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

Human desire is a good thing. It's meant to draw us closer to one another and to God. Drawing from the wealth of John Paul II's wisdom, Dave Sloan presents a wholesome new way to relate in the world of dating and relationships. His practical suggestions foster a respect for the person which is all but lost in today's society.  Entertaining, engaging and earthy, this 3-part series …

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 …

Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D. This full-color illustrated children's book, Good Saint Joseph, tells the story of Joseph, from the time an angel told him Mary was to have a baby, to his death.  It also includes a prayer to St. Joseph.

Plato One of the world's most respected classical scholars offers translations of the complete texts of "The Republic, Apology of Socrates, " "Crito, " "Phaedo, " "Ion, " "Meno, " and "Symposium."  

C.S. Lewis In "The Great Divorce", C.S. Lewis employs his formidable talent for fable and allegory, this time exploring the question of heaven and hell. Using his extraordinary descriptive powers, the theologian introduces readers to supernatural beings who will change the way we think about good and evil.

This book contains the New Testament stories of Joseph, John the Baptist, Jesus, Peter, John, James the Greater, James the Lesser, Matthew, Jude, Judas, Stephen, Paul, Philip, Mark, and Luke.  

This book contains the Old Testament stories of Adam, Cain and Abel, Noah, Abraham, Joseph, Moses, Samuel, David, Solomon, Elijah, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Job, Jonah, and Judas Maccabee.

This book contains the Bible stories of Eve, Sarah, Rebekah, Rachel and Leah, Rahab, Deborah, Ruth, Hannah, Michal, Abigail, Bathsheba, Jezebel, Judith, Esther, Mary, Martha and Mary, and Mary Magdalene.

Fran Rutherford's two-volume Greek Classics (Student Book and Teacher's Guide - sold individually) provides an ideal course for parents who homeschool high school students and for teachers of secondary education who wish to introduce their students to the great books of Western civilization, "the best that has been thought and said," in Matthew Arnold's famous phrase.  The …

Fran Rutherford's two-volume Greek Classics (Student Book and Teacher's Guide - sold individually) provides an ideal course for parents who homeschool high school students and for teachers of secondary education who wish to introduce their students to the great books of Western civilization, "the best that has been thought and said," in Matthew Arnold's famous phrase.  The …

On December 9th, millions will enter the world of Narnia for the first time. Narnia is a world full of intrigue and wonder, created in the mind of the great Christian author, C.S. Lewis. Beneath the surface of the story lies His-story— a beautiful metaphorical tale of Jesus Christ and God’s plan for humanity. By learning the true meaning of this classic tale, your family’s movie-going …

Guidelines for Doctrinally Sound Catechetical Materials United States Catholic Conference Provides guidelines for producing catechetical materials consistent with Church teachings.

Edited by Joseph Pearce Arguably Shakespeare's finest and most important play, Hamlet is also one of the most misunderstood masterpieces of world literature. "To be or not to be", may be the question, but the answer has eluded many generations of critics. What does it mean "to be"? And is everything as it seems to be? These are the questions that are asked and answered in …

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 …

Convinced that a critical part of education is to foster in our children a love of the beautiful and true, teacher and writer Laura Berquist presents this wide selection of poetry for every age level from grades one to twelve. Poetry is important because it is one of the forms of the beautiful which is accessible to children. For this reason children should be exposed to the best examples of …

Humanistic insight and linguistic training are the goals of this integrated four-year Latin course.  Time-tested and teacher endorsed, this comprehensive program is designed to lead the student systematically through the fundamentals of the language itself and on to an appreciation of selected classic texts.

Humanistic insight and linguistic training are the goals of this integrated four-year Latin course.  Time-tested and teacher endorsed, this comprehensive program is designed to lead the student systematically through the fundamentals of the language itself and on to an appreciation of selected classic texts.

This is the Grammar Book for the highly acclaimed Henle Latin Course for high school students.

This guide includes: One year course of 30 weekly lessons for unites III-IV Daily student activities Weekly quiz instructions Day-by-day, step-by-step instructions Helpful notes and hints How to make and use vocab and grammar cards What to memorize and when Cumulative grammar test

This book is a facimile of the original answer key for Henle Third Year Latin.

This book is a facimile of the original answer key for Henle Fourth Year Latin.

Humanistic insight and linguistic training are the goals of this integrated four-year Latin course.  Time-tested and teacher endorsed, this comprehensive program is designed to lead the student systematically through the fundamentals of the language itself and on to an appreciation of selected classic texts.

Humanistic insight and linguistic training are the goals of this integrated four-year Latin course.  Time-tested and teacher endorsed, this comprehensive program is designed to lead the student systematically through the fundamentals of the language itself and on to an appreciation of selected classic texts.

Herodotus Written during a period of increasing conflict between Sparta and Athens, these compelling descriptions of great battles, rulers, and political upheavals attempt to recapture the glorious past of a unified Greece.

Herodotus "The father of history", as Cicero called him, and a writer possessed of remarkable narrative gifts, enormous scope, and considerable charm, Herodotus has always been beloved by readers well-versed in the classics. Compelled by his desire to "prevent the traces of human events from being erased by time", Herotodus recounts the incidents preceding and following the …

Limited availability.  Please call if you need this item right away.  Xenophon In 404 B.C., to the sound of flutes, the Spartans had the famous Long Walls of Athens demolished. The work signaled the complete victory of the city if Lycurgus and the subordination of all Greece to the Spartan interest. Yet within four decades the pride of Sparta had been humbled, their glory was …

* Customers p lease note - Due to the oversize nature and heavy weight of this textbook, in addition to the much lower discounts offered to us on both texts and educational material, we must add a small shipping surcharge to cover our costs or we would not be able to carry this superb series. We assert that the Didache series offers the finest high school …

* Customers p lease note - Due to the oversize nature and heavy weight of this teacher's binder, in addition to the much lower discounts offered to us on both texts and educational material, we must add a small shipping surcharge to cover our costs or we would not be able to carry this superb series. We assert that the Didache series offers the finest high school …

  An accompaniment to The History of the Church: A Complete Course , this Student Workbook allows students to experience Church history through compelling and meaningful exercises. Using combinations of multiple choice, fill in the blank, and short answer questions, the student recalls and applies concepts from the textbook to their own lives. The workbook has perforated pages so that …

  For instructors, the Teacher Edition of this Student Workbook contains the answers to the student worksheets as well as a quiz for each chapter and vocabulary review sheets. Vocabulary review activities are found as crossword puzzles, word search, matching, and short answer/multiple choice. 1-890-177-67-9, Binder, 488 pp., trim: 11” x 11.5” More about The Didache …

Thucydides This book recounts the great war between Athens and Sparta.

Thucydides Written 400 years before the birth of Christ, this detailed contemporary account of the struggle between Athens and Sparta stands an excellent chance of fulfilling the author's ambitious claim that the work "was done to last forever."  

Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D. This full-color illustrated children's book is the perfect guide to help a young child understand the Holy Eucharist.  The book begins with explaining what a sacrifice is by using examples from the Old Testament and works its way through the Eucharist and its place in the Mass.  

Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D. This full-color illustrated children's book tells about the history of Rosary.  It also has the mysteries of the Rosary and additional prayers to Our Lady.

      Limited availability.  Please call us if you need this item right away.  Ruth Beechick A wonderful alternative to the tedious workbooks and overly academic approaches usually used. The best little teaching aids I have ever read. With my children as proof, these ways are far above other methods we have tried.  

Straight talk: parent-to-parent, along with thousands of helpful, classroom-tested, homeschooling secrets

Homeschooling with Gentleness - A Catholic Discovers Unschooling Suzie Andres "Suzie Andres' delightful blend of anxiety, second-guessing herself, trusting herself, trusting her husband and her faith, is most fetching. It manifests that she loves God, her family, and books, and for that reason alone this book is a good read. She seeks guidance in fine places: St. Therese of the Little …

Gladys M. Hunt Since its publication in 1969, this has been an essential guide for parents wanting to find the best books for their children. Now in its fourth edition, Honey for a Child's Heart discusses everything from the ways reading affects both children's view of the world and their imagination to how to choose good books.

“The human mind has a natural addiction to know the truth. Attempting to satisfy that addiction is called philosophy. Today, people speak of being ‘hooked’ on drugs, on running, even on phonics. So why not ‘hooked on philosophy’? It is the most natural of all addictions.” With these words, Father O’Donnell invites his readers to the often daunting, but …

Three things come together in the story of Horatius at the Bridge, as written by Thomas Babington Macaulay.  There is Macaulay himself, his society of Victorian Britain, and the early history of ancient Rome.  Macaulay also tossed off what he called a "trifle", the Lays of Ancient Rome.  There were stories in poetry of the early period of Rome, a time when the Romans had no …

Mortimer Adler No one reads all kinds of books the same way. 'How to Read a Book' is a guide to reading comprehension for the general reader. The author provides help in understanding how to read literature, history, poetry and fiction to name a few of the various types of reading discussed.  

This guide to writing covers topics from choosing your topic all the way to evaluating your research paper.

Limited availability.  Please call if you need this item right away. Promote a "can do" attitude with inspiring activities that help students master the many steps of researching and writing a report. Busy teachers appreciate the variety of activities, hands-on experiences, and independent learning opportunities presented in this valuable resource. A note to parents suggests …

Bring home your child's classroom with the wonderfully imaginative STEP AHEAD series. Proven educational methods reinforce what is taught in preschool through the elementary grades. Simple instructions and delightful graphics motivate your child to master the skills and turn the page for more.

Illustrated in traditional iconography, this book introduces children to the symbolism and significance of various festal icons and the icons of popular Eastern saints

Homer In this widely acclaimed verse translation of Homer's great epic, Robert Fagles combines the skills of poet and scholar. He brings the energy of contemporary language to this enduring heroic work, but maintains the drive and metric music of Homer's poetry and evokes the impact and nuance of Homer's mesmerizing repeated phrases.

Homer This edition of Homer's Iliad is translated by Richard Lattimore.

  Homer's great epic of the Trojan War - this timeless poem-more than 2,700 year old-still vividly conveys the horror and heroism of men and gods wrestling with towering emotions and battling amid devastation and destruction as it moves inexorably to its wrenching, tragic conclusion. Readers of this epic poem will be trilled with this excellent translation. Richmond Alexander Lattimore …

Homer This beautiful gift set of Robert Fagles' award-winning translations of Homer brings the energy of contemporary language to these enduring heroic epics.  

This is a very special catechism for little Catholics with a full color picture accompanies every page of text. The questions-answers cover the subjects of: God, the Blessed Trinity, The Holy Angels, Man, Our Lord, Sin, Confession, Communion, Confirmation, Reward and Punishment and also contains the basic prayers for little Catholics.

THE IMITATION OF CHRIST Thomas a Kempis Translated by Ronald Knox & Michael Oakley The spiritual classic by à Kempis, the second most widely read spiritual book after the Bible, has had an astonishing impact on the spiritual lives of countless saints, peasants, and popes for centuries. Even today, the soul-searching words of the fifteenth-century cleric Thomas à Kempis continue to …

The classic work by Thomas a Kempis This treasured book has brought peace to readers for many ages by showing how to follow the life of Christ to which all are called.  This is the one religious book that is second only to the Bible in popularity. An easy-to-read Large Print revised edition of this Thomas à Kempis classic by Clare Fitzpatrick. Maroon cloth binding.

* Customers p lease note - Due to the oversize nature and heavy weight of this textbook, in addition to the much lower discounts offered to us on both texts and educational material, we must add a small shipping surcharge to cover our costs or we would not be able to carry this superb series. We assert that the Didache series offers the finest high school …

* Customers p lease note - Due to the oversize nature and heavy weight of this teacher's binder, in addition to the much lower discounts offered to us on both texts and educational material, we must add a small shipping surcharge to cover our costs or we would not be able to carry this superb series. We assert that the Didache series offers the finest high school …

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