+ November 17, 2010
"Do you wish to study to your advantage? Let devotion accompany all your studies. Consult God…Ask Him to make you understand what you read."
--St. Vincent Ferrer
Dear CHC Students,
Have you ever thought what a gift it is to be homeschooled?
Think of the blessings that you would probably miss if you were not schooled at home:
You have a shorter school day.You don't have to ride a noisy school bus, or get up early to catch it!Your mom's cooking is much better than cafeteria food.The subjects and books that you study help you grow closer to Jesus and your family, rather than draw you away from Jesus and your family.You can begin the day with Holy Mass, or with prayer at home.If you don't understand an assignment, you can get help right away, and from someone who loves you.
Another blessing is this: you probably understand that, right now, school is your vocation; studying well and learning can be done for God's glory. And studying well will help prepare you for your life's vocation as well. Maybe you already are hearing a call from God, perhaps to the priesthood or religious life. Because you are schooled at home, it is easier to begin preparations now. You might begin a study of Latin, or learn about religious life in ways that you might not be able to if you were not homeschooled. [For example, you might be able to take a week off from school to visit a religious order without worrying about missing school.]
Here are a few tips to make your schooling even easier:
Which subject is hardest for you? If it is O.K. with your teacher, begin the day with that subject, when your mind is fresh. Save your favorite or easiest subjects for last. That way you can look forward to the last subject of the day, too.Always, always eat a good breakfast and lunch.If it is O.K. with your teacher, perhaps you would like to do some of your family chores after your hardest subject is finished, and then return to school. That will give your brain a break, and get your chores done, too!Time yourself, to see how long it takes you to finish each subject. Then challenge yourself to see if you can finish the subject in less time the next day. [Remember to do your best each time.] You might be surprised at how much more quickly you can finish your schoolwork when you are really focused on getting it done. You might find that you can give yourself a shorter school day and have more time for hobbies, sports, or enrichment activities.
You can probably think of many other blessings to add to the list. If it is O.K. with your parents, make a list of the things you like about homeschooling. Have your parents look at the list, and then email it to theresa@chcweb.com. Please include your first name, grade, state, and permission to post your list. Each participant who submits a qualifying list of blessings will be sent a FREE e-book of their choice:
Coloring with the PsalmsMy Angel Coloring BookFrancis Story-Color BookOur Catholic Family Paper DollsHoly Papers
E-books make great Christmas gifts for siblings. Just print and wrap!
Finally, we want you to know that we have Holy Mass offered for you. With God's graces showering down, your efforts to do your best, and parents who care about you, you are sure to succeed!
With warmest regards to each and every one of you,
Theresa Johnson
www.chcweb.com
~Meggy
"Do you wish to study to your advantage? Let devotion accompany all your studies. Consult God…Ask Him to make you understand what you read."
--St. Vincent Ferrer
Dear CHC Students,
Have you ever thought what a gift it is to be homeschooled?
Think of the blessings that you would probably miss if you were not schooled at home:
You have a shorter school day.You don't have to ride a noisy school bus, or get up early to catch it!Your mom's cooking is much better than cafeteria food.The subjects and books that you study help you grow closer to Jesus and your family, rather than draw you away from Jesus and your family.You can begin the day with Holy Mass, or with prayer at home.If you don't understand an assignment, you can get help right away, and from someone who loves you.
Another blessing is this: you probably understand that, right now, school is your vocation; studying well and learning can be done for God's glory. And studying well will help prepare you for your life's vocation as well. Maybe you already are hearing a call from God, perhaps to the priesthood or religious life. Because you are schooled at home, it is easier to begin preparations now. You might begin a study of Latin, or learn about religious life in ways that you might not be able to if you were not homeschooled. [For example, you might be able to take a week off from school to visit a religious order without worrying about missing school.]
Here are a few tips to make your schooling even easier:
Which subject is hardest for you? If it is O.K. with your teacher, begin the day with that subject, when your mind is fresh. Save your favorite or easiest subjects for last. That way you can look forward to the last subject of the day, too.Always, always eat a good breakfast and lunch.If it is O.K. with your teacher, perhaps you would like to do some of your family chores after your hardest subject is finished, and then return to school. That will give your brain a break, and get your chores done, too!Time yourself, to see how long it takes you to finish each subject. Then challenge yourself to see if you can finish the subject in less time the next day. [Remember to do your best each time.] You might be surprised at how much more quickly you can finish your schoolwork when you are really focused on getting it done. You might find that you can give yourself a shorter school day and have more time for hobbies, sports, or enrichment activities.
You can probably think of many other blessings to add to the list. If it is O.K. with your parents, make a list of the things you like about homeschooling. Have your parents look at the list, and then email it to theresa@chcweb.com. Please include your first name, grade, state, and permission to post your list. Each participant who submits a qualifying list of blessings will be sent a FREE e-book of their choice:
Coloring with the PsalmsMy Angel Coloring BookFrancis Story-Color BookOur Catholic Family Paper DollsHoly Papers
E-books make great Christmas gifts for siblings. Just print and wrap!
Finally, we want you to know that we have Holy Mass offered for you. With God's graces showering down, your efforts to do your best, and parents who care about you, you are sure to succeed!
With warmest regards to each and every one of you,
Theresa Johnson
www.chcweb.com
~Meggy
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