Homeschooling For Catholic Parents
You’re wondering if homeschooling is for you. But your inner critic is telling you you’re not enough. How can I teach my kid when we can’t get through homework without tears and yelling? How would the daily routine look? What curriculum will you use? Your house is already a wreck. You don’t want to feel isolated, like you’re on an island where everyone wears long dresses and raises goats. Plus, aren’t homeschoolers weird?
I am so excited you're here! This podcast will give you peace of mind as you raise successful adults who understand their Catholic faith and how to defend it. I’ll help you find the routine that works for you, you’ll still have community, if that’s what you want, and even a clean, organized home is possible (sometimes).
I’m Maeve Jemison, and I host this pod with my handsome husband, Mat. We’re Catholics who prioritize worship and apologetics through our homeschool journey with our five kids.
I’ve made many mistakes along the way. As a young adult, I left the Catholic church because I didn't understand what was going on. I was a government school graduate and high school teacher so I thought homeschooling meant replicating government school at home. (I was wayyyy off!)
When I finally learned the depths and truths of Catholicism, I was adamant that I would teach my little cradle Catholics about the history and beauty of the religion that Jesus started. No way would my kids be as oblivious as I was. Our homeschooling became a delightful adventure, with the Lord guiding us in tailoring our children’s education. I knew I had found my calling!
If you’re ready to thrive as the domestic church through worship, apologetics and homeschooling, then this podcast is for you!
Thanks for stopping by because home is where the truth is!
Homeschooling For Catholic Parents
64 - You are enough! Stop self-doubt with these 3 tips.
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Everyone who has ever pondered homeschooling has doubted themselves at some point. Am I going to ruin my child? How can I teach them? I don't have a teaching degree. I don't want them to have a bunch of gaps in their education. These are all along the same thread of the lie that the enemy whispers to us. Of course, he doesn't want us to teach our children about the Lord or protect them from a toxic Godless culture through schools that hope to indoctrinate and sexualize them.
You are more than enough. In today's episode, You'll walk away with three points of encouragement to silence the doubts of your homeschooling heart.
Published: April 13, 2025
Episode notes:
More explanation on the Carroll family as mentioned in this episode. I believe I only mentioned John Carroll, so here is clarification:
Charles Carroll of Carollton became the only Catholic to sign the declaration of independence in which many of his thougths and ideas were reflected.
Daniel Carroll served in the Continental Congress and signed the Articles of Confederation.
John Carroll was the first Bishop and Arch Bishop in the United States
And for those who care, here's George Washington's letter to soldiers to cease Guy Fawkes Day:
“As the commander and chief has been apprised of a design formed for the observance of that ridiculous and childish custom of burning the effigy of the pope – he cannot help expressing his surprise that there should be officers and soldiers in this army so void of common sense as not to see the impropriety of such a step at this juncture; at a time when we are soliciting, and have really obtained the friendship and alliance of the people of Canada, whom we ought to consider as brethren embarked in the same cause. The defense of the general liberty of America: at such a juncture, and in such circumstances to be insulting, their [Catholic] religion is so monstrous as not to be suffered or excused; indeed, instead of offering the most remote insult it is our duty to address public thanks to these our brethren, as to them, we are so much indebted for every late happy success over the common enemy in Canada.”
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