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

Copy Book III Verses from the Old and New Testaments, selections from the Psalms, books of the Old Testament, and poetry by Stevenson, A.S. Hardy, and others. Imitation is important in education, but so is the object of that imitation. What to write is just as important as how to write. Not only do we want our littlest ones to form beautiful letters, we want them to copy beautiful words. …

Showing the six days of creation from Genesis1, this dynamic full-color chart shows what God created each day: light, sky, land, sea, plants, sun, moon, stars, sea life and birds, animals and people.  Great for teaching about Adam and Eve and the Garden of Eden. Reproducible worksheets on the back include teaching tips. Laminated.  

The revised 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: A thorough study of the articles of the Creed as the basic belief of our Catholic …

The revised 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: A thorough study of the articles of the Creed as the basic belief of …

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 …

While Rome illuminates the formation of governments and societies, Greece illuminates the human condition. Introduce your students to the kinds of characters they will surely meet in life through the entertaining and exaggerated stories of the Greek gods. Take advantage of the 85 page study guide that fully utilizes the detailed D’Aulaires stories and pictures through drill work, …

While Rome illuminates the formation of governments and societies, Greece illuminates the human condition. Introduce your students to the kinds of characters they will surely meet in life through the entertaining and exaggerated stories of the Greek gods. Take advantage of the 85 page study guide that fully utilizes the detailed D’Aulaires stories and pictures through drill work, …

This is the text intended to be used with the Greek Myths Course While Rome illuminates the formation of governments and societies, Greece illuminates the human condition. Introduce your students to the kinds of characters they will surely meet in life through the entertaining and exaggerated stories of the Greek gods. Take advantage of the 85 page study guide that fully utilizes the detailed …

Spread the Truth about the Lies in The Da Vinci Code ! Why has The Da Vinci Code sold tens of millions of copies worldwide?  Is the book’s phenomenal success due to its compelling characters, thrilling plot points, or impeccable research?  No. The Da Vinci Code has become an international hit because of its lurid prose and its sensationalistic—even blasphemous—claims regarding the …

Never in history have 1,322 words held out such extraordinary determination to be free as those found in the "Declaration of Independence. In 1787, "We the people" were the three words that not only engendered a new and cohesive nation; they went on to change the face of the world as well. In 1791, the first ten Amendments to the "Constitution of the United States of America, known to us as the …

Laura Berquist Home educator Laura Berquist presents a modern curriculum based on the time-tested philosophy of the classical Trivium—grammar, logic and rhetoric. She has given homeschoolers a valuable tool for putting together a "liberal arts" curriculum that feeds the soul, as well as the intellect. Her approach, covering grades K - 12, is detailed and practical, and it is …

Celebrate a new Advent tradition - a tale to entertain and inspire the entire family - a Family Advent Adventure. Two boys, Isaac and Jediah, experience adventure while traveling through ancient Palestine. As their journey unfolds, the boys find themselves at the heart of the Nativity Story and gradually realize God's greatest promise, the birth of the Messiah, is at hand. The 24 chapter …

Anyone with a basic knowledge of Latin knows of the need for an up to date ecclesiastical dictionary of the Church's lingua materna. Here it is. Seventeen thousand definitions make up this concise hardbound corpus of ecclesiastical vocabulary. This dictionary will be an invaluable aid not only for the clergy, but for the faithful who cherish the Roman Liturgy and the beautiful hymns of old. The …

Dante Alighieri The greatest poem of the Middle Ages, in the standard Carlyle-Okey-Wicksteed translation, with full notes.

Dante (1265–1321) is the greatest of Italian poets, and his Divine Comedy is the finest of all Christian allegories. Guided by the poet Virgil, Dante plunges to the very depths of Hell and embarks on his arduous journey towards God. Together they descend through the twenty-four circles of the underworld and encounter the tormented souls of the damned - from heretics and pagans to …

Dante (1265–1321) is the greatest of Italian poets, and his Divine Comedy is the finest of all Christian allegories. Beginning with Dante's liberation from Hell, Purgatory relates his ascent, accompanied by Virgil, of the Mount of Purgatory - a mountain of nine levels, formed from rock forced upwards when God threw Satan into depths of the earth. As he travels through the first seven …

Dante (1265–1321) is the greatest of Italian poets, and his Divine Comedy is the finest of all Christian allegories. To the consternation of his more academic admirers, who believed Latin to be the only proper language for dignified verse, Dante wrote his Comedy in colloquial Italian, wanting it to be a poem for the common reader. Taking two threads of a story that everybody knew and …

Richard D. Heffner This expanded and revised seventh edition of the single volume containing the complete texts of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution of the United States, and many other significant documents and speeches in American history features a new chapter covering major events of the 21st century, including documents related to the events of September 11, 2001.

Miguel de Cervantes The best-known book in Spanish literature, telling the story of the adventurous knight-errant and his squire Sancho Panzo, who set out to right the wrongs of the world.

Miguel de Cervantes Translated by Walter Starkie, a professor and world-recognized expert on Spanish and Italian literature, this edition of "Don Quixote" includes the complete and unabridged text of the immortal satire on an outdated chivalric code and a biting portrayal of nobility as madness. Reissue.

With only a large sheet of paper (or a dry - erase board, chalkboard, or overhead projector), a marker, and Draw and Tell Saints, you can easily share with your students - or your children or grandchildren - the fascinating and inspiring stories of the Church’s holy ones. Youngsters respond best - and remember more - when you capture their attention ... and keep it. Now, as …

Livy  With stylistic brilliance and historical imagination, the first five books of Livy's monumental history of Rome record events from the foundation of Rome through the history of the seven kings, the establishment of the Republic and its internal struggles, up to Rome's recovery after the fierce Gallic invasion of the fourth century BC. Livy vividly depicts the great characters, …

This coloring book about Easter has pages about Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, Easter Sunday, the Second Sunday of Easter and Easter Customs.  It is a good way to introduce young children to the greatest feast of the Catholic Church.

The Ecclesiastical History of Evagrius Scholasticus is an intriguing though neglected work of the late 6th century AD. A staunch though broadminded Chalcedonian, Evagrius styles himself as continuator of the great Church historians Eusebius, Socrates, Sozomen, and Theodoret. While never straying from his purpose, Evagrius records a great deal of information from both religious and temporal …

Written and illustrated by Virginia Helen Richards, FSP and D. Thomas Halpin, FSP “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth…” Everyone knows about the Beatitudes—right? Well, they should! Teachers and students alike will love this brilliant new nine-poster set of the Beatitudes, taken from Matthew 5:3–10. Each of the eight Beatitudes is presented as …

Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S. V. D. This full-color illustrated children's book from the collection of St. Joseph Picture Books tells the story of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, from her birth through her death and resulting sainthood.

Text by Mary Elizabeth Tebo, FSP and Patricia Edward Jablonski, FSP Featuring: - saints and blesseds of diverse historical periods and nations - brief biography, prayer, and additional black and white illustrations on reverse sides 10 full color Posters

Written by Mary Elizabeth Tebo, FSP and Patricia Edward Jablonski, FSP Art by Wayne Alfano, James Bentley, Virginia Esquinaldo, Mari Goering, Patrick Kelley, Barbara Kiwak, Edwin Lebel, and Karen Ritz Celebrating the holiness of saints of many diverse historical periods and nations, each poster features an engaging full-color illustration of a saint and accompanying story, providing real-life …

Give children a firm foundation in English vocabulary which will stay with them all their lives! You can teach the Latin and Greek root words which are so vital to mastery of English - and you can do it whether you studied Latin or not! English from the Roots Up gives you 100 Greek and Latin root words which you can teach to students from elementary school through high school. You don't even …

Eucharistic Adoration Coloring Book This inspiring coloring book for children presents beautifully detailed pictures, ranging from symbols of the Eucharist to images of the saints who contributed to our understanding and devotion to the Eucharist. Written and illustrated by artist Katherine Sotnik, this book teaches as it entertains, showing the vessels for the liturgy as well as explaining …

This book explores the relationship and complementarity that exist between human reason and Divine Revelation. It focuses on what Catholics believe, why they believe it, and why it is reasonable to believe it. Didache - Semester Series - Customer Information Midwest Theological Forum (MTF) and the new Curriculum Framework for the Teaching of Religion (Theology) in Catholic High Schools …

If the Romans were history’s great men of action, the Greeks were history’s great men of thought. Dive into the lives and minds of thirty famous Greeks through stories detailing the rise, Golden Age, and fall of Greece. The triumphs of Aristotle, Ptolemy, Ulysses, Pericles, Alexander the Great and many others will enable your students to understand why the scope of Greek accomplishment is …

Real history! The stories of real people for students in the elementary grades. Just as the Bible uses the stories of the Patriarchs, Judges, Prophets, and Kings to teach us, so we hope that our history units on Israel, Egypt, Greece, Rome, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance and the Reformation will be useful in teaching your children about the traits God desires. The Greenleaf Guides and the …

We now offer a year long workbook course that comprehensively covers the Famous Men of Rome . Each of the thirty workbook lessons includes famous quotes, a drill of key people and places, ten vocabulary words, 5-10 comprehension questions per lesson, and an activities section that includes map work, timelines, discussion questions, and art projects. The program also comes with 8 pages of …

We now offer a year long workbook course that comprehensively covers the Famous Men of Rome . Each of the thirty workbook lessons includes famous quotes, a drill of key people and places, ten vocabulary words, 5-10 comprehension questions per lesson, and an activities section that includes map work, timelines, discussion questions, and art projects. The program also comes with 8 pages of …

Jump into the Middle Ages with thie classic history text.  The story of the Middle Ages is told through the lives of Attila the Hun, Charlemagne, William the Conquerer, Edward the Black Prince, and Joan of Arc among others.  The Famous Men of the Middle Ages guides students through the turbulent "dark age" of history and illuminates how the world transitioned from the end of ancient …

  The Feasts of Jesus Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D.  

Charles Rossiter Three of the founding fathers defend their revolutionary charter--the Constitution of the United States--in these essays. Based on the original McLean edition of 1788, this edition includes copies of the Declaration of Independence and Articles of Confederation. Original.

Kurt Bruner Jim Ware In Finding God in the Land of Narnia, best-selling authors Kurt Bruner and Jim Ware explore the deep spiritual themes of redemption and grace found in the popular Chronicles of Narnia series by C. S. Lewis. With amazing clarity that captures the tone and style of C. S. Lewis himself, the authors offer a depth of insight that will surprise even the most ardent Lewis fan. …

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: The blueprint for a life of love: the law of God, especially in the Ten Commandments, and 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: The blueprint for a life of love: the law of God, especially in the Ten …

Teachers' manuals provide catechists with complete lesson plans and resources to present lessons in dynamic and interesting ways. Teachers' Manuals include: Lesson Overviews. "Chalk Talks" for blackboard use to help teacher visually explain key concepts in the lesson. Easy-to-follow directions for classroom activities for each lesson. Complete lesson plans with options for five day or one day …

Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D. This full-color illustrated St. Joseph Picture Book covers the following topics: Obedience The Beatitudes Teaching on Prayer Following Jesus Jesus, the Bread of Life The Gift of the Eucharist The Last Supper The Mass Jesus, the Good Shepherd Jesus, the Eternal Priest Jesus, My Friend Jesus, Our CommandmentThe Gift of the Holy Spirit Jesus, Our Redeemer …

Susan S. McCaulay Education should be a joyous adventure, as well as a solid preparation for living. But how do you accomplish that goal? By extending learning experiences to all of life, says Macaulay (the daughter of Francis and Edith Schaeffer). Many of the simple, practical ideas presented in this book have been used successfully for over a century in classrooms and homes across the country.

The first volume in the landmark six volume series which deals with the life of Christ and the founding of His Church, along with the preparations for His coming among both Israelites and Gentiles, and a survey of history up to the conversion of the Roman Emperor Constantine. This is Christian history that both informs and inspires— written in a style of unmatched quality. This …

Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D. This full-color illustrated children's book, Saint Francis of Assisi , tells the story of St. Francis, from his birth to his death.  Included are his vision at San Damiano, his friendship with St. Dominic, his love for the creatures, his receiving of the stigmata, and how he started the tradition of the Christmas crib. 

Edited by Joseph Pearce Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is one of the most influential and controversial novels of the nineteenth century; it is also one of the most misunderstood and misinterpreted. It has been vivisected critically by latter-day Victor Frankensteins who have transformed the meanings emergent from the novel into monsters of post-modern misconception. Meanwhile Franken-feminists …

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 …

Christopher Kendris   This new expanded and updated fourth edition makes reference to current technology and contemporary social expressions as it teaches the basics of spoken and written French. Itas a high school-level textbook emphasizing oral proficiency and offering instruction in written French composition, reading proficiency, listening comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, and use …

Matthew Pinto & Katherine Andes There is no greater gift that a Catholic parent or teacher can give to a child than a firm grounding in the faith.  When they are strengthened in their faith, a child can truly soar and develop into the person God calls them to be.  These fifty Catholic flash cards will help you train your children in the love of God and the truths of the …

Matthew Pinto & Katherine Andes There is no greater gift that a Catholic parent or teacher can give to a child than a firm grounding in the faith.  When they are strengthened in their faith, a child can truly soar and develop into the person God calls them to be.  These fifty Catholic flash cards will help you train your children in the love of God and the truths of the …

  Is your Catholic child or student prepared to respond to these questions?   I. "Why do Catholics teach things that are not in the Bible?" 2. "How can you believe a piece of bread is really Jesus?" 3. Why is purgatory necessary? You're either saved or not saved." 4. "Are you born again?" 5. "Why pray to Mary when you can go directly to Jesus?" 6. "Why tell your sins to a priest? A …

Catholic Schools Textbook Project This is the second volume of five books aimed at grades 5-9 to teach world history and geography. Produced with the absolute highest quality in design, color, illustrations, paper and bindings, this textbook project for Catholic schools employs the writing and editing talents of a group of highly qualified teachers, authors, editors and artists. This volume, …

Please note that this is a "beta" guide and may change at a later date. This is the second volume of five books aimed at grades 5-9 to teach world history and geography. Produced with the absolute highest quality in design, color, illustrations, paper and bindings, this textbook project for Catholic schools employs the writing and editing talents of a group of highly qualified …

Meet the medical researcher (born in 129 A.D.) whose work and writings would be revered as a standard of authority by both Christian and Muslim worlds for the next 1300 years. One day some of Galen's theories of human physiology would be corrected. But the foundation of his work, a respect for the unity of the human person in body and spirit, would be handed on - as he himself had received it …

Some things in life change. Some things don't: a good education, human values, right and wrong, and the right way to do something. In this unique volume, educator David Murray offers a series of personal reflections on what it means to teach kids between the ages of 7 and 15. A mix between a how-to and a reference book, genesis provides basic tools, new hope, and lots of practical wisdom …

Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D. This full-color illustrated children's book details the ways God shows us his love, from the details of his life and death, to the founding of the Catholic Church and what the Church does for its people.