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“All Hallows’ Eve”: New Picture Book by Anthony DeStefano

All Hallows’ Eve By Anthony DeStefano; illustrated by Erwin Madrid Published by Sophia Institute Press As an avid reader, writer, editor, and former homeschooling mom,…

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6 Ways Your Child Will Benefit from Entering CLSP’s Respect Life Month Essay Contest

St. Anthony of Padua taught, “Actions speak louder than words; let your words teach and your actions speak.” At the Culture of Life Studies Program,…

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‘All Shapes and Sizes,’ a Beautiful Way to Celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month

October is Respect Life Month. It is also Down Syndrome Awareness Month—“a month to raise awareness and celebrate the many abilities of our loved ones…

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CLSP Pro-Life Essay Contest

Throughout Respect Life Month (October)—a month dedicated to celebrating God’s gift of every human being—the Culture of Life Studies Program hosts a Pro-Life Essay Contest…

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New Lesson Booklet for Young Children Explores the Impact of St. Thérèse and Her Little Way

Thérèse loved those around her with every ounce of her being, and she knew that that love would change the world. It did, and it…

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Posted in The Homeschooling Life

21 Ways Parents Can Live Out Pope Leo’s Call to Set Faithful Examples for Children

In his homily during the Mass celebrating the Jubilee of Families, Children, Grandparents, and the Elderly, Pope Leo encouraged parents and grandparents “to be examples…

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Two Family-Friendly Ways to Explore the Life of Carlo Acutis

One of my favorite quotes from soon-to-be St. Carlo Acutis is that “all people are born as originals but many die as photocopies.” Why do…

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Enhancing Moral Understanding Through Pro-Life Lessons

Learning about and practicing the Theological Virtues of faith, hope, and charity and the Cardinal Virtues of prudence, justice, temperance, and fortitude help us not…

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Lenten Reflection Booklet Gives Voice to Biblical Heroes

The Bible is the greatest book ever written. Why? Because it’s the only place we can read and hear the word of God. So it…

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Advent Reflection Booklet Focuses on Christ’s Presence

Advent is such a joyful season! It’s a time to prepare our hearts, minds, and souls for the coming of the Christ Child. So often…

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