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Remembering Blessed Teresa of Calcutta
This here is a beautiful video of Mother Teresa of Calcutta speaking about what we are doing to ourselves as people of the world, and what we need to become God's people. Please watch it in a quiet moment, and have your family watch it with you.
Feast Day September 5th
Today I will have the kids color Bl Teresa of Calcutta and we will talk about her mission to help the poor. A mission which I believe is our family's also. She was also a big part of our pro-life movement. It's a great time to discuss with our children about babies, adoption and sponsoring a child.
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H/T: Catholic Fire (another great Catholic Blog! Check it out)
Our School Plans 2008-09
Everyone is enjoying sharing their school plans, I thought I'd share mine too!
This is a sample day. I added subject magnets to my weekly chart to help me keep track of time and to help the kids learn about the concept of time and sticking to a schedule.
First Grade:
Seton Home Study 1st grade complete set of books and lesson plans
CHC Little Stories for Little Folks (phonics/reading supplement)
A Treasure Chest of Catholic Traditions for families for living the liturgical year.
MagnifiKid issues for Sunday religion
A Liturgical Calendar
We will make our own version of a Comprehension Book & Nature Book (link if you want to buy one)Phonics flash cards including: Picture Sorting and Word Sorting
Preschool:
Handwriting Without Tears ®
CHC Little Folks Number Practice
CHC Little Folks Letter Practice
Super-Book Preschool Activities
Usborne Farmyard Books: Things to Make and Do (if I can find it)
Some Other Supplemental Materials:
Homeschool Family Fitness program for K-12
Piano Lessons by me: Alfred's Sacred Course, Catholic Hymns for the Young Pianist
Cortler & Piscitelli's series of books for children (10 Comm, Mass, Mary, Acts of Grace)
Sea Life Art & Activities by Judy Press
Our First Day of School - Tuesday Sept 2, 2008
Will include a ritual height measurement, pictures (labeled w/info), and fingerprinting.
We will just browse all the books for the year, and ask the kids what they want to do.
Then together we bake some cookies from scratch (I'm a toll house fridge pack girl).
And whatever I come up in the next few days!
A PRAYER FOR THE BEGINNING OF THE SCHOOL YEAR
Spirit of God, fill our hearts with a desire to seek truth and rejoice in beauty. Help us to know what is pleasing to you and to understand what is right and good in your sight. Give us the spirit of learning that we may please you by our thoughts and love you in your creation. Give all teachers your constant encouragement and guide them in their good work. Spirit of God, make us effective witnesses of your truth to all whose lives we touch. We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord. Amen.
Weekly Themes At A Glance
Week 1 Sept 1-5, 2008: Getting Started
Week 2 Sept 8-12: What’s Cooking?
Week 3 Sept 15-19: Triumph over Pain and Sorrow
Week 4 Sept 22-26: Collecting Things
Week 5 Sept 29-Oct 3: Angels & Sacrifices
Week 6 Oct 6-10: The Rosary & 10 Commandments
Week 7 Oct 13-17: Recycling
Week 8 Oct 20-24: The World From My View
Week 9 Oct 27-31: Special Intentions
Week 10 Nov 3-7: Saints started out just like you.
Week 11 Nov 10-14: Our Freedom & Free Will
Week 12 Nov 17-21: Charity & Being Grateful
Week 13 Nov 24-26 (Mon-Wed): Gathering in Thanksgiving
Week 14 Dec 1-5: Waiting/Advent
Week 15 Dec 8-12: Miracles
Week 16 Dec 15-19: Giving & Receiving and Christmas
Week 17 Jan 5-9: Blessings
Week 18 Jan 12-16: Using our hands
Week 19 Jan 19-23: Our Reflection
Week 20 Jan 26-30: I Got Rhythm
Week 21Feb 2-6: Finding our Direction – God’s Will & His Graces
Week 22 Feb 9-13: Divine Love
Week 23 Feb 16-20: Authority of the Catholic Church
Week 24 Feb 23-27: Preparing Ourselves for Heaven
Week 25 Mar 2-6: Sacrifices
Week 26 Mar 9-13: Unity
Week 27 Mar 16-20: Bread of Life
Week 28 Mar 23-27: Decisions
Week 29 Mar 30-Apr 3: Living Life to the Fullest
Week 30 Apr 6-8: Holy Week
Week 31 Apr 13-17: Easter
Week 32 Apr 20-24: This is the Day!
Week 33 Apr 27 – May1: On Fire for the Lord
Week 34 May 4-8: How do we get there?
Week 35 May 11-15: Comprehension
Week 36 May 18-22: LAST WEEK OF SCHOOL!
This is a sample day. I added subject magnets to my weekly chart to help me keep track of time and to help the kids learn about the concept of time and sticking to a schedule.
6:30am Mommy Time (prayer, exercise, primping and pruning, you know)
8:00am Breakfast
9:00am Prayer Time, Pledge of Allegiance, Circle Time, Imagination Exercise
9:30am School Day part 1: Religion, Math, Phonics/Reading, Spelling
12:00pm Lunch Break, Chores, Physical Education
2:00pm School Day part 2: Handwriting, English, Music, Prayer
Tue & Thur adds= History (Odd # Weeks) / Science (Even # Weeks)
5:00pm Supper, Family Time
9:00pm Bedtime
8:00am Breakfast
9:00am Prayer Time, Pledge of Allegiance, Circle Time, Imagination Exercise
9:30am School Day part 1: Religion, Math, Phonics/Reading, Spelling
12:00pm Lunch Break, Chores, Physical Education
2:00pm School Day part 2: Handwriting, English, Music, Prayer
Tue & Thur adds= History (Odd # Weeks) / Science (Even # Weeks)
5:00pm Supper, Family Time
9:00pm Bedtime
Wednesdays are cut down to basic classes and add an art hour to make time for our Wednesday Walk in the Park and Library Day.
- all times are subject to change without further notice :)
We chose to purchase the curriculum and books provided by Seton Home Study, just as my mother did for my younger siblings (now 13 & 20) and our own trial with PreK and K which went wonderfully. Yet, we added the following books for supplemental material to personalize the program. And because I found a lot of neat stuff at the MN conference and online. I also prefer the CHC materials for preschool rather than Seton's.
First Grade:
Seton Home Study 1st grade complete set of books and lesson plans
CHC Little Stories for Little Folks (phonics/reading supplement)
A Treasure Chest of Catholic Traditions for families for living the liturgical year.
MagnifiKid issues for Sunday religion
A Liturgical Calendar
We will make our own version of a Comprehension Book & Nature Book (link if you want to buy one)Phonics flash cards including: Picture Sorting and Word Sorting
Preschool:
Handwriting Without Tears ®
CHC Little Folks Number Practice
CHC Little Folks Letter Practice
Super-Book Preschool Activities
Usborne Farmyard Books: Things to Make and Do (if I can find it)
Some Other Supplemental Materials:
Homeschool Family Fitness program for K-12
Piano Lessons by me: Alfred's Sacred Course, Catholic Hymns for the Young Pianist
Cortler & Piscitelli's series of books for children (10 Comm, Mass, Mary, Acts of Grace)
Sea Life Art & Activities by Judy Press
Our First Day of School - Tuesday Sept 2, 2008
Will include a ritual height measurement, pictures (labeled w/info), and fingerprinting.
We will just browse all the books for the year, and ask the kids what they want to do.
Then together we bake some cookies from scratch (I'm a toll house fridge pack girl).
And whatever I come up in the next few days!
A PRAYER FOR THE BEGINNING OF THE SCHOOL YEAR
Spirit of God, fill our hearts with a desire to seek truth and rejoice in beauty. Help us to know what is pleasing to you and to understand what is right and good in your sight. Give us the spirit of learning that we may please you by our thoughts and love you in your creation. Give all teachers your constant encouragement and guide them in their good work. Spirit of God, make us effective witnesses of your truth to all whose lives we touch. We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord. Amen.
Weekly Themes At A Glance
Week 1 Sept 1-5, 2008: Getting Started
Week 2 Sept 8-12: What’s Cooking?
Week 3 Sept 15-19: Triumph over Pain and Sorrow
Week 4 Sept 22-26: Collecting Things
Week 5 Sept 29-Oct 3: Angels & Sacrifices
Week 6 Oct 6-10: The Rosary & 10 Commandments
Week 7 Oct 13-17: Recycling
Week 8 Oct 20-24: The World From My View
Week 9 Oct 27-31: Special Intentions
Week 10 Nov 3-7: Saints started out just like you.
Week 11 Nov 10-14: Our Freedom & Free Will
Week 12 Nov 17-21: Charity & Being Grateful
Week 13 Nov 24-26 (Mon-Wed): Gathering in Thanksgiving
Week 14 Dec 1-5: Waiting/Advent
Week 15 Dec 8-12: Miracles
Week 16 Dec 15-19: Giving & Receiving and Christmas
Week 17 Jan 5-9: Blessings
Week 18 Jan 12-16: Using our hands
Week 19 Jan 19-23: Our Reflection
Week 20 Jan 26-30: I Got Rhythm
Week 21Feb 2-6: Finding our Direction – God’s Will & His Graces
Week 22 Feb 9-13: Divine Love
Week 23 Feb 16-20: Authority of the Catholic Church
Week 24 Feb 23-27: Preparing Ourselves for Heaven
Week 25 Mar 2-6: Sacrifices
Week 26 Mar 9-13: Unity
Week 27 Mar 16-20: Bread of Life
Week 28 Mar 23-27: Decisions
Week 29 Mar 30-Apr 3: Living Life to the Fullest
Week 30 Apr 6-8: Holy Week
Week 31 Apr 13-17: Easter
Week 32 Apr 20-24: This is the Day!
Week 33 Apr 27 – May1: On Fire for the Lord
Week 34 May 4-8: How do we get there?
Week 35 May 11-15: Comprehension
Week 36 May 18-22: LAST WEEK OF SCHOOL!
Catholic Education: Homeward Bound
Catholic Education: Homeward Bound
A useful guide to Catholic HomeschoolingWritten by: Kimberly Hahn & Mary Hasson (c) 1996
These are my notes and thoughts on this fabulous resource of encouragement for all homeschoolers and for those considering homeschooling. It is written by a well known speaker, and wife to Scott Hahn, another fabulous Catholic writer and speaker.
Ch 1 There's no place like home
Home schooling is continuing the education we already started they day our first child was born. It is the parents' God given obligation to educate their children, an education that is irreplaceable. Children who are homeschooled excel. From reports, they score well above institutional school students. Mainly due to the one-on-one tutoring, and the parents' making each child's personal success a priority.
A parent's love and attention surpasses that of a school teacher's. It fosters encouragement, sense of self, and respect that cannot compare. When we homeschool, we educate for a greater purpose than obtaining skills. We focus on their personal relationship with God, character formation, developing positive traits (manners, talents, etc), and family unity.
The family culture homeschoolers have is enriched with positives that are undermined by the secular and unbiased culture taught to children in public schools. A Catholic student should be soaked in the riches of morality and virtue.
And if that wasn't enough to convince, the flexibility of our schedule is greatly appreciated. We have time to enrich our children in the world around them from the home and into the community and beyond. Life becomes their schoolroom. Then, when sickness, tragedy, or family matters require a break – we take it. Also, when a child is struggling on a lesson, there is always time to stop and work on it until success is achieved.
Ch 2 Making the Grade
Roughly 25% of private and public school students are proficient in reading, writing and math skills. This is in comparison to 70-80% of homeschoolers. And on standardized tests, they rank 15-32 percentage points higher than public school students. Simply put – it works! The attention to individual strengths and weaknesses help us overcome obstacles and boredom in the classroom. Each student's curriculum is personalized.
The levels or grades of education in homeschooling are based upon the student's abilities, not by age. This is particularly wonderful for families with children who have learning disabilities or children who are considered "gifted" or superiorly "smart." Each subject takes as long as it takes. There are no class time restrictions. Life itself is a lesson. The ability to stop and learn when a student is stumped, rather than skip and move on with the entire class is one of my favorite aspects. I recall not "catching on" in class, and missing entire lessons because the class had moved on. This created embarrassment and sometimes poor grades. Not every child is comfortable admitting their slowness infront of 30 children. They'd rather conform and blend in than stand out. This also applies to the "teachers pet" or smarter students. Some children feel forced to purposely fail at some tasks simply not to stand out amongst their peers. Yes, peer pressure to conform to the average student, instead of excelling and moving forward. Very few teachers let me advance in my books if I understood quicker, or take my time if I couldn't catch up.
There is always time for extras, such as field trips. The cost to purchase curriculums is minimal in comparison to private/parochial schools.
Ch 3 A Catholic Education
When homeschooling, there is more time to teach the faith. We can attend Mass, integrate Catholicism into all subjects, and there is no negative social distractions. We are forming consciences, which is a delicate task. Parents are required, no matter where their children are schooled, to provide spiritual and moral training to their children. In a homeschool setting, there is no risk of undermining the faith by teachers or students. Many teachers in our Catholic schools today may be "Catholic" by baptism, but not necessarily required to believe, teach, or understand Catholicism. A positive thing I've found, is that even the most faithful parents learn along with their children, enriching the faith of the teacher.
We are molding souls and characters that can thrive, while public schools diminish them. We can teach the true discipline through the commandments a school teacher wouldn't have time for. In the end, when our children reach their judgement day, WE will be held accountable for their initial formation. So when it comes to educating our children, I would agree that the Church comes first, and basic skills second.
Not only is it our privilege and responsibility to educate our children, but it is our right! Many resources point in this direction including the Bible, Canon Law, Papal writings, and the Catechism. Did you know that private schools were developed when the government took over our children's education from parents and made public schools. The Christian communities saw a need to fulfill the spiritual lives of their children that they new they would not receive in public school systems. Even today, presidential issues include a law that will issue vouchers to allow parents to choose public, parochial or charter schools. That would resolve the cost issues, but I still believe in the unbeatable choice to homeschool.
We know our faith to be as true as any "fact" or "proven theory." Yet, teachers preach our faith as opinion and teach children to be unbiased towards their teachings of neutrality. Often on subjects of morality, and when our children's defenses are down. And teacher's are not monitored on their own opinions or beliefs. Do you know what your children are learning in school?
St. Paul says in 1 Corinthians 8:1, "Knowledge puffs up; but love builds up."
If you've been through CCD and have had additional home teaching of the faith, you will have noticed that it is lacking both in book and teacher. Catholic churches and schools are failing to teach the truths to our children. We are being fed our faith by whomever is willing to come and teach, without supervision by church authorities such as priests and nuns. Luckily, we can ask God to provide for what we lack. We can make an effort to enrich our own faith and pass it on to our children as He asks.
Ch 4 Goals & Priorities
There are many teachable moments in a day of homeschooling. We constantly find opportunities to educate our children in life lessons, basic skills, and our faith. We don't just teach "Religion" here. We teach sacred scripture, church laws, and sacred traditions – the tripod of our faith. Take one leg out and it will fall over. (Thanks dad for that one.) We instill wholeheartedly, virtues for character formation. We have time in our days for faith-filled activities such as Mass, prayer volunteering, community activities, and other church Sacraments. We teach real life skills in a real life environment. Every day we are creating a sense of belonging and selfworth, discipline, and even teaching chores and responsibilities.
Ch 5 Socialization, monitored
In homeschool, there is no age segregation, no cliques, no "in-crowd." Children play together with children of all ages, and at gatherings sit by their friends who's last names may start with a different letter. As a newer member to the community, I can't tell you how interesting it was that in my public high school, most friend groups were made up of either people who had been in the same "by last name" homerooms over the years, or were in the same realm of intellect. There were preppies, slackers, loners, nerds, glamour girls, and a few more. Lucky for me, I befriended a few from each group when I moved to the area and was able to mingle around a stereotype (I think).
The friendships I developed in my K-12 years were not always positive and enriching for me. I can only hope to provide fruitful friendships for my children in ways that are pleasing to God. Not developed by chance of seating arrangements. And on a daily basis, my children will hopefully grow stronger relationships with their siblings as we work side by side. Also, as we obtain discipline in our home, there will be a stronger respect for us as parents. When we are faced with teenagers in the future, as many other homeschoolers prove, that there will be a more humble approach to hormonal emotions!
Peer-dominated education can be very harmful. I've seen it in school shootings, including my very own high school (Rocori High, Cold Spring MN). I've seen it in the sad faces of others, and in my own tears. It contrives rebellion and competition that can never be fruitful.
Especially in the elementary levels, I can vouch for positive personalities encouraged through homeschooling. The following traits are often downplayed and ruled out of public schools.
- talkative – helpful – bubbly – active – uniqueness – outwardly charismatic – and more.
I've seen these traits in my children, and myself at one time. I remember in Kindergarten at a Catholic school, being told not to help the other children. To be quiet. To wait to go to the bathroom. To not talk in the bathrooms. Then, if that wasn't bad enough, you were teased without teacher reprimand. Children can be cruel if allowed and unmonitored. Teased for weight, height, talents, weaknesses and even for being a top student. At home, we can deal with sin as it occurs. We will be THERE when our children misbehave and be able to teach a faithful lesson, correcting their behavior. There are peaceful resolutions made and they are lead by example.
Yes, here is the "Real World" at home. Home, neighborhood, church, workplace, and church. Mixed ages, sexes, races, and personalities gather in this real world. What is so unsocial about that?
The early life of Jesus was spent with his family. This family atmosphere is the perfect place to kindle the fire of our children's futures. There is consistency in family. The family is Catholic, monitored, and boasts with fruitful friendships. Just remember, we are on the ladder to heaven, not the social ladder.
A useful guide to Catholic HomeschoolingWritten by: Kimberly Hahn & Mary Hasson (c) 1996
These are my notes and thoughts on this fabulous resource of encouragement for all homeschoolers and for those considering homeschooling. It is written by a well known speaker, and wife to Scott Hahn, another fabulous Catholic writer and speaker.
Ch 1 There's no place like home
Home schooling is continuing the education we already started they day our first child was born. It is the parents' God given obligation to educate their children, an education that is irreplaceable. Children who are homeschooled excel. From reports, they score well above institutional school students. Mainly due to the one-on-one tutoring, and the parents' making each child's personal success a priority.
A parent's love and attention surpasses that of a school teacher's. It fosters encouragement, sense of self, and respect that cannot compare. When we homeschool, we educate for a greater purpose than obtaining skills. We focus on their personal relationship with God, character formation, developing positive traits (manners, talents, etc), and family unity.
The family culture homeschoolers have is enriched with positives that are undermined by the secular and unbiased culture taught to children in public schools. A Catholic student should be soaked in the riches of morality and virtue.
And if that wasn't enough to convince, the flexibility of our schedule is greatly appreciated. We have time to enrich our children in the world around them from the home and into the community and beyond. Life becomes their schoolroom. Then, when sickness, tragedy, or family matters require a break – we take it. Also, when a child is struggling on a lesson, there is always time to stop and work on it until success is achieved.
Ch 2 Making the Grade
Roughly 25% of private and public school students are proficient in reading, writing and math skills. This is in comparison to 70-80% of homeschoolers. And on standardized tests, they rank 15-32 percentage points higher than public school students. Simply put – it works! The attention to individual strengths and weaknesses help us overcome obstacles and boredom in the classroom. Each student's curriculum is personalized.
The levels or grades of education in homeschooling are based upon the student's abilities, not by age. This is particularly wonderful for families with children who have learning disabilities or children who are considered "gifted" or superiorly "smart." Each subject takes as long as it takes. There are no class time restrictions. Life itself is a lesson. The ability to stop and learn when a student is stumped, rather than skip and move on with the entire class is one of my favorite aspects. I recall not "catching on" in class, and missing entire lessons because the class had moved on. This created embarrassment and sometimes poor grades. Not every child is comfortable admitting their slowness infront of 30 children. They'd rather conform and blend in than stand out. This also applies to the "teachers pet" or smarter students. Some children feel forced to purposely fail at some tasks simply not to stand out amongst their peers. Yes, peer pressure to conform to the average student, instead of excelling and moving forward. Very few teachers let me advance in my books if I understood quicker, or take my time if I couldn't catch up.
There is always time for extras, such as field trips. The cost to purchase curriculums is minimal in comparison to private/parochial schools.
Ch 3 A Catholic Education
When homeschooling, there is more time to teach the faith. We can attend Mass, integrate Catholicism into all subjects, and there is no negative social distractions. We are forming consciences, which is a delicate task. Parents are required, no matter where their children are schooled, to provide spiritual and moral training to their children. In a homeschool setting, there is no risk of undermining the faith by teachers or students. Many teachers in our Catholic schools today may be "Catholic" by baptism, but not necessarily required to believe, teach, or understand Catholicism. A positive thing I've found, is that even the most faithful parents learn along with their children, enriching the faith of the teacher.
We are molding souls and characters that can thrive, while public schools diminish them. We can teach the true discipline through the commandments a school teacher wouldn't have time for. In the end, when our children reach their judgement day, WE will be held accountable for their initial formation. So when it comes to educating our children, I would agree that the Church comes first, and basic skills second.
Not only is it our privilege and responsibility to educate our children, but it is our right! Many resources point in this direction including the Bible, Canon Law, Papal writings, and the Catechism. Did you know that private schools were developed when the government took over our children's education from parents and made public schools. The Christian communities saw a need to fulfill the spiritual lives of their children that they new they would not receive in public school systems. Even today, presidential issues include a law that will issue vouchers to allow parents to choose public, parochial or charter schools. That would resolve the cost issues, but I still believe in the unbeatable choice to homeschool.
We know our faith to be as true as any "fact" or "proven theory." Yet, teachers preach our faith as opinion and teach children to be unbiased towards their teachings of neutrality. Often on subjects of morality, and when our children's defenses are down. And teacher's are not monitored on their own opinions or beliefs. Do you know what your children are learning in school?
St. Paul says in 1 Corinthians 8:1, "Knowledge puffs up; but love builds up."
If you've been through CCD and have had additional home teaching of the faith, you will have noticed that it is lacking both in book and teacher. Catholic churches and schools are failing to teach the truths to our children. We are being fed our faith by whomever is willing to come and teach, without supervision by church authorities such as priests and nuns. Luckily, we can ask God to provide for what we lack. We can make an effort to enrich our own faith and pass it on to our children as He asks.
Ch 4 Goals & Priorities
There are many teachable moments in a day of homeschooling. We constantly find opportunities to educate our children in life lessons, basic skills, and our faith. We don't just teach "Religion" here. We teach sacred scripture, church laws, and sacred traditions – the tripod of our faith. Take one leg out and it will fall over. (Thanks dad for that one.) We instill wholeheartedly, virtues for character formation. We have time in our days for faith-filled activities such as Mass, prayer volunteering, community activities, and other church Sacraments. We teach real life skills in a real life environment. Every day we are creating a sense of belonging and selfworth, discipline, and even teaching chores and responsibilities.
Ch 5 Socialization, monitored
In homeschool, there is no age segregation, no cliques, no "in-crowd." Children play together with children of all ages, and at gatherings sit by their friends who's last names may start with a different letter. As a newer member to the community, I can't tell you how interesting it was that in my public high school, most friend groups were made up of either people who had been in the same "by last name" homerooms over the years, or were in the same realm of intellect. There were preppies, slackers, loners, nerds, glamour girls, and a few more. Lucky for me, I befriended a few from each group when I moved to the area and was able to mingle around a stereotype (I think).
The friendships I developed in my K-12 years were not always positive and enriching for me. I can only hope to provide fruitful friendships for my children in ways that are pleasing to God. Not developed by chance of seating arrangements. And on a daily basis, my children will hopefully grow stronger relationships with their siblings as we work side by side. Also, as we obtain discipline in our home, there will be a stronger respect for us as parents. When we are faced with teenagers in the future, as many other homeschoolers prove, that there will be a more humble approach to hormonal emotions!
Peer-dominated education can be very harmful. I've seen it in school shootings, including my very own high school (Rocori High, Cold Spring MN). I've seen it in the sad faces of others, and in my own tears. It contrives rebellion and competition that can never be fruitful.
Especially in the elementary levels, I can vouch for positive personalities encouraged through homeschooling. The following traits are often downplayed and ruled out of public schools.
- talkative – helpful – bubbly – active – uniqueness – outwardly charismatic – and more.
I've seen these traits in my children, and myself at one time. I remember in Kindergarten at a Catholic school, being told not to help the other children. To be quiet. To wait to go to the bathroom. To not talk in the bathrooms. Then, if that wasn't bad enough, you were teased without teacher reprimand. Children can be cruel if allowed and unmonitored. Teased for weight, height, talents, weaknesses and even for being a top student. At home, we can deal with sin as it occurs. We will be THERE when our children misbehave and be able to teach a faithful lesson, correcting their behavior. There are peaceful resolutions made and they are lead by example.
Yes, here is the "Real World" at home. Home, neighborhood, church, workplace, and church. Mixed ages, sexes, races, and personalities gather in this real world. What is so unsocial about that?
The early life of Jesus was spent with his family. This family atmosphere is the perfect place to kindle the fire of our children's futures. There is consistency in family. The family is Catholic, monitored, and boasts with fruitful friendships. Just remember, we are on the ladder to heaven, not the social ladder.