As a Catholic parent, your decision to homeschool goes beyond the common secular reasons of academics and safety. For your children, you have Heaven in your sights!
Why not send your children to a nearby Catholic school? You may not have access to a parochial Catholic school near you. Or the nearby Catholic schools may be too secularized or have questionable religious instruction. And for many families, sending many children to a Catholic school can be financially well out-of-reach.
And to be honest, homeschooling is just different than sending your kids to a private Catholic schools. So, why would a Catholic family decide to homeschool? These are some reasons that Catholic parents choose to homeschool their children:
- The opportunity to teach your children the Catholic faith through studying and living the faith in your home.
- The ability to instill your family’s moral values in your children.
- Education can be an essential part of your family’s domestic church.
- Your children can learn in the way that is best for them in a supportive and nurturing environment.
- You can foster family love and generosity through daily interaction with family members.
- Siblings will become closer with one another developing a bond to last them through their adult years.
- Family prayer life and liturgical celebrations can take center stage in your home.
- You will have opportunities to encourage holy friendships as you engage with other Catholic homeschooling families in your community.
- Learning becomes a whole-family activity.
- You can incorporate faith learning into all subjects and areas of interest.
Homeschooling is becoming a more popular choice for faithful Catholic families as they seek to guide their children in both their natural and religious upbringing. Consider whether these reasons resonate with you and give homeschooling a try if you feel called to this way of living and learning.
