Welcome to our Catholic Home Schooling specialty store.

In our specialty store you will find the full range of materials you need for effective home schooling - from designing cirricula, or using an existing cirriculum, to the actual resource materials the home school instructor and home school student will use. We have resources listed topically by both subject and age or learning level, for your convenience.

Catholic Education: Homeward Bound

The Introduction To Catholicism is designed for the freshman grade level.

Introduction to Christianity by Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger In this remarkable elucidation of the Apostles' Creed, Cardinal Ratzinger, a highly regarded theologian, gives an excellent, modern interpretation of the foundations of Christianity. This profound treatment of Christianity's basic truths combines a spiritual outlook with a deep knowledge of Scripture and the history of theology. A solid …

Fr. John Laux Catholics who feel lost when facing Bible study will find Introduction to the Bible an extremely valuable, very thorough orientation to Sacred Scripture.  Includes the true meaning of Inspiration, guidelines to understanding the Bible and the Church's role as the Bible's official interpreter.  Also gives an introduction to each of the Bible's 72 books, with well-chosen …

The activity book is designed for use in the home or classroom and provides creative activities for review and reinforcement of each lesson. Through carefully developed and selected activities, the emphasis is on understanding and putting into practice the teachings of Christ in everyday life. THEME: God's plan to save his people from sin (Salvation History), how we participate in that plan, …

The student textbook lessons incorporate the four principal components of catechesis: the Creed, the Commandments, the Sacraments and Liturgy, Prayer and Scripture. But besides giving a clear and comprehensive presentation of our faith, the student textbook is rich in artwork, both original and classical. THEME: God's plan to save his people from sin (Salvation History), how we participate in …

The activity book is designed for use in the home or classroom and provides creative activities for review and reinforcement of each lesson. Through carefully developed and selected activities, the emphasis is on understanding and putting into practice the teachings of Christ in everyday life. THEME: Preparation for the first reception of the sacraments of Penance and Holy Communion, with the …

The student textbook lessons incorporate the four principal components of catechesis: the Creed, the Commandments, the Sacraments and Liturgy, Prayer and Scripture. But besides giving a clear and comprehensive presentation of our faith, the student textbook is rich in artwork, both original and classical. THEME: Preparation for the first reception of the sacraments of Penance and Holy …

The new teacher’s manuals feature daily lesson plans in a wrap-around format. In a large (9"x12") page layout, the new manuals facilitate speedy references and are perfectly coordinated with the textbooks, outlining an entire school year of plans for lessons, games, songs, and activities. Also included are expanded appendices with tests and quizzes for each chapter. Supplementing the new …

Perform-a-text combines text and activity in one book. Clear, comprehensive and interesting presentation of the Catholic Faith based on seven key concepts: God, Creation, Christ, Church, Grace, Sacraments and Commandments. Stories from Scripture, lives of the saints and contemporary situations give students Catholic role models and examples of living the faith. The lessons are complimented by …

Teacher's manuals are very detailed, thorough and full of practical ideas. Review and discussion questions stimulate classroom dialogue and help children verbalize what they have learned. Liturgical and Holiday lessons help children participate in the Church year. Prayer service suggestions build a spirit of community as children pray together spontaneous and formal prayers. Living the Lesson …

The laminated Family Tree from Adam to Jesus traces Jesus' royal and legal lineage all the way back to Adam and Eve.  This fascinating poster has more than 1000 names and 100 scripture references.  Includes a time line on the left side.  Color-coded lines show each of the 12 Tribes.  Large, 27" x 38".  Imported from Israel.

Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S. V. D. This boxed collection from the St. Joseph Picture Books series has 26 of the most popular books for young children.  Included are: My Picture Missal I Believe in God The Ten Commandments The Seven Sacraments The Miracles of Jesus Mary My Mother The Angels God Loves Us All Good St. Joseph The Holy Rosary The Apostles of Jesus St. Francis of Assisi My …

Marianna Bartold The Keeping It Catholic Home Education Guides are the first of their kind for Catholic homeschooling families. Featuring educational tips, details and reviews of products, programs, publishers and other homeschooling suppliers, the entire series creates a complete family resource guide that helps you: Customize your own Catholic curriculum Select a Catholic home study program …

Marvin D Hinten Most readers of the C. S. Lewis's Chronicles of Narnia know that there is more there than meets the eye. Certain story elements have obvious duel meanings-a second layer below the surface-like the death and resurrection of Aslan the lion. But where does the name Aslan come from? What are other key Bible references in the Chronicles of Narnia? Did Lewis make up the names, or do …

Edited by Joseph Pearce One of the most popular of Shakespeare's plays, King Lear is also one of the most thought-provoking. The play turns on the practical ramifications of the words of Christ that we should render unto Caesar that which is Caesar's and unto God that which is God's. When confronted with the demand that she should render unto Caesar that which is God's, Cordelia chooses to …

Ignatius Critical Editions ( ICE ) Study Guides are constructed to aid the reader of ICE classics to achieve a level of critical and literary appreciation befitting the works themselves. They give introductions and summaries, followed up with in-depth considerations of key critical moments and themes, plus lists of “points to ponder” while reading. Finally, they include questions …

First published by Benziger Bros. in the 1950's. These beautiful reproductions of The Land of Our Lady Series of American History present a balanced Catholic view of this history. The five volumes, grades 4-5-6-7-8, cover the time from before Columbus landing in America to the mid-1950's—when these great books were originally published. Each book contains a concise yet interesting record of a …

  Michael O'Brien is the father of six, and the founding editor of the Catholic family magazine, Nazareth Journal. In this study of the pagan invasion of children's culture, he describes his own coming to terms with the effect it has had on his family and on most families in Western society. His analysis of the degeneration of books, film, and videos for the young is incisive and …