ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC HOMESCHOOL
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CATHOLIC HOMESCHOOL STORES

Large selection of books and homeschooling materials sold at discounted prices.

Specializes in homeschool materials. Offers discounts on shipping.

Offers lesson plans, homeschool materials, mom's support, free curricula and more. Please look at the Vocations section of the website.

Emmanuel Books

Carries a large selection of homeschool materials, including Mother of Divine Grace syllabi. Allows returns within 30 days of receipt of most items if not completely satisfied. Their customer service is excellent!

Our Father's House
Carries educational materials created by and for Catholic families, including the ABCs of Christian Culture.

Sacred Heart Books and Gifts
Offers "almost everything at discount prices". In honor of their 10th anniversary, they are offering free shipping throughout 2007.

CATHOLIC PUBLISHERS

Bethlehem Books
Publishes a "treasury of wholesome, character-building literature".

Hillside Education
Publishes "quality literature study guides, historical novels, and language art resources with a distinctly Catholic perspective."

Ignatius Press
Offers Catholic books, videos, music, and more.

Neumann Press
Publishes orthodox Catholic books and homeschooling materials. All items carry a 30-day money-back guarantee.

Pauline Books and Media
The Daughters of St. Paul publish stories of the saints for children and resources for adults. The Saint-A-Day feature on their home page is very helpful.

Sophia Institute Press
Publishes "Catholic classics for a new generation of readers".

Stone Tablet Press
Publishes the Catholic phonics series, Little Angel Readers.

Tan Books
Specializes in publishing traditional Catholic books.

FAITH LINKS

EWTN

Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament
Includes information about the Poor Clares of Adoration, Our Lady of the Angels Monastery

Vatican

LEGAL LINKS

Home School Legal Defense Association
"A non-profit advocacy organization established to defend and advance the constitutional right of parents to direct the education of their children and to protect family freedoms."

LOCAL LINKS

Washington Homeschool Organization
Phone: 425-251-0439

Sacred Heart Radio
AM 1050
Listener supported 24 hour Catholic Radio

MAGAZINES

Heart and Mind

Leslie Payne and Karen Horton edit a Catholic magazine, Heart and Mind: A Resource for Catholic Homeschoolers. Leslie and Karen are joined by a team of contributing editors: Laura Berquist edits a column on classical home education; Maureen Wittmann writes on thrifty homeschooling; Cay Gibson focuses on literature in each issue; Pattie Kelley-Huff manages the special-needs column; Nancy Carpentier Brown coordinates resource reviews and a column of contributions from current and former homeschooling students. Each issue features a pull-out unit study. The magazine focuses on issues unique to Catholic homeschoolers, including resource reviews from a Catholic perspective, religious education, tips for managing large families and ideas for observing the liturgical year with children. (The above information was taken directly from Heart and Mind with permission).

A one year subscription (4 issues) costs $20.
A two year subscription (8 issues) costs $32.

Subscriptions can be obtained by sending payments to:

Heart & Mind Subscriptions
PO Box 420881
San Diego, CA 92142

or at their website: www.heart-and-mind.com

MOVIE REVIEWS

Decent Films
is a Christian based guide to films.

Plugged in Online
provides movie reviews from Focus on the Family.

PRO-LIFE ORGANIZATIONS

American Life League

This organization works to defend the "sanctity of all innocent human life" from fertilization to natural death. They are truly, "Pro-life - without exception, without compromise, without apology."

Gospel of Life Institute
This organization is committed to promoting a culture of life in Washington state

RELIGIOUS

Abbey of Regina Laudis

Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles

Marymount Hermitage: Contemplative Sisters of Mary

Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration, Our Lady of Solitude Monastery

Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration, Saint Joseph Adoration Monastery

RESOURCE LINKS

Alison's Montessori
Sells quality Montessori products at reasonable prices.

Catholic Homeschool Support
Provides contact information for local Catholic homeschool support groups.

Domestic Church
This site is designed to help families make their homes a Domestic Church. It offers numerous activities and articles.

Holy Habits
This company makes and sells nun paper dolls. They make great birthday and Christmas gifts.

Love2Learn (Favorite Resources for Catholic Homeschoolers)

I stumbled upon Favorite Resources for Catholic Homeschoolers approximately one year after I started tutoring for homeschooling families. The website contains reviews of materials and books that are appropriate for Catholic homeschoolers. It also includes sample pages of some of the titles and helpful articles. I highly recommend Favorite Resources for Catholic Homeschoolers to those considering homeschooling, new homeschoolers, and anyone who wants more information about Catholic materials.

Mater Amabilis

Offers "a free online Catholic Charlotte Mason curriculum".

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06/26/2008