Conference recap, teen lectures, and upcoming events for Catholic homeschoolers
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St. Thomas Aquinas: Patron of Students
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On January 28, we celebrate the feast of St. Thomas Aquinas, the Angelic Doctor and patron of students, scholars, and Catholic schools. As our students face exams, challenging assignments, and the daily effort of learning, let us invoke his powerful intercession. St. Thomas combined towering intellect with profound humility, teaching us that all knowledge ultimately leads to God. In those hard moments—when the material won't click, when focus fails, when the task feels impossible—turn to him in prayer. We are raising saints to seek, know, love, and serve God!
Prayer before Study: "Creator of all things, true source of light and wisdom, pour forth a ray of Your brightness into the darkness of my understanding..."
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The Great Conversation Continues
Thank you to everyone who joined us at the University of St. Thomas for Magna Conversatio: The Great Conversation! Dr. Andrew Hayes explored the homecoming of Boethius and the community of the mind, while Katherine Leaño reminded us why time in the natural world is essential for family life. Our teens enjoyed a campus tour, a mock lecture from Dr. Eric Mabry on the Book of Exodus, and a Q&A with current college students.
Missed a talk? Recordings will be available soon on our Formation page.
Want more? Sign up for our Teen Lecture Series on campus—continuing the Great Conversation throughout the year! Get the 4-Pack
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Campion Hall | Montgomery
Presentation of the Lord Catholic Church in Montgomery offers Campion Hall, an educational initiative supporting homeschool families with à la carte classes one day a week, and Campion Core, a hybrid model for K–8. Rooted in the parish's mission to educate and evangelize, these programs seek to enrich home education within a Catholic context—instilling a love of the true, the good, and the beautiful.
Campion Core is expanding to high school! Join an info night to learn about dates, curriculum, long-term vision, and short-term goals:
- Tuesday, January 28 — 7:30pm, St. Joseph Building
- Saturday, January 31 — 10:30am, St. Joseph Building
Learn more | Campion Hall
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Upcoming in Houston
Cor Mundi: After Motets | January 31, 2026 | Renaissance masterpieces by Tallis, Victoria, and Guerrero paired with new motets by composer Daniel Knaggs. 7:30pm at St. Paul's United Methodist Church. Tickets
LUX Middle School Sacred Poetry Contest | Deadline February 20, 2026 | Catholic Literary Arts invites 6th–8th grade homeschool students to write about spiritual topics. Enter here
Resource Picks
Magnolia School Summer Camps | Looking ahead to summer? Magnolia School (all-girls, liberal arts, K–8) offers day camps for girls entering PreK4–8th grade. Past themes include ancient world explorers, cooking across the USA, and Camp Magnolia. Learn more
Lacing Rosary Set | Keep little hands busy and engaged while praying the Rosary! This printable download ($1.99) includes all four mysteries. Laminate, punch holes, and let the kids lace their way through each decade. Get it here
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Sophia Institute Press
This week we celebrate the feast of St. Thomas Aquinas—and what better way to honor the Angelic Doctor than with good books? Sophia Institute Press publishes faithful Catholic titles for the whole family, from theology and spirituality to children's books and homeschool resources.
CHECH members receive 20% off through our partnership. Click here for code. Sophia Institute has also generously donated to our conference raffle.
Shop Sophia Institute Press | See all CHECH partnerships
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