Celebrating America's 250th, a free college-prep webinar, the feast of St. George, and our community spotlight on Queen of Saints Co-Op
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The Church gives us one of the most beautiful scenes in all of Scripture: two disciples walking the road to Emmaus, sad and confused, joined by a stranger they do not yet recognize as the Risen Christ. He walks with them. He listens. He opens the Scriptures. And only at the table, in the breaking of the bread, do their eyes finally open. For homeschool families, this is the whole shape of what we do. We walk with our children through ordinary roads that often feel like they're going nowhere. We talk through hard things. We open books together. And the moments of real recognition — when a child suddenly understands, when grace breaks in at the dinner table, when faith becomes their own — almost always come when we least expect them. Christ is the third walker on every homeschool road. Keep walking. Keep talking. Keep breaking bread together.
"Were not our hearts burning within us while he spoke to us on the road?" — Luke 24:32
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Celebrating America's 250th
America is turning 250, and Houston is marking the moment with a remarkable lineup of free and family-friendly events. Fleet Week Houston runs April 15–22 with ship tours, the Naval Ceremonial Band at HMNS, naval shows, and a drone show along the Seabrook waterfront. In May, original founding-era documents come to HMNS as part of the Freedom Plane National Tour — including a Stone Engraving of the Declaration of Independence and the Senate markup of the Bill of Rights. And year-round, you can tour the replica Independence Hall at Houston Christian University for free.
We've put it all together in one place. Download now for dates, locations, and links to plan your family's visits.
This is the kind of resource CHECH builds for Houston Catholic homeschool families every week. If you're enjoying our guides and newsletters, consider becoming a member — your support keeps this work going and unlocks our full library of member resources, enrichment programs, and community events.
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Queen of Saints Catholic Homeschool Co-Op (Pasadena)
Established in 2013, Queen of Saints is a group of Catholic homeschooling families meeting on Wednesdays in Pasadena. The Co-op uses RC History's Connecting with History — a Catholic, classical, chronological, literature-based curriculum — taught family-style across four levels for grades 1–12. Electives have included science, Latin, art, music, PE, cooking, sewing, writing, and government and economics. Reach out through their website to learn about openings for new families.
Members can explore more groups on our Community Groups page.
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Upcoming in Houston
Is My Teen Ready for College? — Free Webinar | Thursday, April 16 | 7:00 p.m. CT | Practical strategies for time management, organization, and confidence for college-bound teens
Neighborhood Community Day — The Menil Collection | Saturday, April 18 | 1:00–5:00 p.m. | Free afternoon of art, music, poetry, curator talks, and family activities | Houston
Global Teen Medical Summit — The Health Museum | Ages 14–18 | June 14–19 or July 19–24 | Hands-on healthcare experience with top medical professionals, cutting-edge trends, and real career pathways
Alley Theatre Summer Camps | Rising grades 1–12 | Week-long theater camps in Houston | Scholarships available | Registration filling up
Celebrate the Feast of St. George the Dragon Slayer on Thursday, April 23 | Listen to the St. George episode of Saints Alive, serve English-inspired food, pray for courage, and make a St. George and the Dragon 3D scene craft | Feast day plan courtesy of Catholic Printable Club, a CHECH partner
Looking for more? Visit our Community Calendar for upcoming events across the Houston Catholic homeschool community.
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RC History
Connecting with History is a Catholic, classical, chronological, literature-based history curriculum designed for the whole family to learn together. Each volume covers a different era — from ancient civilizations through the modern world — with lesson plans for every age, from beginner through rhetoric level. It's the kind of curriculum that turns history from a subject into a story your family lives in together — and the same curriculum used by Queen of Saints Co-Op (featured above).
See all CHECH partners
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