How Every Family Can Pull Off Catholic Education

What is classical education? And why should you care?

Parents want to give their children the best education. But in today’s cultural climate, options feel limited. Many public schools embrace anti-family agendas, indoctrinating kids with woke ideologies.

So, what should parents do?

On this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet unpacks the benefits of Catholic classical education. This method of education focuses on forming the human person, using the great books of Western civilization. Many curricula include theology, philosophy, literature, and history, as well as math and science.

Find out why you should consider classical education when schooling your kids. This method is found in many different forms: homeschooling, traditional schools, co-ops…you name it!

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Father’s Spirit and Life article: https://www.hli.org/2023/08/the-spread-of-classical-education-and-why-it-matters/

John Senior's list of the 1000 Good Books: https://onlinegreatbooks.com/john-senior-and-the-thousand-good-books/

Chapters:
00:00 Why classical education?
02:35 Guide souls to Heaven
05:40 Engage with the world
06:30 People don't read!
10:17 Types of education
14:50 Financial struggles
16:53 Public schools
19:22 Don't focus on negative!
20:15 What are the great books?
23:42 Center student in library of the world
26:44 Critical thinking & philosophy
27:58 Holy citizens
29:53 Walk with parents
31:04 1000 good books
33:22 1st classroom is home
36:03 Ideology vs. truth
38:24 Kids' eyes light up!
39:41 Holistic education