Insightful homeschool veterans and inspiring Catholic speakers

The best in Catholic homeschool curricula and materials

A chance to meet the Catholic homeschoolers in your area

Date:Friday, July 8th, 201612:00pm to 6:00pm

Saturday, July 9th, 20169:30am to 3:30pm

Location:St. Adalbert ParishKeller Center66 Adalbert St.Berea, OH 44017

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Sponsors

Immaculate Heart of Mary Homeschool Conference

Admission is free, but if you are able to offer a donation, we suggest $10 per person or $15 per family.

Abby Sasscerwas born in the Philippines and came to the United States in 1986. She is a wife, homeschooling mother of 3, author, speaker and founder of Project Nazareth. She is on a mission to help others simplify, declutter, and organize.

Fr. Shannon Collinshas been a long-time advocate of homeschooling and has spoken at many conferences across the country. He has appeared on EWTN and served as chaplain for the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Hanceville, AL. Father is currently a traditional religious priest under the Bishop of Covington, KY.

Phillip Campbellis the author of the Story of Civilization series recently published by TAN Books, and he is a very popular history instructor with Homeschool Connections. Phillip and his wife have 5 children and live in Michigan where he served as mayor of his town for 4 years.

Cleveland Speakers

Goody Bag Goody Bags will be available for attendees while supplies last. In addition to a wealth of literature from over 20 organizations, the bags will include a free CD from Holy Heroes.

Alice Komparis a homeschooling mother of 6 and the former coordinator of the Dayton Catholic Homeschool Conference. She graduated from the University of Dayton with a degree in Communication Management and worked in Long Term Care prior to staying home to raise her children.

Ginny Seuffertis a native New Yorker and mother of 12. She has been homeschooling for over two decades, helped found several homeschool advocacy groups, and is the #1 most frequent speaker at Catholic homeschooling conferences. Ginny is the author of three books on home management and discipline.

12:30 - 1:15 P.M. Alice Kompar

In this presentation, Alice Kompar will take a candid look at her experience as a home educator. What has worked? What maybe didn’t work quite so well? Geared for newbies and experienced home educators alike, Alice’s experiences help us take another look at the task of successfully teaching our children at home.

1:45 - 2:30 P.M. Ginny Seuffert

This talk takes 14 themes found in expensive private prep schools to place kids in positions of power and influence (identified by John Taylor Gatto), and adapts them to apply to homeschooling families so you can prepare your children for leadership in society, business, and government.

2:45 - 3:30 P.M. Phillip Campbell

Why do so many people say they love history but hated history class? If teaching history to your homeschooler seems daunting, this talk will guide you through inculcating a love and understanding of history in your child, emphasizing the narrative nature of history coupled with a theme-based approach. The talk will also explore why modern-secular attempts at teaching history are doomed to failure.

4:00 - 4:45 P.M. Abby Sasscer

This talk will present tips on how to declutter and organize your domestic church. These tips come straight from Abby’s book entitled Simplifying Your Domestic Church: A Spiritual Journal to Help Declutter, Organize & Systemize the Home. 5:00 - 5:45 P.M. Fr. Shannon Collins

The Holy Rosary is a scourge that beats back our enemies, filled with small stones that knock down any Goliath. It is a saving rope and chain that lifts us to heavenly heights. But the Holy Rosary is not just essential equipment for dark times, but also a sure means of ushering in an age of peace.

Friday

Short Break (a good time to visit vendors)

6:00 P.M. Day Ends

12:00 P.M. Registration/Vendor Area Opens

10 Things I Wish I Had Known

Your Children Can Change the World:How to Prepare Them for Leadership

History as if People Mattered

Simplifying Your Domestic Church

The Most Holy Rosary: A SpiritualWeapon for Homeschool Families

10:00 - 10:45 A.M. Fr. Shannon Collins

This talk is a discussion of the doctrine of Purgatory, as well as the importance of praying for the dead, especially through the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Furthermore, it is an investigation of the phrase, “doing your Purgatory on earth,” as being most beneficial to one’s spiritual life, especially for homeschool moms, dads, and children, who have embraced a difficult vocation.

11:00 - 11:45 A.M. Ginny Seuffert

Some of the toughest hurdles in homeschooling can be corrected with calm and confident parenting. This talk offers some insight into just what might be holding us back and how some easy, common sense adjustments will make all the difference.

1:30 - 1:50 P.M. Abby Sasscer

We all know that decluttering with little ones is quite a task. How can we teach our children to detach from their things, declutter regularly, and share with those who are less fortunate? Based on her children’s book entitled Sophie’s Stuff, Abby will share some time-tested tips and suggestions that have worked with her children in their little home in the hills.

2:00 - 2:20 P.M. Phillip Campbell

So you and your stay-at-home wife have decided to homeschool, but you work 40+ hours a week; what exactly is your role, and how can you be an integral part of the homeschooling experience in spite of your busy schedule? This talk will examine various ways that working fathers can be involved in the day to day activities of homeschooling to ensure that the effort is truly a joint endeavor of love.

2:30 - 3:15 P.M. Alice Kompar In this talk, Alice shares some of the educational tools and tricks of the trade which she has found to be the most beneficial in her own family--everything from the best online resources to everyday practical tips to help organize the homeschool day.

Saturday

12:00 - 1:30 P.M. Vendor Sales/Lunch Break

3:30 P.M. Conference Closes

9:30 A.M. Registration

Homeschooling: Doing YourPurgatory on Earth

Overcoming the Hurdlesof Homeschooling

How to Teach Your Little Ones to Declutter, Detach, and Share

The Role of a Homeschooling Father:What am I Supposed to be Doing?

A Few of My Favorite Things

Contact information:

info@ihmconference.org(540) 636-1946PO Box 574Linden, VA 22642

Short Break (a good time to visit vendors)

VendorsSeton Home Study SchoolSeton Used BooksTeaching TextbooksTilma, Inc.Walsh University

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Christendom CollegeFr. Shannon CollinsHoly Family ResourcesHomeschool ConnectionsHSLDAPhillip CampbellProject NazarethQueen of Heaven Academy