Meet the 2026 scholarship winners, preorder the Showcase Magazine, spring migration birding spotlight, and summer programs
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Today the Church celebrates one of its most extraordinary women — a Doctor of the Church, a mystic, a diplomat, and a Dominican laywoman who never stopped being a daughter in her father's house. Catherine of Siena had no formal education, yet she counseled popes, dictated some of the most penetrating spiritual writing in the Western tradition, and changed the course of Church history. She did all of this not from a convent or a university but from the middle of ordinary life — caring for the sick, serving the poor, and praying in her small room at home. For homeschooling mothers, Catherine is a powerful patron. She proves that sanctity does not require credentials, that a woman formed in prayer and rooted in family can speak with authority the world cannot ignore. Her feast day is a good day to ask: what is God doing in the quiet of our homes that we cannot yet see?
"Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire." — St. Catherine of Siena
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2026 CHECH Senior Scholarship Winners
We are proud to announce the winners of the 2026 CHECH Senior Scholarship. This year's theme, Magna Conversatio — The Great Conversation, asked seniors to reflect on the ongoing dialogue between truth, faith, and the human person across the centuries.
Aiden Guillory — The Echo in the Halls: Reflections on the Great Conversation
Agustín Torello — The Great Conversation: Truth Across Time
Both winning essays will be published in the 2026 Showcase Magazine, which includes essays, poetry, short stories, artwork, photography, awards, service highlights, and senior profiles from Catholic homeschoolers across Houston. Preorder your copy now for $12 pickup at the Spring Showcase or $18 shipped. Save with a preorder. Full price is $15 at the event and beyond, limited quantity.
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Upcoming in Houston
Nature Notebooks for Every Age — Scholé Sisters with John Muir Laws | Live May 5 & 12 | 2:30 p.m. CT | Two-part workshop on nature journaling for children, teens, and adults | $22.99 for lifetime access or included with a Scholé Sisters membership | Replays available
Universal Learner Courses — Arizona State University | $25 per course | Earn college credit — pay $400 only after passing if you want it on your transcript | On-demand, self-paced, non-proctored | No age requirements
Family Literacy Network — Texas Reading Institute | One-on-one reading intervention for children and adults, with or without dyslexia | Parents learn how to support progress at home | Houston | Enrolling now
The Lab — HMNS Teen Classes | Ages 13–14 | One-day investigative classes at HMNS | Expert discussions, hands-on problem-solving, and behind-the-scenes experiences
Summer Children's Programs — Houston Arboretum | Ages 4–12 | Week-long Nature Camps, Discovery Days, Animal Tales, and Little Explorers | Drop-off and parent-accompanied options available
Looking for more? Visit our Community Calendar for upcoming events across the Houston Catholic homeschool community.
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Partner Spotlight: JAM with Latin
JAM with Latin makes classical language learning accessible and enjoyable for families. Their programs bring Latin to life through songs, games, and engaging curriculum designed for homeschoolers. Latin is the language of the Church, the foundation of the Western intellectual tradition, and the thread that connects your students to the Great Conversation that has shaped Catholic thought for two thousand years. CHECH members receive $25 off a course through the Member Discounts page.
Learn more about JAM with Latin and our other partners on the CHECH Partnerships page.
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