave, Jim, and discovers a profound lesson in trusting in the worth of a another human being over and against the societal prejudice of the time. Though the work can often be taught as a study on American racism, this course will mostly focus on themes of friendship, loyalty, and the value of the human heart. Students at this age enjoy the masterful plot of this story and will be thoroughly challenged through it’s reading and lectures. Vocabulary and grammar... [Read more.]
