Seton Magazine Catholic Homeschool Articles, Advice & Resources

Constantine tasked his mother Helena to travel the Empire and gather holy objects. It was during these pilgrimages that Helena discovered the True Cross. Saint Helena was the mother of ...

Helping the children create special notebooks of their religious studies from the start of the school year has resulted in wonderful memories for all of us.

Be not be afraid. Do not let homeschooling your children overwhelm you. Will there be frustration and tears but also joy and laughter? Yes, definitely yes.

Navigating a plan for your child with different academic needs is stressful but Seton believes all children deserve the best Catholic education possible.

Opening a new book is the beginning of a journey to become a better listener, have a wider vocabulary, and gain a better understanding of other cultures.

We would love to see photos of your children with their Summer Reading Certificate. There are also suggestions for projects to do along with their reading.

Why not create a little beauty in a corner of your yard this year using some plaster and flowers to honor Our Lady. Editor Mary Ellen Barrett shows you how.

Add some spark to the summer! Encourage your children in their interests so they can refine their gifts, bless the world, and lead more souls to heaven.

In times of trial look to Saint Joseph, his example shows us how to trust in God particularly when the paths of our lives do not turn out as we would wish.

This hand print paper lily is a sweet craft to keep little hands busy and is perfect to decorate your Saint Joseph statue or altar and later used at Easter.

This Lenten guide was written for homeschooling moms short on free time but long on their desire to please God and grow closer to him. Free Download Below.

Homeschooling mom and author Mary Ellen Barrett celebrates her beloved St. Brigid with a delicious bread, a bit of Irish tea, and favorite read along tales.

Kidnapped and sold into slavery, Josephine miraculously was lead to the Canossian Sisters serving others for forty-two years with her ever-present smile.

Updated for 2020 - Mary Ellen Barrett shares 200 ideas, crafts, and activities for your Advent calendar with books and activities for saint and feast days!

This Advent, whatever the age of your children, here are ways to create an atmosphere in your home to settle mind and heart to welcome the Christ Child.

Mary Ellen is grateful for having to slow down and enjoy each other’s company, and now with clarity, looks forward to new challenges and bright beginnings.

It was hearing the deathbed confession of a peasant that inspired Vincent de Paul to begin a lifetime of aid to the disadvantaged and bring souls to Christ.

After years of homeschooling and configuring many different homeschool spaces, Mary Ellen shares her insight and these moms and their spaces, seem to agree.

Seton is ready to help you be a Mentoring Mom, helping friends and family, new to homeschooling, by sharing your trusted insight and hands-on experience.

These simple activities will help occupy your small children while helping draw them into the sacred. And as a bonus, they make for a quick clean up.