make joy normal: Catholics in the new springtime
The Church is experiencing a profound renewal — a new springtime of faith. But what does that look like in your home? In your parish? In your daily life?
We are living in a time of tremendous opportunity for renewal: a new springtime. As Catholics, we aren't called to retreat from the world, but to become leaven within it—to live so fully in the joy and freedom of the Gospel that our lives might become an invitation.
Let's explore what it means to live as an authentic Catholic family in our time: the beauty of the Faith, the reality of raising children in Christ, the struggles and triumphs of Catholic life, and how ordinary families become instruments of the New Evangelization. From marriage and parenthood to education and community, let's look at joy—rooted in Christ and His Church—might become the normal rhythm of Catholic life.
Let's usher in the New Springtime Pope John Paul II proclaimed. Catholic family life doesn't have to look perfect to be beautiful. The world doesn't need more noise. It needs to see Catholics living with conviction, charity, and contagious joy.
Let's make joy normal.
make joy normal: Catholics in the new springtime
getting ready for high school
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Such a pleasure to welcome Lucero and Michelle who bring their questions about homeschooling into the teen years. We discuss challenges, counterwill and burnout. The importance of open communication and how community and fun are at the heart of a healthy wholesome homeschooling experience for the entire family.
1:11 - Welcome Lucero and Michelle
6:23 - Importance of community and fun
10:49 - How do you manage everything?
17:51 - Negotiating with our teenagers
21:28 - What are the absolute basics we need in their schooling?
36:15 - Burnout and crisis years
42:05 - Provide opportunities for fun
52:39 - The cycle of family learning
58:14 - Developing your own homeschool high school transcript
1:03:22 - Motivating our children when they're struggling
1:18:34 - Not caring about what other people think
Catholic Heritage Curricula
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Homeschooling with Joy Workshop, Part 1/4
Homeschooling with Joy Workshop, Part 2/4
Homeschooling with Joy Workshop, Part 3/4
Homeschooling with Joy Workshop, Part 4/4
Mother of Divine Grace Curriculum
Variation of "The Hat Game"
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