Pentecost Has Come
Jul 11, 2026
Pentecost Has Come
Last Sunday the Church was set on fire. The Spirit descended, the doors of the upper room were thrown open, and the disciples who had been hiding began to speak with a boldness that startled even themselves. Pentecost is not a memory. It is a promise that keeps being fulfilled — in your home, this week, in the middle of everything. The gifts of the Holy Spirit are not abstractions your children memorize for a test. They are what you actually need. Wisdom when the curriculum isn't working. Fortitude on the day you want to quit. Counsel when your teenager asks a question you weren't ready for. Understanding when a child is struggling and you can't figure out why. Knowledge when you're choosing next year's books. Piety in the small moments no one sees. Fear of the Lord when the world presses in and you need to remember who you're really answering to. The Spirit came at Pentecost and he did not leave. He is here, in your home, right now. Ask him for what you need today.
"The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control." — Galatians 5:22–23
Summer Reading — Sign Up Now
The CHECH Summer Reading Program is open for registration. Sign up in May. Read four books in June. Celebrate at the Popsicle Party on July 9 at Annunciation Catholic Church — games, certificates, raffle prizes, Confession, and Extraordinary Form Mass. Open to ages 5–14.
New this year: the High School Summer Reading Club. Read Lord of the World by Robert Hugh Benson and join the discussion at the Popsicle Party.
We've also collected other reading programs your family can stack alongside ours — from libraries, bookstores, publishers, and restaurants. See the full list on the Summer Reading page.
Log in to Member Resources to register.
Membership discount ends May 31. Use code REGINA26 for $5 off. Join now.
Nature Spotlight
U-Pick Season
May and June are peak U-pick season in Texas. Blueberries, blackberries, peaches, tomatoes — they're all coming in, and there's no better hands-on science lesson than picking your own food straight from the plant. Find a farm near you and take your family this month. Find a farm near you at Mommy Poppins, Woodlands Mommy, or U-Pick Guide.
Upcoming in Houston
Summer Dance Classes — Our Lady of Walsingham | Thursdays, May 21–August 27 | Teen classes (ages 13–18) in Two Step and Country Swing, $5 | Adult classes $10 | $20 family cap | All welcome
DFW Catholic Home Educators Conference | June 5–6 | Irving, TX | Breakout sessions, Catholic vendors, used book sale, mentor moms, buffet lunch Saturday | Online registration ends May 31
Evelyn S. Frensley Outstanding Student Award — HMNS | $3,000 scholarship for two high school juniors (Class of 2027) | Deadline: September 1, 2026
10-Day Online Writing Camp — Teach to the Text | Start anytime | 30 minutes a day for 10 days | Argumentative essay writing, textual support, and MLA basics | Personal coaching on every assignment | Grades 6–12 and parents | A CHECH partner
Right to Know Magazine | $25 | Guide to cycle health, movement, and intentional living for women and girls | Created by a local Catholic homeschool graduate | Perfect for mothers and daughters
Looking for more? Visit our Community Calendar for upcoming events across the Houston Catholic homeschool community.
Catholic Reads
Summer reading season is here. Catholic Reads curates the best in Catholic fiction, spiritual reading, and literary nonfiction — reviews and recommendations delivered to your inbox so you always have something good waiting on your nightstand. Whether you're looking for your own summer reading or building a list for your teens, it's a great place to start. Learn more on the CHECH Partnerships page.
