

Having all of the children at home learning can lessen some of those logistical issues (though other logistical issues can arise, of course).īenefits of Homeschooling for Catholic Families I also know several large families that just find that it is difficult logistically on the family to have so many children in school at the same time. Even though some religious schools give tuition assistance or even waive tuition fees after a certain number of children, it can still get cost prohibitive for some families.

In addition to reasons that are traditionally mentioned for homeschooling, many large Catholic families point toward the desire for religious based education, but difficulty with Catholic school tuition. However, just like many other homeschooling families, Catholics are often looking for the benefits that homeschooling offers that they just can’t find in public or Catholic schools.Ĭatholic families may decide to homeschool for more family togetherness, stronger or more specific academic challenges, or extra opportunities or directed learning that can’t be found in a traditional school.Īlso, like so many other Christian homeschoolers, many Catholics want the opportunity to set a strong religious foundation for their children that might feel can’t be found in other venues. With the availability of a Catholic school within driving distance for so many Catholic families, some might question why those families would choose to homeschool instead of sending their children to Catholic school. Advertisement Why Would a Catholic Family Homeschool?
