by Evann Duplantier
As Catholic homeschoolers, we take every opportunity that presents itself to introduce the saints to our children. But, if you really want to get to know a saint, try spending an entire year with him. We call our homeschool All Saints Academy, and we choose a different patron saint each year. We start the school year by placing a picture of our saint in a prominent place in the schoolroom. Each family member gets the saint’s holy card and medal. We use books, videos, coloring books, and crafts to get to know our new saint, and make a note of their important feast days, prayers, and novenas. We turn everything over to our chosen patron and petition him daily to watch over us and guide us through another homeschool year.
 | 2013-2016 Saint Bernadette |
 | 2012-2013 Venerable Fr. Michael J. McGivney |
 | 2011-2012 Saint Louis King of France |
 | 2010-2011 Blessed Rosalie Rendu |
 | 2009-2010 Saint Juan Diego |
 | 2008-2009 Saint Louise de Marillac |
 | 2007-2008 Blessed Frederick Ozanam |
 | 2006-2007 Saint Vincent de Paul |
 | 2005-2006 Saint Rose of Lima |
 | 2004-2005 Saint Jude |
 | 2003-2004 Our Lady of Guadalupe |
 | 2002-2003 Saint Joseph |
 | 2001-2002 Saint Francis of Assisi |
 | 2000-2001 Saint Joan of Arc |
 | 1999-2000 Saint Philomena |
 | 1998-1999 Saint Benedict |
 | 1997-1998 Saint Ignatius Loyola |
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