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"All in this Church today can list the issues that concern us, including the ability to meet the many demands and obligations associated with our vocations, our work and ongoing responsibilities. It can certainly be overwhelming. … With the Lord's help, be steadfast. Be patient. Persevere!"

~ Bishop Michael Burbidge, Mass for Homeschool Families 2008

Inspiration and Information Night for Catholic Homeschool Parents

Sister Rose Marie Adams, I.H.M., Director of Evangelization and Catechesis, invites you to join her for an evening of inspiration and information for Catholic homeschool parents in the Raleigh/Cary area.  Ministering to homeschool families is a cherished part of Sister Rose's responsibilities in the Diocese of Raleigh.

Date:  Thursday January 8, 2009

Time: 7:00PM

Place: Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Fallon Center 2718 Overbrook Drive, Raleigh, N.C. 27608, 919-861-4600

Please bring:  A cup of coffee, a pen and notepad, nursing babies, but your kids will be happier staying at home for the evening.

Please invite: Your Catholic homeschool friends in the area.

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Get to know Sister Rose:

http://www.dioceseofraleigh.org/news/new_ecdirector.aspx

"I am pleased to welcome Sister Rose to our Diocese. Sister Rose brings a wealth of experience to this position. Our Catholic faithful will recognize her as a talented individual who enthusiastically shares her love for the Lord and His Church."  ~ Bishop Michael Burbidge

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Annual Homeschool Mass with the Bishop
was celebrated Saturday Sept. 13 2008
All Homeschool Families of the Diocese of Raleigh (not just ARCH members...) gathered for their annual Mass with Bishop Burbidge on Saturday September 13th in Raleigh. It was a wonderful opportunity to meet and to pray with other homeschoolers from around the diocese.

Read by clicking HERE.

 

 

 

 

Summer Planning Meeting and Sign-ups for 2007-2008

Meeting on Thursday Aug 9th at 7:15pm

Contact Colleen for more info chenion@nc.rr.com

 

Association of Roman Catholic Homeschoolers ARCH

Our group's new name was chosen out of many wonderful submissions.

Please spread the word that *Torch* is now ARCH!!

 

End of Year Picnic!

Our rainy (monsoon-like) picnic was June 3rd from 3- 7 in North Raleigh

but several families braved the weather to make it a day to remember! Thanks!

 

Our May Crowning at 11:30 am at St. Joseph Catholic Church

the First Friday May 4, 2007 was a success even in the rain!

Marian Songs, Procession with May Poles to Mary, Adornment with May flowers, Crowning of Mary, and prayers continued our fine tradition.

 

Homeschool Information Night April 30 at Our Lady of Lourdes Fallon Center was a great success. Many newcomers from Raleigh and Cary came out to learn more about Catholic homeschooling and our support group.To learn when our next Info night will be contact- chenion@nc.rr.com

 

Our Bishop Burbidge celebrated Mass for a crowd of nearly 400 in our welcome Mass and Reception for him held Feb 24, 2007. The Bishop encouraged us with words taken directly from the Rite of Baptism, "You will be the first teachers of your children in the ways of faith. May you always be the best of teachers." For more...click here