He Is Risen

The Easter season has begun — and it lasts far longer than one Sunday. We are in the Octave of Easter, eight days the Church treats as one continuous feast. Every day this week is Easter. Let that sink in. The world moves on quickly, but the Church asks us to linger here, to stay at the empty tomb a little longer and let the joy settle in. For your children, this is a gift. Don't rush back to the regular schedule. Keep the candles lit, keep the Alleluias ringing, eat the good food, tell the story again. The Resurrection is not the end of the liturgical year — it is the beginning of everything.

"This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it." — Psalm 118:24

Magazine Last Call

The 2026 CHECH Showcase Magazine deadline is April 15 — just one week away. Senior bios, awards, service stories, art, poetry, and essays welcome. All submissions are free and open to all area homeschoolers, and everyone who is published receives a free copy of the magazine. Submit here — or just hit reply and tell us what your student accomplished this year.

Teen Lecture This Friday

Our Philosophy & Theology Teen Lecture is this Friday, April 10, with Dr. Ben Nguyen on How Do We Interpret the Bible? The Four Senses of Scripture and John Chapter 21. While teens are in the lecture, UST Admissions will host a concurrent parent session on transcripts and dual enrollment — a great opportunity to get your questions answered while your student is learning down the hall. Register here.

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Community Group Spotlight

Collect and Connect

Upcoming in Houston

Discover the Beauty of Womanhood | Saturday, April 11 | 6:00–8:15 p.m. | St. John the Apostle Hall | For unmarried women ages 13–40 and their families | Topics: feminine genius, God's plan for marriage, family, and vocation | Food provided 

Little Women: The Broadway Musical — Alvin College Theatre | Opens April 11 | Performances April 11–12 and 16–18 | $12 advance, $15 door | The timeless story of the March sisters brought to life

Fleet Week Houston | April 15–22 | Houston's first-ever Fleet Week | Free ship tours and events | Part of America 250 | Plus the Houston Maritime Center & Museum offers free admission Saturday, April 18

Restoration Volunteers — Galveston Naval Museum | Saturday, April 18 | Help restore the USS Cavalla and USS Stewart at Seawolf Park | Hands-on preservation work with the museum's restoration team | Ages 15+ | A unique connection to WWII naval history

Our Lady's BBQ Cook-Off and Dance — Lux Christi Homeschool Co-Op | Saturday, May 2 | 6:30 p.m. (after vigil Mass) | St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Alvin | RSVP at luxchristihomeschool.org

Alley Theatre Summer Camps | Rising grades 1–12 | Week-long theater camps in Houston | Scholarships available

HCU All-State Choir Camp | July 7–10 | Houston Christian University | Grades 9–12 | $175 standard (deadline May 31), $100 for All-State members

Nike Basketball Camp at UST | Co-ed, ages 7–15 | Three sessions starting June 22 | $399 | Led by UST Head Coach Anthony Medina

Looking for more? Visit our Community Calendar for upcoming events across the Houston Catholic homeschool community.