How to Pick a Catholic Homeschool Curriculum

Homeschooling is a well-known and widely accepted method of education for students in grades K to 12. Many parents choose to home educate their children according to their religious beliefs, and for many that means using a Catholic homeschool curriculum. Catholic homeschool curriculum packages are available by mail and online.

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  Research Catholic homeschool programs and curriculum. Some, such as Seton Home Study School, are accredited and offer school enrollment, awarding high school diplomas to graduates. Others, such as Catholic Heritage Curricula, provide lesson plans and materials that allow you to have flexibility and a lighter approach to the daily work, while still providing a challenging program. Browse Catholic homeschool websites to find programs that meets your family's needs.
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  Request information packages and catalogs from your top picks. The catalogs often show more than what is available online, and can give you a better grasp of a program's scope and particulars.
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  Assess your needs and those of your student(s). If you want a highly structured Catholic homeschool curriculum that has precise daily lesson plans and uses classic texts, consider a rigorous program such as Our Lady of the Rosary School. Catholics who appreciate the Tridentine Mass may appreciate Our Lady of Victory Traditional Catholic Home Schooling.
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  Use a consulting service to help you implement a Catholic homeschool curriculum for your children. Contact Mother of Divine Grace School for assistance.
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  Create your own Catholic homeschool curriculum from textbooks, classic literature, educational excursions and online resources. Read "Designing Your Own Classical Curriculum" by Laura Berquist or "Catholic Homeschooling," by Mary Kay Clark for ideas.
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  Enroll in a Catholic homeschool program. Regina Coeli Academy offers a classic liberal arts education through online courses for high school students.
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  Order lesson plans, books and teacher's guides from your chosen school or Catholic homeschool curriculum suppliers.

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