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White House Orders Stupak to Keep Silent on Abortion


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The more pro-abortion leaders attempt to silence opposition to the pro-abortion
Senate bill, the more people speak out.

Rep. Bart Stupak informed Greta Van Susteren of FOX News that the White House
told him to keep silent on abortion until the President had a chance to walk him
through the pro-abortion Nelson-Reid Amendment.

Stupak responded, "I don't need you to walk me through the amendment.  I can
read, and this amendment is unacceptable."  He went on to explain his objections
to the Senate bill:

-- It recognizes abortion as a benefit covered under disease prevention (by this
logic, the baby must be the disease)

-- It forces taxpayers to subsidize health care plans that pay for abortions (in
direct violation of the Hyde Amendment)

-- It forces every enrollee in the federal exchange to pay a monthly fee to fund
"reproductive rights" (abortion)

As you know, the Senate bill and the House bill must now be reconciled in a
conference between Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid.  Nancy Pelosi has already
indicated her intention of making sure that the abortion funding of the Senate
bill is included in the final bill instead of the Stupak Amendment.

Urge
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care bill on the final vote.

As Harry Reid and Barack Obama forced this pro-abortion bill through the Senate,
popularity for abortion funding plummeted to new depths.  Only 23% of Americans
now support federal funding of abortions while 72% oppose it, according to a new
Quinnipiac University poll released just last week.

Now, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has stepped forward to
condemn the Senate bill.  The Bishops have warned that its blatant taxpayer
funding of abortion may force them to use their lobbying arm in an attempt to
bury the bill on the final vote.

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Thought the group might enjoy trying this "anti-gimmie" activity out.  Someone
was talking on Christian radio (www.avemariaradio.net) this weekend about how we
can't receive anything when our arms are full of gifts.  I thought of a Dicken's
style man with his arms full of packages.  He has too much to receive anything. 
Statistics show that American children receive in one year on average 72 new
toys!  I was thinking about how I could pass this concept on to my children and
thus this activity.  Thank you Holy Spirit!
Bet your children will surprise you!

A Blessed Advent to All!
+JMJ+
Caroline

Anti-Gimmie Activity

Take two bowls of dried popcorn (you could use a candy that doesn't melt)  Make
sure there is enough in each bowl for each child to grab two handfuls at once.

Give each child an empty bowl to catch the mess.

Show them the first bowl only.

Have each child fill their fists with the corn.

Game Rule:  You only get to keep what you can hold.

Show the children the second bowl explaining that this bowl has the "new and
improved corn."  It pops better and tastes better.  Let the children know that
what they have is "old" and the newness has worn away.

Ask the children if they can receive any of the new corn?  Why not?  What do we
need to do?

Have the children release the "old" corn into their empty bowl.  Talk about how
we have to have empty hands to receive.

Turn the conversation to Christmas gifts.  We hope to receive a gift from Santa
and gifts from family.  What do we need to do to have empty hands?

Anna, I know how you feel and I'm sorry I haven't written earlier. I agree with
Amanda (below) in that I really want a more relaxed, fun homeschool but it
doesn't work for my son. He is a very sensitive little guy (8yo) but can really
take the life out of me and it is unacceptable! I'm always torn between being
too harsh and too lenient. He misbehaves because he is angry about things out
of his control. I have to address his issues as well as not accept his
misbehavior.



By far the most helpful solution is to get Daddy involved. Fortunately, we have
a very strong Catholic community here where my husband gets great advice on
being a husband and father. He knows he has the ultimate responsibility for
disclipline in the home. His authority just goes much farther mine. So he talks
with my son before and after work about his behavior with me. When my husband
gets too busy for this, burnout returns to me. My son does not want to
disappoint my husband but I am chopped liver.



I also started to implement Sue Patrick's workbox system. Google that and get
the book. I actually got my library to order the book so others can read it. My
son, as well as tons of kids, really needs to know when the end of school is.
How much school do I have to do? When he sees his shelves empty (we use shelves
instead of workboxes) he knows he is done school and can get on the computer! He
needs that control. I can't add in anything that I forgot at the end!!! The
workbox system does allow for group activities and little fun things to break up
the day. Yes, it's pain to set up every night but it works well for my kids.
Plus, it's no more work than I have to do anyway. I just have to be discliplined
to set it up at night.



These two things have turned a pretty angry little guy into my loving son again.
Praise be to God!!! There is also a great new book at my library called, Wild
Things, about boys. I only had time to read a bit before it was due but I'll get
it again.



I hope this helps,

Ann

--- In CatholicK12@yahoogroups.com, "gusboogierosie" <dreamdog@...> wrote:
>
> Anna,
>
> We all have different homeschool styles, but I wonder whether if you changed
yours, you might feel some relief.  Having your son raise his hand sounds as if
you've got a pretty rigid school at home.  I could be totally off-base, but if
this sounds true to you, could you relax your expectations for how your
homeschool works?  I don't mean letting your son get away with whatever behavior
he likes...but making schooling just part of your family life, if it is quite
separate now.
>
> Again, I could be way off base...and that's not to say that homeschooling is
for everyone, at every stage of their lives, if only they found the right style.
>
> Amanda
>
> --- In CatholicK12@yahoogroups.com, "bonzaihardy" <bonzaihardy@> wrote:
> >
> > Thank you Lisa, how long did you Homeschool for?
> >
> > Anna
> >
> > --- In CatholicK12@yahoogroups.com, "ekjmom" <thezemaneks@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Dear Anna:
> > >
> > > Yes, I have been there.  Some children do feel as if they can "dump on
mommy" and act disobedient, with no consequences.  I was having a lot of battles
myself, with strong willed children, a special needs baby, and tremendous
burnout.  We have our kids in a Catholic school this year, for the first time,
and it has helped.  My little guy is still naughty in the morning before school,
but his teacher says he does fine at school.  My older dd is on the honor roll,
has friends, and (I have to say), we have fewer battles.  School "works" for
her.  My middle dd (the obedient one who didn't want to go to school), is
getting straight A's, but still would rather homeschool.  So it's a mixed bag. 
But it has given me more time with the baby, and more general "order" at home.
> > >
> > > Remember, kids are pretty resilient, mommies have a much greater load to
carry.  Our tone at home sets the stage for the entire household.  Never feel
guilty about feeling like you may want to try something different, or change
things up a bit.  The Holy Spirit speaks to us stillness, but sometimes we have
to be hit over the head to listen, that was my case.  :-)  Either way, we need
to "battle through" the darkness, or try something else.   Sometimes we just
need a little break (a sabbatical, if you will), to get to a more peaceful
place.
> > >
> > > God Bless,
> > >
> > > Lisa
> > >
> > > --- In CatholicK12@yahoogroups.com, "bonzaihardy" <bonzaihardy@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > has anyone gone through the stage, where you feel as if homeschooling is
not what you want to do anymore????
> > > > My son has been acting up so much, answering back, not raising his hand,
disrespecting me...God help me have strength, patience, you name it.
> > > >
> > > > I have question myself: should I continue homeschooling? what should I
do? what works in this type of situation? at the same time, I have a toddler who
I feel like I'm neglecting, because I'm working with my other child. Is it
normal to feel like this, I feel completely exhausted. Somebody, please throw me
your thoughts, ideas, advice, etc...
> > > >
> > > > Anna
> > > >
> > >
> >
>

Anna,

We all have different homeschool styles, but I wonder whether if you changed
yours, you might feel some relief.  Having your son raise his hand sounds as if
you've got a pretty rigid school at home.  I could be totally off-base, but if
this sounds true to you, could you relax your expectations for how your
homeschool works?  I don't mean letting your son get away with whatever behavior
he likes...but making schooling just part of your family life, if it is quite
separate now.

Again, I could be way off base...and that's not to say that homeschooling is for
everyone, at every stage of their lives, if only they found the right style.

Amanda

--- In CatholicK12@yahoogroups.com, "bonzaihardy" <bonzaihardy@...> wrote:
>
> Thank you Lisa, how long did you Homeschool for?
>
> Anna
>
> --- In CatholicK12@yahoogroups.com, "ekjmom" <thezemaneks@> wrote:
> >
> > Dear Anna:
> >
> > Yes, I have been there.  Some children do feel as if they can "dump on
mommy" and act disobedient, with no consequences.  I was having a lot of battles
myself, with strong willed children, a special needs baby, and tremendous
burnout.  We have our kids in a Catholic school this year, for the first time,
and it has helped.  My little guy is still naughty in the morning before school,
but his teacher says he does fine at school.  My older dd is on the honor roll,
has friends, and (I have to say), we have fewer battles.  School "works" for
her.  My middle dd (the obedient one who didn't want to go to school), is
getting straight A's, but still would rather homeschool.  So it's a mixed bag. 
But it has given me more time with the baby, and more general "order" at home.
> >
> > Remember, kids are pretty resilient, mommies have a much greater load to
carry.  Our tone at home sets the stage for the entire household.  Never feel
guilty about feeling like you may want to try something different, or change
things up a bit.  The Holy Spirit speaks to us stillness, but sometimes we have
to be hit over the head to listen, that was my case.  :-)  Either way, we need
to "battle through" the darkness, or try something else.   Sometimes we just
need a little break (a sabbatical, if you will), to get to a more peaceful
place.
> >
> > God Bless,
> >
> > Lisa
> >
> > --- In CatholicK12@yahoogroups.com, "bonzaihardy" <bonzaihardy@> wrote:
> > >
> > > has anyone gone through the stage, where you feel as if homeschooling is
not what you want to do anymore????
> > > My son has been acting up so much, answering back, not raising his hand,
disrespecting me...God help me have strength, patience, you name it.
> > >
> > > I have question myself: should I continue homeschooling? what should I do?
what works in this type of situation? at the same time, I have a toddler who I
feel like I'm neglecting, because I'm working with my other child. Is it normal
to feel like this, I feel completely exhausted. Somebody, please throw me your
thoughts, ideas, advice, etc...
> > >
> > > Anna
> > >
> >
>

I read The Pearl in 7th grade and cried.  The plot revolves around a poor man's
attempts to get enough money to pay for a doctor for his baby son, who dies
anyway.  Very upsetting to a child that age, I think.

I haven't read the others, to my embarrassment.

Amanda


--- In CatholicK12@yahoogroups.com, "s_claytor" <s_claytor@...> wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> My DD is in 9th grade this year in a K12 virtual academy.  For her Literary
Analysis and Comp. 2 class, she has to select a novel from the four listed
below.  Does anyone have any insights on any of these novels?  She's only 13
years old, so I want to make sure it's clean and not too graphic or depressing. 
I greatly appreciate your help.
>
> Susan in MN
>
> Jesse by Gary Soto
> The Pearl by John Steinbeck
> Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
> Let the Circle Be Unbroken by Mildred D. Taylor
>

Thank you Lisa, how long did you Homeschool for?

Anna

--- In CatholicK12@yahoogroups.com, "ekjmom" <thezemaneks@...> wrote:
>
> Dear Anna:
>
> Yes, I have been there.  Some children do feel as if they can "dump on mommy"
and act disobedient, with no consequences.  I was having a lot of battles
myself, with strong willed children, a special needs baby, and tremendous
burnout.  We have our kids in a Catholic school this year, for the first time,
and it has helped.  My little guy is still naughty in the morning before school,
but his teacher says he does fine at school.  My older dd is on the honor roll,
has friends, and (I have to say), we have fewer battles.  School "works" for
her.  My middle dd (the obedient one who didn't want to go to school), is
getting straight A's, but still would rather homeschool.  So it's a mixed bag. 
But it has given me more time with the baby, and more general "order" at home.
>
> Remember, kids are pretty resilient, mommies have a much greater load to
carry.  Our tone at home sets the stage for the entire household.  Never feel
guilty about feeling like you may want to try something different, or change
things up a bit.  The Holy Spirit speaks to us stillness, but sometimes we have
to be hit over the head to listen, that was my case.  :-)  Either way, we need
to "battle through" the darkness, or try something else.   Sometimes we just
need a little break (a sabbatical, if you will), to get to a more peaceful
place.
>
> God Bless,
>
> Lisa
>
> --- In CatholicK12@yahoogroups.com, "bonzaihardy" <bonzaihardy@> wrote:
> >
> > has anyone gone through the stage, where you feel as if homeschooling is not
what you want to do anymore????
> > My son has been acting up so much, answering back, not raising his hand,
disrespecting me...God help me have strength, patience, you name it.
> >
> > I have question myself: should I continue homeschooling? what should I do?
what works in this type of situation? at the same time, I have a toddler who I
feel like I'm neglecting, because I'm working with my other child. Is it normal
to feel like this, I feel completely exhausted. Somebody, please throw me your
thoughts, ideas, advice, etc...
> >
> > Anna
> >
>

Does anyone recommend a good magazine for a 16 year old girl???

Mary

Dear Anna:

Yes, I have been there.  Some children do feel as if they can "dump on mommy"
and act disobedient, with no consequences.  I was having a lot of battles
myself, with strong willed children, a special needs baby, and tremendous
burnout.  We have our kids in a Catholic school this year, for the first time,
and it has helped.  My little guy is still naughty in the morning before school,
but his teacher says he does fine at school.  My older dd is on the honor roll,
has friends, and (I have to say), we have fewer battles.  School "works" for
her.  My middle dd (the obedient one who didn't want to go to school), is
getting straight A's, but still would rather homeschool.  So it's a mixed bag. 
But it has given me more time with the baby, and more general "order" at home.

Remember, kids are pretty resilient, mommies have a much greater load to carry. 
Our tone at home sets the stage for the entire household.  Never feel guilty
about feeling like you may want to try something different, or change things up
a bit.  The Holy Spirit speaks to us stillness, but sometimes we have to be hit
over the head to listen, that was my case.  :-)  Either way, we need to "battle
through" the darkness, or try something else.   Sometimes we just need a little
break (a sabbatical, if you will), to get to a more peaceful place.

God Bless,

Lisa

--- In CatholicK12@yahoogroups.com, "bonzaihardy" <bonzaihardy@...> wrote:
>
> has anyone gone through the stage, where you feel as if homeschooling is not
what you want to do anymore????
> My son has been acting up so much, answering back, not raising his hand,
disrespecting me...God help me have strength, patience, you name it.
>
> I have question myself: should I continue homeschooling? what should I do?
what works in this type of situation? at the same time, I have a toddler who I
feel like I'm neglecting, because I'm working with my other child. Is it normal
to feel like this, I feel completely exhausted. Somebody, please throw me your
thoughts, ideas, advice, etc...
>
> Anna
>

has anyone gone through the stage, where you feel as if homeschooling is not
what you want to do anymore????
My son has been acting up so much, answering back, not raising his hand,
disrespecting me...God help me have strength, patience, you name it.

I have question myself: should I continue homeschooling? what should I do? what
works in this type of situation? at the same time, I have a toddler who I feel
like I'm neglecting, because I'm working with my other child. Is it normal to
feel like this, I feel completely exhausted. Somebody, please throw me your
thoughts, ideas, advice, etc...

Anna

Hi Pat,
I didn't get an attachment.  Thanks for the information!

--
Mary Joan

Get organized.  Regain energy. Create contentment.
I'm making today matter, are you?
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2009/12/3 Pat Martinsen <pat@...>

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> of Grace (12 to 1p.m.). The attachment contains the information in case you
> don't have it.I included the link in case you want to learn more about our
> Blessed Mother Rosa Mystica. One of my favorites advocations  of Our Lady.
>
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Hello everybody,




As most of you may remember, next week on Tuesday, December 8Th is the Hour
of Grace (12 to 1p.m.). The attachment contains the information in case you
don't have it.I included the link in case you want to learn more about our
Blessed Mother Rosa Mystica. One of my favorites advocations  of Our Lady.



If you would, please share this information and devotion with your families
and friends.



God bless and Happy Feast!

Pat















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When doing your Christmas Cards this year, take one card and send it to this
address.  If we pass this on and everyone sends one card, think of how many
cards these wonderful special people who have sacrificed so much would get.

            A Recovering American Soldier
        c/o  Walter Reed Army Medical Center
           6900 Georgia Avenue NW
          Washington , D.C.   20307-5001

FYI

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Just an update.

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The U.S. House of Representatives approved the Stupak-Pitts Amendment to
H.R. 3962, by a vote of 240 to 194, with 64 Democratic members voting in
favor of the amendment to ban federal funding of abortion in the health care
bill.

This is a great victory for the pro-life movement and for all SBA List
members who so diligently contacted their Representatives leading up to the
vote.  With the adoption of the Stupak-Pitts Amendment, the House of
Representatives made a principled and sound decision to continue our
nation's longstanding policy of protecting taxpayers' conscience in the area
of abortion funding.

In the coming weeks, we will remain vigilant and shift our efforts to the
Senate to ensure that these same pro-life protections are included in the
Senate bill.  We fully expect that pro-abortion leaders will still try to
find ways to sneak abortion funding into health care.

For now though, let's celebrate this great victory for unborn children and
women.  Thank you for all of your efforts in defense of Life.  Together we
can save countless unborn lives.

God bless,

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Hi everyone,
I do not believe this person who posted this should have been approved as a
member.  It seems she is associated with a commercial website.  I'm sorry about
that.  I have taken care of it.
Seana

--- In CatholicK12@yahoogroups.com, angelica.bright@... wrote:
>
> Dear group,
>
>
> I wanted to share some of the things I am learning with you. As we all
> know the Bible teaches us in many places how we must treat our fellow
> human being with dignity and respect. One of the main God-given gifts
> that separates man from beast is the ability to speak. However, words
> can build a person, or if misused, destroy him! It can sometimes be
> difficult to stop ourselves from sharing some juicy gossip, or pointing
> out someone's flaws, etc. The Bible teaches us, however, that by
> practicing restraint in this area and speaking with holiness, we build
> our spiritual muscles. Not only do we make ourselves better people, we
> make the world a better place!
>
>
> Blessings,
> Angelica
>

Dear group,


I wanted to share some of the things I am learning with you. As we all
know the Bible teaches us in many places how we must treat our fellow
human being with dignity and respect. One of the main God-given gifts
that separates man from beast is the ability to speak. However, words
can build a person, or if misused, destroy him! It can sometimes be
difficult to stop ourselves from sharing some juicy gossip, or pointing
out someone's flaws, etc. The Bible teaches us, however, that by
practicing restraint in this area and speaking with holiness, we build
our spiritual muscles. Not only do we make ourselves better people, we
make the world a better place!


Blessings,
Angelica

Thanks Michele.



Families can also email, it takes less than a minute!  Do you want your tax
dollars paying for abortions?   Make our voice LOUD..



Let your Representatives know you don't want abortion in healthcare reform!
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Colleen







Called earlier today. You go, girl pushing for calls!

Michele



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Called earlier today.  You go, girl pushing for calls!

Michele

FYI, please take the time to contact your representatives, it took me less than
one minute!  Every voice counts for the unborn!  Thank you!



From: Marjorie Dannenfelser, SBA List [mailto:information@...]
Sent: Thursday, November 05, 2009 7:15 PM
To: C Zak
Subject: Crunch Time: Health Care Vote in Two Days!




 
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Stop Pelosi From Peeling Away Opposition to Abortion


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Dear C,

This Saturday the House of Representatives is expected to vote on the Democratic
leadership's health care bill (H.R. 3962).

Nancy Pelosi's bill, which is more than 2,000 pages long, will open the
floodgates to federal funding of abortion and the loss of countless more
innocent lives.

You and your pro-life neighbors and friends are all that is standing between
Nancy Pelosi and her heavy handed passage of this radical pro-abortion health
care bill.  Pelosi has already been putting tremendous amounts of pressure on
members of her caucus to yield on the pro-life issue.  Now she has offered them
a way out.

She is now promoting a phony compromise called the Ellsworth language, which
simply creates a middle man to handle the federal funding of elective abortions.

Let your Representatives know that you will not accept a
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government funds.

She is pretending to give in to pro-life Representatives by professing support
for this phony compromise.  In the meantime, she still refuses to allow debate
on the 100% pro-life Pitts-Stupak Amendment -- the only amendment that actually
blocks government funded abortion in health care.

Tell your Representatives to reject any Rule that does not
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In the waning hours of this national debate, we will not stand for pro-abortion
trickery.  Make your voice heard today!

For Life,

  
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Hi all,

My DD is in 9th grade this year in a K12 virtual academy.  For her Literary
Analysis and Comp. 2 class, she has to select a novel from the four listed
below.  Does anyone have any insights on any of these novels?  She's only 13
years old, so I want to make sure it's clean and not too graphic or depressing. 
I greatly appreciate your help.

Susan in MN

Jesse by Gary Soto
The Pearl by John Steinbeck
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
Let the Circle Be Unbroken by Mildred D. Taylor

Our daughter in not in a cloister. This is a Carmelite Order that is
"Contemplative in the tradition of Carmel blended with works of the
Apostolate" as it stated on their home page. You can find out more about
this Order by going to their website:
http://www.carmelitesistersocd.com/
<http://www.carmelitesistersocd.com/>
We do have limited contact with her. We have visited her once a year for
a couple of days during one of our trips to California and get to have a
one hour family phone visit with her. We must say that we look forward
to the phone visits and our yearly visits, but there is never enough
time to cover all that has happened. She probably does not even know
that her photo was being placed on the back cover. Next month, I will
have to ask her how much she knew. It will probably be a surprise to her
as well. I know that one of the Knights in the local area will be
sharing this with the Carmelite Sisters.

You may notice that they have a prayer request section. The Sisters are
happy to pray for any of your needs. I will be praying for your husband
to enter the Church. The benefits are wonderful. Not to mention, he
could become a Knight.  LOL  This is a real benefit to the family
members. The road for my husband was a fairly short road to entering the
Faith, but it has been and continues to be an ongoing conversion
process, as it is for all of us.  I must say it was an answer to
prayers.  Now we are both praying for our other older two children who
have left the Faith.  God is Good and He will answer our prayers for the
conversion of our loved ones.

By the way we have adopted four younger children and are in the
processing of adopting four little foster girls ages 11mos to 4 years
old. The four girls are a sibling group. We were able to take all eight
of the children to visit our daughter this past Sept. We did not plan
this, adopting eight children, it has been the work of our Lord. That
will make for a total of eleven children the Lord has called us to
raise. The only way we are able to manage all these little ones is
because of  the many prayers of  Carmelite Sisters for our family and
the grace that the Lord so generously pours down upon us daily.

Teresa Osborne

Praised be Jesus Christ now and forever!

--- In CatholicK12@yahoogroups.com, Michele Allen <arochaallen@...>
wrote:
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> That's really exciting.  My husband's not Catholic, so not a Knight,
so
> we won't get the magazine (although he's been active enough at our
> church that he's been asked many times when he's going to join the
> Knights--quite surprised looks on the guys' faces when he tells them,
> too.   LOL).  So, your daughter didn't tell you?  Is she in a
cloister?
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That's really exciting.  My husband's not Catholic, so not a Knight, so
we won't get the magazine (although he's been active enough at our
church that he's been asked many times when he's going to join the
Knights--quite surprised looks on the guys' faces when he tells them,
too.   LOL).  So, your daughter didn't tell you?  Is she in a cloister?

Michele

marysfiat wrote:
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> Thought I would try to share this link that has Sr. Marie Rachel's
> picture and her witness to Knights of Columbus support. She is our
> eldest daughter. You will need to go to the very last page. (back
> cover). My husband was delivering the mail today as part of his
> regular job, as a Letter Carrier, when he saw her photo on the back of
> the magazine. It came as a surprise to us as we did not expect this. I
> know that many of the husbands are members and will be getting this in
> the mail today or in the near future, but I thought I would give you a
> sneak peek. I pray that this will be an encouragement to the youth
> discerning a possible call to the religious life or priesthood; to
> parents to know that they can and do make a difference and to all
> those who support with financial assistance, prayers and words of
> encouragement.
>
>
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> In His Service,
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Thought I would try to share this link that has Sr. Marie Rachel's picture and
her witness to Knights of Columbus support. She is our eldest daughter. You will
need to go to the very last page. (back cover).  My husband was delivering the
mail today as part of his regular job, as a Letter Carrier, when he saw her
photo on the back of the magazine. It came as a surprise to us as we did not
expect this. I know that many of the husbands are members and will be getting
this in the mail today or in the near future, but I thought I would give you a
sneak peek. I pray that this will be an encouragement to the youth discerning a
possible call to the religious life or priesthood; to parents to know that they
can and do make a difference and to all those who support with financial
assistance, prayers and words of encouragement.

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A%2F%2Fskin.issuu.com%2Fv%2Flight%2Flayout.xml&showFlipBtn=true

In His Service,
Teresa

As it turns out, the ³condemnation of Halloween² story wasn¹t quite
accurate:
http://catholickey.blogspot.com/2009/10/pope-condemns-halloween-hoax.html




On 10/30/09 11:00 PM, "Pat Martinsen" <pat@...> wrote:

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http://catholickey.blogspot.com/2009/10/pope-condemns-halloween-hoax.html

It's important to follow up on this false rumor floating around the
internet. The Church has never condemned celebrating All Hallow's Eve, All
Saint's Day, All Souls' Day properly.

Since I've been forwarding interesting liturgical year stories about
celebrating All Hallow's Eve/All Saint's/All Souls', I thought it was
important to send this to anyone who may have read the false stories...


--- In CatholicK12@yahoogroups.com, "Pat Martinsen" <pat@...> wrote:
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L'Observatory Romanoe and the bishops from Spain





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Thank you, this helps.  I will only start with 2 enrolled, my 5 yo I will
homeschool in K using the items I have on hand already.  Maybe I can 'ease'
myself in to managing the whole group eventually.

God Bless,
Naomi
--- In CatholicK12@yahoogroups.com, Myke Hitchcock <mykrhs@...> wrote:
>
>
> HI Naomi,
>
> I have used K12 @ AZVA for 5 years and I now have 5 children in the program
(11th, 8th, 5th, 3rd, K) and 1 too young yet.  The program is definitely doable
with a large family but difficult.  I do think it's worth it because my children
still reap all of the benefits of being home and being together.  It is a very
good and challenging curriculum, which is why we do it.
>
> The downside is that it can be very demanding and not very flexible.  There
are things I do to make it more "large-family friendly" and I try not to get too
bogged-down in the details.
>
> It's definitely not for everyone but it can work with some adjustments.  It's
best for those children who don't have too many learning challenges because it
is more work than some programs.  I'd be happy to correspond with you off the
list if you have specific concerns or questions. mykrhs@...
>
> Yvonne
>
> To: CatholicK12@yahoogroups.com
> From: snyderclan@...
> Date: Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:23:49 -0400
> Subject: Re: [CatholicK12] A question for a big family!
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>                   Naomi, I don't see any answers to this so I'll give you my
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> impression. I've seen emails from many large families saying that using K12
>
> in a VA is way too much work. Faith building efforts go by the way-side. As
>
> an independent, you can pick and choose how much to do. But even then, it's
>
> a lot of work for a large family. Choosing what to skip is time intensive.
>
> Others make it work but it's not easy.
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> Much depends on the strictness of the VA.
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> HTH,
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> Ann
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> ----- Original Message -----
>
> From: "Naomi" <naerivera@...>
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> To: <CatholicK12@yahoogroups.com>
>
> Sent: Saturday, October 17, 2009 6:59 AM
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> Subject: [CatholicK12] A question for a big family!
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> > Hi all,
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> > I am thinking of enrolling my children in PAVCS, but I am wondering how
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> > the school hours requirements will work for me.  I'd be entering my
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> > children in 4th and 2nd grade, and possibly one in kindergarten also. With
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> > all the hours we have to log, I'm afraid we'll be doing school for 15
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> > hours a day!  (Plus I have 2 other children age 3 & 1) Does anyone have
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> > experience teaching several kids at once with this program?   Is there
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> > lots of opportunity for independent work? Also, if a child finishes the
>
> > work for the day in less than 5 hours, can I fill their remaining hours
>
> > with something creatively school related like craft projects or
>
> > educational games or reading?
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> >
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> > THANKS!
>
> > Naomi
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HI Naomi,

I have used K12 @ AZVA for 5 years and I now have 5 children in the program
(11th, 8th, 5th, 3rd, K) and 1 too young yet.  The program is definitely doable
with a large family but difficult.  I do think it's worth it because my children
still reap all of the benefits of being home and being together.  It is a very
good and challenging curriculum, which is why we do it.

The downside is that it can be very demanding and not very flexible.  There are
things I do to make it more "large-family friendly" and I try not to get too
bogged-down in the details.

It's definitely not for everyone but it can work with some adjustments.  It's
best for those children who don't have too many learning challenges because it
is more work than some programs.  I'd be happy to correspond with you off the
list if you have specific concerns or questions. mykrhs@...

Yvonne

To: CatholicK12@yahoogroups.com
From: snyderclan@...
Date: Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:23:49 -0400
Subject: Re: [CatholicK12] A question for a big family!





















                   Naomi, I don't see any answers to this so I'll give you my
general

impression. I've seen emails from many large families saying that using K12

in a VA is way too much work. Faith building efforts go by the way-side. As

an independent, you can pick and choose how much to do. But even then, it's

a lot of work for a large family. Choosing what to skip is time intensive.

Others make it work but it's not easy.



Much depends on the strictness of the VA.



HTH,

Ann

----- Original Message -----

From: "Naomi" <naerivera@...>

To: <CatholicK12@yahoogroups.com>

Sent: Saturday, October 17, 2009 6:59 AM

Subject: [CatholicK12] A question for a big family!



> Hi all,

> I am thinking of enrolling my children in PAVCS, but I am wondering how

> the school hours requirements will work for me.  I'd be entering my

> children in 4th and 2nd grade, and possibly one in kindergarten also. With

> all the hours we have to log, I'm afraid we'll be doing school for 15

> hours a day!  (Plus I have 2 other children age 3 & 1) Does anyone have

> experience teaching several kids at once with this program?   Is there

> lots of opportunity for independent work? Also, if a child finishes the

> work for the day in less than 5 hours, can I fill their remaining hours

> with something creatively school related like craft projects or

> educational games or reading?

>

> THANKS!

> Naomi

>

>

>

> ------------------------------------

>

> Yahoo! Groups Links

>

>

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Naomi, I don't see any answers to this so I'll give you my general
impression. I've seen emails from many large families saying that using K12
in a VA is way too much work. Faith building efforts go by the way-side. As
an independent, you can pick and choose how much to do. But even then, it's
a lot of work for a large family. Choosing what to skip is time intensive.
Others make it work but it's not easy.

Much depends on the strictness of the VA.

HTH,
Ann
----- Original Message -----
From: "Naomi" <naerivera@...>
To: <CatholicK12@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, October 17, 2009 6:59 AM
Subject: [CatholicK12] A question for a big family!


> Hi all,
> I am thinking of enrolling my children in PAVCS, but I am wondering how
> the school hours requirements will work for me.  I'd be entering my
> children in 4th and 2nd grade, and possibly one in kindergarten also. With
> all the hours we have to log, I'm afraid we'll be doing school for 15
> hours a day!  (Plus I have 2 other children age 3 & 1) Does anyone have
> experience teaching several kids at once with this program?   Is there
> lots of opportunity for independent work? Also, if a child finishes the
> work for the day in less than 5 hours, can I fill their remaining hours
> with something creatively school related like craft projects or
> educational games or reading?
>
> THANKS!
> Naomi
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>

Hi all,
I am thinking of enrolling my children in PAVCS, but I am wondering how the
school hours requirements will work for me.  I'd be entering my children in 4th
and 2nd grade, and possibly one in kindergarten also. With all the hours we have
to log, I'm afraid we'll be doing school for 15 hours a day!  (Plus I have 2
other children age 3 & 1) Does anyone have experience teaching several kids at
once with this program?   Is there lots of opportunity for independent work?
Also, if a child finishes the work for the day in less than 5 hours, can I fill
their remaining hours with something creatively school related like craft
projects or educational games or reading?

THANKS!
Naomi