Homeschooling For Catholic Parents
You’re wondering if homeschooling is for you. But your inner critic is telling you you’re not enough. How can I teach my kid when we can’t get through homework without tears and yelling? How would the daily routine look? What curriculum will you use? Your house is already a wreck. You don’t want to feel isolated, like you’re on an island where everyone wears long dresses and raises goats. Plus, aren’t homeschoolers weird?
I am so excited you're here! This podcast will give you peace of mind as you raise successful adults who understand their Catholic faith and how to defend it. I’ll help you find the routine that works for you, you’ll still have community, if that’s what you want, and even a clean, organized home is possible (sometimes).
I’m Maeve Jemison, and I host this pod with my handsome husband, Mat. We’re Catholics who prioritize worship and apologetics through our homeschool journey with our five kids.
I’ve made many mistakes along the way. As a young adult, I left the Catholic church because I didn't understand what was going on. I was a government school graduate and high school teacher so I thought homeschooling meant replicating government school at home. (I was wayyyy off!)
When I finally learned the depths and truths of Catholicism, I was adamant that I would teach my little cradle Catholics about the history and beauty of the religion that Jesus started. No way would my kids be as oblivious as I was. Our homeschooling became a delightful adventure, with the Lord guiding us in tailoring our children’s education. I knew I had found my calling!
If you’re ready to thrive as the domestic church through worship, apologetics and homeschooling, then this podcast is for you!
Thanks for stopping by because home is where the truth is!
Homeschooling For Catholic Parents
127 - How to Write a Family Mission Statement (A Catholic Homeschool Guide) Because, If You Don't Build Your Family's Culture, Someone Else Will
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Every family is building a culture—whether intentionally or not.
In this episode, Maeve and Mat share the surprising story of how an unexpected weekend in downtown St. Pete became a powerful reminder that every worldview is trying to shape what we love and value. That experience led them back to an important question: What culture are we intentionally creating in our own home?
They'll walk you through a simple five-step process for creating a family mission statement that helps guide your homeschool, strengthen your family culture, and keep your priorities rooted in Christ. You'll also hear practical questions to ask your children, examples of mission statements, and encouragement to build a home that points your family toward its ultimate goal: sainthood.
Whether you're just beginning your homeschool journey or have been homeschooling for years, this episode will help you define what matters most—and build your family around it.
Show Notes, Published July 12, 2026
In this episode, we discuss:
- Why every family has a culture—even if it's never been written down
- The surprising lesson we learned from an unexpected weekend getaway
- Why intentional family culture matters more than ever
- Stephen Covey's wisdom on family mission statements
- The five simple steps to writing your own family mission statement
- Questions to help identify your family's core values
- Examples of Catholic family mission statements
- How to use your mission statement to guide calendar decisions, activities, and priorities
- Why your children will remember your family's culture long after they forget their worksheets
- The connection between intentional family life and raising future saints
Links:
📝 Read the companion article:
How to Write a Catholic Family Mission Statement
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📒 Catholic Homeschool Planner
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🎤 See Maeve speak live at the TBHC Homeschool Convention (July 18, 2026)
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Resources Mentioned
- Stephen Covey — The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families
- Stephen Covey — The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
- Dr. Kent Keith — The Anyway Poem
- Mother Teresa's adapted "Anyway" quote
- The four Cardinal Virtues:
- Prudence
- Justice
- Fortitude
- Temperance
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