Homeschool Program
This option is available for families who would like to provide catechesis to their children in the home setting. The parish is supportive of families who choose this option as it is the parents who are primarily responsible for their children’s catechesis. Homeschooling families may use any of the Church-approved religious education curriculum programs they wish to educate and catechize their children. For additional information on catholic homeschooling curriculums please visit: http://catholichomeschool.org/index.php/catholic-curriculums/. Homeschooling families are required to register their children through the parish office. In addition, we offer activities throughout the year designed to enrich the entire family – events such as All Saints Day Festival, St. Nicholas Festival, Mardi Gras and Sacramental Retreats. Homeschooling students are required to participate in all sacramental preparation programs.
Registration:
Registration forms are available at the bottom of this page and in the parish office.
Requirements:
1) A brief letter to request homeschooling option
2) Completed Registration Form
3) Copy of child’s Baptismal certificate
4) New parents should arrange a brief meeting with Coordinator of Religious Education prior to start date.
Expectations:
Homeschooling children are an integral part of our faith formation community; therefore they are encouraged to attend activities such as faith festivals that are open to our entire parish community.
Homeschooling students are expected to:
1) Attend grade-level Masses (at least two per year)
2) Attend monthly family catechesis
3) Receive the Sacrament of Penance (at least once a year)
4) Complete end of unit tests and send completed work to program coordinator. A schedule of dates will be mailed and e-mailed to families.
5) Attend retreats for Reconciliation and First Holy Communion
6) Meet with either ECHO Coordinator or Coordinator of Religious Education prior to receiving sacraments.
To Parents:
Thank you for taking on the role of primary catechist for your child or children. Please know that you have the support of the parish as you pursue homeschooling. If you need assistance selecting a program, you may contact ECHO Coordinator Maria Brown, marymomecho@gmail.com or Coordinator of Religious Education, Shannon Cassidy, scassidycgs@gmail.com . You and your family are in our daily prayers.
