2008 North Georgia Catholic Homeschool Conference:

8:30 AM

Registration/Vendor Time/Beginning Home Schooling Talk

9:00 AM

Mass

9:45 AM

Scapular Enrollment/Consecration

10:00 AM

Fr. Robert Levis The Impossibility of Obtaining a Christian Education in the Present Public School System

The shocking revolution of an secular interpretation of the First Amendment of the American Constitution, the Wall of Separation of Church and State. The little red school house is not what it used to be. Be wary of the “Prayer Police”.

11:00 AM

Mr. Joseph Pearce
Reclaiming Catholic Culture: The Battle Begins in the Home

The priceless heritage of Christian culture is the very foundation of western civilization. Over the past half century it has been systematically attacked and dismantled by the (post)modern academy. The fight to restore and reclaim this priceless heritage will be won or lost in the homes of Christians. Joseph Pearce will detail practical ways of winning this fight, and will show some of the weapons with which the fight can be fought and won.

12:00 PM

Lunch/Vendor time

1:00 - 1:20 PM

Mrs. Carole Breslin
Starting to Home School? You CAN Do It!” (Beginner’s Talk)

You CAN Do It! Learn of the importance of the continual flow of graces from the sacrament of Matrimony that makes parents the best educators of their children. Also discussed will be the many resources available for the new home educator, as well as practical advice to make the experience a memorable one for both parents and children.

1:30 PM

Dr. Catherine Moran
Educational Foundation: Learning Styles and Teaching Method

What do you do when your child just can’t seem to continue with his lessons? Various learning styles and methods for teaching your child Reading, Writing, Mathematics, and Religion will be explored by Dr. Moran. Learn how to identify and/or establish the necessary core foundation for your children. Numerous practical tips will be suggested Learning Styles.

2:30 PM

Mrs. Carole Breslin
Burnout

Details to follow

3:30 PM

Mr. Joseph Pearce
From Home to Home-Run: Preparing Homeschoolers for College
The foundations of a good education are laid in the home. But what happens when the homeschooler "flies the nest" and goes to college? What can be done by parents during the formative years of homeschooling to ensure that their sons and daughters are ready for the college experience? Joseph Pearce, a university professor, will give the guidelines necessary for parents to answer these crucial questions.

4:15 PM

Vendor shopping

4:30

Conference ends

5:00 PM
Parish Vigil Mass for Vendors/Speakers