Home Schooling

A growing phenomenon is found among parents who choose to provide their children with homeschooling. These parents vary in the extent to which they provide education at home. Some provide the full curriculum; others offer only catechesis.

Because of its newness, Catholic homeschooling is an enigma to many people: pastors, catechetical leaders, and even the homeschooling families themselves as they begin on their way. Many people have called our offices about concerns regarding participation in parish events and reception of the sacraments.

The Archdiocese supports a cooperation between parishes and families that home school children. It is important to encourage, to assist, and to support the homeschooling effort within the local Church. Together we look to a  clear understanding of the homeschooling ministry, providing clear guidelines in regard to sacramental reception, and encouraging a variety of means for building an enriching partnership at every level of Church life.

Catholic homeschoolers are invited to form a marvelous partnership with all our Catholic educators in proclaiming the saving message of Christ in His Church. We look forward to a future of mutual support as the Church and her families continues to proclaim the Gospel.  

Please contact the Office of Catechesis and Faith Formation for more info.