William C. Michael

In the previous lessons, we introduced the study of irregular nouns in Latin and looked at nouns which are irregular in Number (23), Gender (24) and Declension (25). As said before, this is not intended to be an exhaustive study of irregular nouns because that would not be a good use of time. Our goal is to simply become aware of irregular nouns so that when you see them, you are not confused. In this lesson, we will study irregular nouns which are irregular with regard to case. To complete the objectives of this lesson, complete the following tasks: Study … Continue

In the Classical Liberal Arts Academy, we provide students with the opportunity to study the excellent Ray’s Arithmetic series, which was arranged and publish by Dr. Joseph Ray in the 1800s. Our online courses make the content of this series available for free to students, and offer online quizzes, graded assignments and support as well. I. Primary Arithmetic The first study in the series is Primary Arithmetic, which covers the basics of counting and arithmetic facts. This text is intended for students getting started in Arithmetic, ages 5 and above. This study is available in the Academy’s Modern Arithmetic I … Continue

While the work of the Classical Liberal Arts Academy keeps me busy throughout the year, what really drives my work is my own personal pursuit of Wisdom through the study of the classical Catholic curriculum. In my personal studies this year, I am making another study through Aristotle’s works on Natural Philosophy. These include: Physics On the Heavens On Generation & Corruption Meteorology On Minerals (St. Albert the Great) On the Soul I have two questions I’d like to find answers to this year as I study Natural Philosophy: How do the four elements form the compound bodies that we … Continue

In this lesson, we study the prayers known as that “acts” of faith, hope, love and contrition. To complete the objectives of this lesson, complete the following tasks: Study the lesson for mastery. Work to memorize the answers to each question. Complete the lesson assessment. To view the entire text of Baltimore Catechism III, visit the Academy Library. Lesson Recite the questions and answers below until the answers are memorized. The Blessing Before Meals Q. 110. Say the Blessing before Meals.A. Bless us, O Lord! and these Thy gifts, which we are about to receive from Thy bounty, through Christ … Continue

This afternoon a parent wrote a very common question, which I took some time to answer. I believe my response will be helpful to others. How would you recommend parents give children opportunities to relate to other children while being homeschooled; or alternatively, in your view, is this not a relevant concern? To be honest, I don’t understand why this question is asked of homeschooling families. A student sent to school is at school for 7 hours, 180 days of the year. So, out of 8,760 hours each year, the child is at school a maximum of 1,260 of them–that’s … Continue

To complete the objectives of this lesson, complete the following tasks: Lesson Ideas furnished by the imagination are no less your own than are those furnished by experience, and the same freedom in the choice of language prevails. They are, however, not apt to be so clear and definite. At the time of their occurrence they do not make so deep and vital an impression upon you. If not recorded as they occur, they can seldom be recalled in the original form. Even though you attempt to write them down as you think them, you can and do change and … Continue