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

Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D. This full-color illustrated children's book is the perfect guide to help a young child follow the Mass.  The parts said by the people are in bold print, and instructions for kneeling, sitting, etc. are in red. 

This set of 8 in. by 10 in. posters beautifully illustrate the 20 Mysteries of the Rosary.  Each individual poster features an image of one of the 20 Mysteries, painted by the artist Bellazzi. This set is imported from Italy. Ideal for classroom use or for use in a chapel, convent, or other religious community. These posters can be framed and used as possible "rosary stations".

Edith Hamilton For over fifty years readers have chosen this book above all others to discover the thrilling, enchanting, and fascinating world of Western mythology.  From Odysseus's adventure-filled journey to the Norse god Odin's effort to postpone the final day of doom, Edith Hamilton's classic collection not only retells these stories with brilliant clarity but shows us how the …

Regarded as one of the best authorities on the fiction of C.S. Lewis, Thomas Howard presents in this work brilliant new insights into Lewis's fiction and helps us to see things we may not have seen nor appreciated before.  Focusing on Narnia, the space trilogy and Till We Have Faces , Howard explores with remarkable clarity the moral vision in the imaginary world of the master storyteller …

Gives the revised text of the Official Baltimore Catechism in a new and modern format and design, and explains Catholic doctrine with the aid of many exclusive features. PICTURES have been used profusely to aid in understanding each lesson. SACRED SCRIPTURE has been used extensively to give life to the formulas in which doctrine is expressed. This Catechism combines modern outlook and …

Bruce L Edwards A study of the spiritual world of Narnia as seen through the main characters' interactions with Aslan the Lion. An introductory chapter focuses on the spiritual world of C. S. Lewis and the origins of Narnia. The other chapters focus on character traits of key characters in the Narnia seriesgoodness, valor, poise under pressure, grace, humility, stubbornness, viciousness, and …

The most eloquent English-language translation of Homer's epic chronicle of the Greek hero Odysseus and his arduous journey home after the Trojan War. Richmond Alexander Lattimore (May 6 1906–February 26 1984) was an American poet and translator known for his translations of the Greek classics, including his versions of The Iliad and The Odyssey , which are generally considered …

This Answer Key to   The Old World and America is an extremely valuable resource which will save many hours for the busy teacher or homeschooling parent. The ANSWER KEY will also enable the 5th-8th grade student to work his way independently through the 37 chapters of  The Old World and America. This ANSWER KEY is very easy to use, being clearly laid out, complete, and …

The front cover of this book shows King Boabdil, the last Moorish king in Spain, at his formal surrender to King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain at Granada on January 2,1492. This momentous occasion marked the end of Catholic Spain's 800-year-long struggle to throw off Mohammedan rule on the continent of Europe, and made it possible for the king and queen of Spain to turn their attention …

Old World Europe - Questions for the Thinker Student Guide Fran Rutherford Illustrated by James Rutherford Fran Rutherford's two-volume Old World Europe (Student Book and Teacher's Guide) 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, …

Old World Europe - Questions for the Thinker Student Guide Fran Rutherford Illustrated by James Rutherford Fran Rutherford's two-volume Old World Europe (Student Book and Teacher's Guide) 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, …

"These stories," the author explains, "are meant to show human and lovable people whose mysterious passion for God led them into preposterous escapades."  With an eye on the taste of a child for concrete detail and no apologies for "the embroidery of legend," each tale, in a style akin to fairy-tale, sets forth the unique qualities of a Genevieve, a Felix, a Dorothy, or Comgall--16 real …

REV. LAWRENCE G. LOVASIK, S.V.D. Teaches children these two beautiful and powerful prayers. Full-color illustrations.

Our Father Chart, Laminated The Our Father chart teaches the importance of praying for God’s will, for relying on Him for our daily needs, for asking for forgiveness, and for help in times of temptation. Reproducible worksheets on the back include a coloring page and a prayer journal to encourage children and adults to pray and keep track of God’s answers. Another worksheet uses the Our Father …

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: Introduction to the Trinity, with emphasis on the life of Jesus, the plan of salvation, and …

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: Introduction to the Trinity, with emphasis on the life of Jesus, the plan 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 …

Catholic Religion Textbooks, Grades 1 through 8. This most popular Catholic religion series, prepared from the Baltimore Catechism, was developed in the fifties and used in many of the Catholic elementary schools. These books provide a complete, integrated, and basic course in religion for the eight grades of the elementary school. The purpose is to see to it that the pupil has a clear and …

Our Holy Faith Book 1 My Father and Mother on Earth and in Heaven This most popular Catholic religion series, prepared from the Baltimore Catechism, was developed in the fifties and used in many of the Catholic elementary schools. These books provide a complete, integrated, and basic course in religion for the eight grades of the elementary school. The purpose is to see to it that the pupil …

Softcover teacher's manual for Our Holy Faith Book 1 Our Holy Faith Book 1 My Father and Mother on Earth and in Heaven This most popular Catholic religion series, prepared from the Baltimore Catechism, was developed in the fifties and used in many of the Catholic elementary schools. These books provide a complete, integrated, and basic course in religion for the eight grades of the elementary …

Our Holy Faith Book 2 Jesus Comes This most popular Catholic religion series, prepared from the Baltimore Catechism, was developed in the fifties and used in many of the Catholic elementary schools. These books provide a complete, integrated, and basic course in religion for the eight grades of the elementary school. The purpose is to see to it that the pupil has a clear and adequate knowledge …

Our Holy Faith Book 3 God's Truths Help Us Live This most popular Catholic religion series, prepared from the Baltimore Catechism, was developed in the fifties and used in many of the Catholic elementary schools. These books provide a complete, integrated, and basic course in religion for the eight grades of the elementary school. The purpose is to see to it that the pupil has a clear and …

Softcover teacher's manual for Our Holy Faith Book 3 Our Holy Faith Book 3 God's Truths Help Us Live This most popular Catholic religion series, prepared from the Baltimore Catechism, was developed in the fifties and used in many of the Catholic elementary schools. These books provide a complete, integrated, and basic course in religion for the eight grades of the elementary school. The …

Our Holy Faith Book 4 The Vine and the Branches This most popular Catholic religion series, prepared from the Baltimore Catechism, was developed in the fifties and used in many of the Catholic elementary schools. These books provide a complete, integrated, and basic course in religion for the eight grades of the elementary school. The purpose is to see to it that the pupil has a clear and …

Softcover teacher's manual for Our Holy Faith Book 4 Our Holy Faith Book 4 The Vine and the Branches This most popular Catholic religion series, prepared from the Baltimore Catechism, was developed in the fifties and used in many of the Catholic elementary schools. These books provide a complete, integrated, and basic course in religion for the eight grades of the elementary school. The …

Our Holy Faith Book 5 Living Like Christ, In Christ This most popular Catholic religion series, prepared from the Baltimore Catechism, was developed in the fifties and used in many of the Catholic elementary schools. These books provide a complete, integrated, and basic course in religion for the eight grades of the elementary school. The purpose is to see to it that the pupil has a clear and …

Softcover teacher's manual for Our Holy Faith Book 5 Our Holy Faith Book 5 Living Like Christ, In Christ This most popular Catholic religion series, prepared from the Baltimore Catechism, was developed in the fifties and used in many of the Catholic elementary schools. These books provide a complete, integrated, and basic course in religion for the eight grades of the elementary school. The …

Our Holy Faith Book 6 Our Faith: God's Great Gift This most popular Catholic religion series, prepared from the Baltimore Catechism, was developed in the fifties and used in many of the Catholic elementary schools. These books provide a complete, integrated, and basic course in religion for the eight grades of the elementary school. The purpose is to see to it that the pupil has a clear and …

Softcover teacher's manual for Our Holy Faith Book 6 Our Holy Faith Book 6 Our Faith: God's Great Gift This most popular Catholic religion series, prepared from the Baltimore Catechism, was developed in the fifties and used in many of the Catholic elementary schools. These books provide a complete, integrated, and basic course in religion for the eight grades of the elementary school. The …

Our Holy Faith Book 7 Christ in Promise, in Person and in His Church This most popular Catholic religion series, prepared from the Baltimore Catechism, was developed in the fifties and used in many of the Catholic elementary schools. These books provide a complete, integrated, and basic course in religion for the eight grades of the elementary school. The purpose is to see to it that the pupil …

Softcover teacher's manual for Our Holy Faith Book 7 Our Holy Faith Book 7 Christ in Promise, in Person and in His Church This most popular Catholic religion series, prepared from the Baltimore Catechism, was developed in the fifties and used in many of the Catholic elementary schools. These books provide a complete, integrated, and basic course in religion for the eight grades of the …

Our Holy Faith Book 8 To Live Is Christ This most popular Catholic religion series, prepared from the Baltimore Catechism, was developed in the fifties and used in many of the Catholic elementary schools. These books provide a complete, integrated, and basic course in religion for the eight grades of the elementary school. The purpose is to see to it that the pupil has a clear and adequate …

Softcover teacher's manual for Our Holy Faith Book 8 Our Holy Faith Book 8 To Live Is Christ This most popular Catholic religion series, prepared from the Baltimore Catechism, was developed in the fifties and used in many of the Catholic elementary schools. These books provide a complete, integrated, and basic course in religion for the eight grades of the elementary school. The purpose is to …

The Nation’s Leading Religion Series Just Got Better! THEME: The history of the Church--its founding by Christ, its birth in the Holy Spirit, the marks of the one, true Church, the Fathers and Doctors of the Church, the saints and the role of the religious and laity up to the present. The structure of the Church Jesus planned, the role of the Magisterium, the clergy, the religious and …

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 history of the Church--its founding by Christ, its birth in the Holy Spirit, …

The Nation’s Leading Religion Series Just Got Better! 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 student texts, outlining an entire school year of plans for lessons, games, songs, and activities. The new Teacher's Manuals …

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 of salvation, from creation to the Incarnation and Redemption to the birth of the …

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 …

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 …

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 …

  Form an Intellectual Basis to Live a Moral Life. Our Moral Life in Christ presents the more complex theological concepts of the Catholic Faith. With particular emphasis on the Catechism of the Catholic Church and Veritatis Splendor , this book provides the formation necessary to live a moral life and a foundation to pursue advanced theological studies. This is the Revised Third Edition. …

  * 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 …

Our Moral Life In Christ is designed for the senior grade level.

Our Moral Life In Christ is designed for the senior grade level.

Our Moral Life in Christ presents the more complex theological concepts of the Catholic Faith. With particular emphasis on the Catechism of the Catholic Church and Veritatis Splendor , this book provides the formation necessary to live a moral life and a foundation to pursue advanced theological studies. Didache - Semester Series - Customer Information Midwest Theological Forum (MTF) and the …

This famous 5th-8th grade level U.S. history textbook writ-ten in 1940 reflects both Catholic faith and patriotic love of country. With 55 chapters, plus Study Questions and other Activities, it teaches a lot in a simple manner, including the early exploration and settlement of the United States, California missions, French and Indian War, War of Independence, birth of the U.S., War of 1812, …

33 stickers of the Saints and feastdays per sheet. One sheet for each month with a total of 396 stickers. Perfect for integrating the liturgical year into family life. Great for teaching children - put a different sticker on your liturgical calendar every day. Includes a thumbnail sketch of each saint and feastday. Also includes a 22 page activity book with coloring, games and challenges for …

The best compact dictionary of Classical Latin available.   This is the first edition of the Oxford Latin Desk Dictionary to offer essential coverage of Latin words and grammar, as well as extra information on Roman history and culture. It takes account of the latest research into Latin, and is designed specifically to fit the needs of today's student. It covers over 46,000 words and …

Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D. This full-color illustrated children's book tells the famous parables of Jesus in words children can understand.  The parables are: The Great Feast The Sower The Mustard Seed The Treasure and the Pearl The Good Shepherd The Good Samaritan The Rich Man and Lazarus The Pharisee and the Publican The Laborers in the Vineyard The Judge and the Widow The …

John Milton This classic work by John Milton tells the story of Satan's first rebellion and Man's Fall from Grace. Edited with an introduction and notes by John Leonard.

Passing on a Legacy of Faith through Catholic Homeschooling Karen Wood On CD 1 of this inspiring album, Karen Wood - homeschooling mother of 8 children with over 15 years of experience - shares how homeschooling can strengthen your faith and family life. On CD 2, she shares practical tips and advice on how to homeschool through the high school years. Topics covered: The #1 reason to homeschool …

Bishop Joseph Duffy This book presents St. Patrick, using his own words, as a marvelous human being, who faced the mystery of life and death with exemplary courage and refreshing honesty. Patrick’s original Latin and a new translation into Irish are included.

A birthday dinner was being given for little Imelda Lambertini. She was 5 years old. Imelda's wealthy father and mother had given her toys, pictures, jewelry, perfumes, and beautiful silks to be made into dresses. It was a wonderful sight, and Imelda was very pleased. But presently she grew thoughtful.   "I was wondering if I could have just one more present, Mother."   …