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

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

At long last - a new Catholic English book, combining the beauty of literature, art, and poetry with the study of grammar and composition. In this completely integrated program your student will study grammar concepts within the context of real literature and write compositions that encourage critical thinking. The text provides daily student lessons for a 36 four-day weeks. Each week features …

1Reverence and Awe Collector Cards are carefully crafted collector cards intended to foster reverence and love for the Mass, as well as Traditions and Devotions within the Catholic Church.  Each of the 28 cards offers illustrations of Vessels, Vestments, Sacramentals, or Church Furnishings and are complimented by selected phrases from the rich text of the Mass. Cards measure 2 1/2in. x 3 …

An experienced teacher of the early 20th century, Emma Serl used imaginative lessons and short, jargon-free instructions to make learning a pleasure. She made liberal use of writings by the literary giants of our English language heritage, as well as fables, folklore and maxims -- the kinds of writing children should know if they are to become well-educated in our rich literary traditions. This …

This syllabus was produced by Laura Berquist for homeschooling families who want a pre-made daily planner for lessons. This book covers 9th grade faith and morals.

Copy Book II Verses from the Old and New Testaments, books of the New Testament, the Lord's Prayer, and poetry by Robert Herrick, Hilaire Belloc, and Walter de la Mare, and alphabet pages. 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 …

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 gone forever. Xenonophon lived through this stormy time; despite being himself an …

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.

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

Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D. This full-color St. Joseph Picture Book depicts the famous miracles of Jesus and has a prayer to Jesus. 

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 …

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 Persian Wars. He …

A Catholic religion curriculum for children 3 years old through kindergarten with the text/workbooks for each pre-school level that presents the faith in a lively, colorful manner with state of the art graphics. Founded on two unifying key truths: God and creation. Stresses the dignity of each child made in God's image. Presents the faith in terms and activities children understand. Each lesson …

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

Paul F Ford Foreward by Madeleine L'Engle This peerless guide has served as an adventurer's passport to the land of Narnia for 25 years. It will be the perfect resource to the Narnia movie coming out in the 2005 holiday season. Updated references include a new foreword and a simplified reference system.

G. Tubach In this novel of betrayal and trials, Hester Prynne is found guilty of adultery and must wear a scarlet "A" wherever she goes. Her story is filled with the slow process of redemption and eventual love.

Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D. This full-color illustrated children's book depicts the many ways Jesus is with children throughout their day and it has prayers for the routine activities of a child's life.

This syllabus was produced by Laura Berquist for homeschooling families who want a pre-made daily planner for lessons. This book covers 5th grade.

American Cardinal Readers (Originally published by Benziger Bros. in the 1930s) These great and highly-praised readers, now re-published by The Neumann Press, were the mainstay and backbone of the Catholic parochial schools during the 1930s, '40s, and '50s. They still form part of the core curriculum for homeschoolers and private schools lucky enough to still have old copies of these books. …

Cathletics Key Cards: Self-Quizzing Cards The Key Card spinning flap rotates to reveal the answers!  Learn Catechism terms and explanations, Bible names, prayers and more...by covering and revealing the answers. 18 different cards are available. Great for sacrament preparation and gifts, altar server training, religious education incentives & refresher tools for all ages!

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

This syllabus was produced by Laura Berquist for homeschooling families who want a pre-made daily planner for lessons. This book covers 10th grade ancient history and literature.

REV. LAWRENCE G. LOVASIK, S.V.D. The life and legacy of this popular Saint, who especially loved the poor, is illustrated in full color.

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 …

Cathletics Key Cards: Self-Quizzing Cards The Key Card spinning flap rotates to reveal the answers!  Learn Catechism terms and explanations, Bible names, prayers and more...by covering and revealing the answers. 18 different cards are available. Great for sacrament preparation and gifts, altar server training, religious education incentives & refresher tools for all ages!

This translation is by Robert Fitzgerald.

A Catholic religion curriculum for children 3 years old through kindergarten with the text/workbooks for each pre-school level that presents the faith in a lively, colorful manner with state of the art graphics. Founded on two unifying key truths: God and creation. Stresses the dignity of each child made in God's image. Presents the faith in terms and activities children understand. Each lesson …

American Cardinal Readers (Originally published by Benziger Bros. in the 1930s) These great and highly-praised readers, now re-published by The Neumann Press, were the mainstay and backbone of the Catholic parochial schools during the 1930s, '40s, and '50s. They still form part of the core curriculum for homeschoolers and private schools lucky enough to still have old copies of these books. …

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 …

Cathletics Key Cards: Self-Quizzing Cards The Key Card spinning flap rotates to reveal the answers!  Learn Catechism terms and explanations, Bible names, prayers and more...by covering and revealing the answers. 18 different cards are available. Great for sacrament preparation and gifts, altar server training, religious education incentives & refresher tools for all ages!

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 …

This syllabus was produced by Laura Berquist for homeschooling families who want a pre-made daily planner for lessons. This book covers 10th grade geometry.

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 …

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 …

The National Review Treasury of Classic Bedtime Stories by Thornton Burgess Graced by Thornton Burgess's very unique literary talents—his witty poems are as wonderful as his stories are captivating—The National Review Treasury of Classic Bedtime Stories is refreshingly old-fashioned: Its tales are clean, wholesome, fun, innocent, and instructive. These are the type of horizon-opening stories …

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 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 …

American Cardinal Readers (Originally published by Benziger Bros. in the 1930s) These great and highly-praised readers, now re-published by The Neumann Press, were the mainstay and backbone of the Catholic parochial schools during the 1930s, '40s, and '50s. They still form part of the core curriculum for homeschoolers and private schools lucky enough to still have old copies of these books. …

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.

William Holmes McGuffey Since 1836, children have been delighted by these volumes filled with exotic adventures, exciting stories, beautiful poems, and funny fables. The "Fifth Eclectic Reader includes selections from Washington Irving, Daniel Webster, Charles Dickens, Samuel Johnson, and Bret Harte.

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 …

Cathletics Key Cards: Self-Quizzing Cards The Key Card spinning flap rotates to reveal the answers!  Learn Catechism terms and explanations, Bible names, prayers and more...by covering and revealing the answers. 18 different cards are available. Great for sacrament preparation and gifts, altar server training, religious education incentives & refresher tools for all ages!

Cathletics Key Cards: Self-Quizzing Cards The Key Card spinning flap rotates to reveal the answers!  Learn Catechism terms and explanations, Bible names, prayers and more...by covering and revealing the answers. 18 different cards are available. Great for sacrament preparation and gifts, altar server training, religious education incentives & refresher tools for all ages!

This syllabus was produced by Laura Berquist for homeschooling families who want a pre-made daily planner for lessons. This book covers Kindergarten.

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 …

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

The Life of Jesus Chart, Laminated   This bright, colorful chart shows kids the major events in Jesus' life, including his birth, miracles, healings as well as his death, burial, resurrection and ascension into heaven. It comes with four reproducible worksheets on back. Perfect for classroom use.

“Come and See” KIDS Friends of God , written for pre-school and early elementary school children, is fun and easy to use. The content is biblical and solidly Catholic, and teaches the Ten Commandments as well as some traditional Catholic prayers..   Each chapter contains: a Bible story a memory verse an illustration to color perforated pages for easy removal a simple craft …

Scott F. Crider Scott F. Crider addresses the intelligent university student with respect and humor. A short but serious book of rhetoric, it is informed by both the ancient rhetorical tradition and recent discoveries concerning the writing process. Though practical, it is not simply a "how-to" manual; though philosophical, it never loses sight of writing itself. Crider combines practical …

Cathletics Key Cards: Self-Quizzing Cards The Key Card spinning flap rotates to reveal the answers!  Learn Catechism terms and explanations, Bible names, prayers and more...by covering and revealing the answers. 18 different cards are available. Great for sacrament preparation and gifts, altar server training, religious education incentives & refresher tools for all ages!

Charles Dickens The timeless classic of love and sacrifice during the French Revolution! With insight and compassion, Dickens casts his tale with such memorable characters as the evil Madame Defarge and her knitted patterns of death, the gentle Lucie Manette and her unfailing devotion to her downtrodden father, and the courageous Sydney Carton, who would give his own love--and life--for a …

The teacher's guide covers both pre-school and kindergarten and includes activity ideas, questions and lesson plans to help instruct the children. The teachers guide also includes a pattern packet. 

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 …