Formation
Ongoing formation for parents as the primary educators of their children. Lectures, recordings, printable resources, and opportunities to grow in faith across Houston.
The Weekly Collect, our newsletter, often includes a reflection like these, along with events and resources throughout the year. Past issues are archived in The Commonplace.
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Formation at the table
Daily formation for the whole family, not only the parents.
Before the Lesson
One printable guide a month and one story a week for your family's gathering time: a liturgical theme, a poem, a hymn, a composer, sacred art, and the old stories told aloud by Mrs. Marie Romero of HomeLore, whose lecture on fairy tales appears below. Ten minutes at the table sets the tone the whole day works inside. September is free for every family.
Explore Before the Lesson
Retreats around the city
Opportunities for prayer, reflection, and encouragement hosted by parishes around Houston.
Immaculata Conference
A weekend of prayer for serious Catholic teens. Sacraments, fellowship, prayer, and time away on retreat. $200 for the weekend.
January 8-10, 2027, at Trinity Pines in Trinity
Feather Rock Conference Center
Silent retreats for men, women, or teens and young adults. Sacraments, fellowship, spiritual direction, prayer, and time away on retreat. Costs vary for the weekend.
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Video & Lecture Recordings
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Shadows and Images of the Eternal in our Fairy Tale World
Marie Romero
How fairy tales illuminate eternal truths, revealing shadows and images of heavenly realities that can lead our families more deeply into mystery, wonder, and ultimately our Heavenly Home.
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The Homecoming of Boethius: The Great Conversation and the Community of the Mind
Dr. Andrew Hayes
Recorded live at Magna Conversatio 2026.
How the Great Conversation, the centuries-spanning dialogue among the great thinkers, forms the heart of classical education, and how families educating at home are uniquely positioned to enter into it.
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The Sound of Footsteps in the Garden: Why Spending Time in the Natural World Is Essential for Your Family
Katherine Leaño
Recorded live at Magna Conversatio 2026.
How time in nature grounds family life, helps children develop roots and identity, and cultivates the wonder and attentiveness that lie at the heart of home education.
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Printable Resources
Downloadable guides for your family's faith and formation.
A Child's Guide to Confession
A step-by-step guide to help children prepare for and receive the sacrament with confidence. Includes four examinations of conscience, prayers, and a take-to-confession checklist.
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