William C. Michael
Why Kids are “Bored”
It’s common for any parent to hear their children complaining that they are “bored” and that there’s “nothing to do”. It may be true, in some cases, that parents aren’t doing enough to provide their children with enough activity. Many parents appear to want their children to be quiet and … Read more
Mother of Divine Grace vs. the Classical Liberal Arts Academy
Mother of Divine Grace School claims to offer Catholic students a “classical” education, but when examined, it offers none of the subjects that were studied and taught by saints and wise men of the past. On the other hand, the Classical Liberal Arts Academy provides for them all. There is … Read more
The Importance of Time Management for Homeschool Students
For most students, their homeschool years are going to end when they apply for admission to a selective college or university. When they do, the admission reps will look at their application and ask a few simple questions. As an example, Harvard University asks the following questions: Have you reached … Read more
Don’t Allow K-12 Requirements to Hijack Your Catholic Homeschool
What are the modern K-12 requirements? In modern schools, the following subjects are considered to be “required” for a modern high school diploma, and for consideration for college admission: 4 years of English Language Arts 4 years of Mathematics 4 years of Foreign Language 4 years of Natural Sciences 4 … Read more
The Duties of Catholic Parents
The duties of parents, as revealed by God and taught by the Catholic Church, should be the concern of all Catholic parents. When undertaking the work of homeschooling, many Catholic parents take up goals that are not appropriate for parents. Many parents speak of “raising saints” or “preparing children for … Read more
Novena for Impossible Requests
As I always teach in the Classical Liberal Arts Academy, Catholic parenting and homeschooling is work that exceeds human strength. Grace is not transmitted like genetics from parent to child and parents have to patiently endure many trials, in love. One popular devotion Catholics can make use of is the … Read more