Most Marian apparitions provide a message and a miracle. However, Mary did not speak during her visit to Knock, Ireland, in 1879.
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Ten Books That Changed My Life (And Might Change Yours) Part I
My father, an accomplished carpenter, always seemed to be building “one more bookcase” to meet the literary demands of his wife. For all the things that our large Catholic family did not have, we had a treasury of books. My mother’s consummate genius in homeschooling pedagogy reached its zenith with a simple rule for her children: you can stay up as late as you want as long as you are reading.
Read More »A Magnificent Seven: 7 Wonderful Quotes From The Newest 7 Saints
Pope Francis just canonized seven saints. John Clark takes a brief look at their lives and their immortal words that inspire Catholics around the world.
Read More »New This Year… SetonOnline Digital Courses for High School
This year Seton is beginning to roll out interactive digital courses that combine the traditional homeschooling experience with cutting-edge online tools.
Read More »Impossible Odds: Why We Should Never Ever Give up
Use the two traits of these three heroes to help stand up for your faith and freedom in an age that wants you to lie down.
Read More »Should Academics be a ‘Daily Grind’?
Academics and spiritual formation go together. Seton shares some of Pope St. John Paul's inspirational thoughts on homeschooling and the love of truth.
Read More »Where’s the Social Justice in Our Largely unChristian World?
For homeschoolers to make a difference in a largely unChristian world we need to command the tools of social justice - because it is a very Catholic notion.
Read More »Message to Seton Graduates – Make Politics Lofty Again
In Dr. Mary Kay Clark's "Make A Difference" speech, Seton's 2017 graduates are called to make politics lofty again, promoting truth and the right to life.
Read More »Exciting Online Development at Seton Home Study School
While Seton is expanding into the world of online homeschool courses, it is re-affirming its mission to retain the Catholic nature of its curriculum.
Read More »How to Get an Elite Prep School Education on a Homeschooling Budget
by Ginny Seuffert | Master educator, John Taylor Gatto, abandoned the New York City government school system in the early 1990’s stating that he was not longer willing to “hurt children.” He has devoted his life since then to articulating a different vision of education that turns children into lifetime learners.
Read More »Mental Independence: Why Students Must Start Thinking for Themselves
by Ginny Seuffert | Entitled students are given ample opportunity to work independently. They gain self-confidence. They show more focused initiative.
Read More »4 Tips to Forestall Hasty Conclusions
by Ginny Seuffert | John Taylor Gatto’s 13th theme, “Encourage children to develop a habit of caution in reaching conclusions” is especially important in our own times.
Read More »War, Saints & Sanctity: The Brilliant Book ‘These Are My Heroes’
Everyone has heard of Marine Biologists (look up the career of Eugene Sledge after his time in the Corps!) but few have had the idea that Marines might be effective ...
Read More »How Can I Motivate My Reluctant Book Report Writer?
In this round of Q & A's from homeschool families, Dr. Mary Kay Clark responds to the reluctant book report writer, when to call Seton counselors, and more.
Read More »How Important is a Catholic Homeschool Curriculum?
Last year, I finished writing the rough draft of an online Catholic economics course for Seton Home Study School. (It should be available for credit by fall.) Prior to this, ...
Read More »Politics and Prayer – Why We Must Pray for our Leaders
Prayers for our leaders? In Politics and Prayer, John Clark says that part of being good Catholic citizens is to pray for our leaders, whoever they may be.
Read More »How Parish Schools Led to Catholic Homeschooling
Ginny Seuffert explores the somewhat surprising history of the beginning of Catholic homeschooling, and its birth in the fading of parochial schools.
Read More »The Servant of God Fr. Emil Kapaun, American Hero
Fr. Emil Kapaun was a priest from the diocese of Wichita, Kansas. After ordination in 1940, he spent some time as a fill-in chaplain at a nearby military base while ...
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