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Welcome! 4Real is a volunteer ministry providing family-to-family support for Catholic parent educators and friends who emphasize Living Books as they design or adapt curriculum to meet their family needs. This message board is moderated by Catholic home educating mothers who value a respectful and courteous online haven and respect prudential decisions made between spouses. We strive to choose the choicest part of educational opportunities, hold fast to what is good, share a loosely defined educational philosophy, and enjoy its related methods. Many members identify with a similar philosophy and use similar methods while all members have ideas, methods, materials, and experiences to share. If you identify with and enjoy a similar approach to home education, may this board be only an encouragement as you fulfill your vocation while learning in the heart of the home. If you are new to home education, designing curriculum, or the Catholic faith, a special welcome!

During this Year For Priests we join in prayer for our beloved priests who bring the Sacrament of His Body and Blood to us. We pray that the Blessed Mother wrap her mantle around our priests and through her intercession strengthen them for their ministry.

And I will give you pastors according to my own heart, and they shall feed you with knowledge and doctrine. -Jeremias 3:15

The priest has the key of the heavenly treasures; it is he who opens the door; he is the steward of the good God, the distributor of His wealth. -The Cure of Ars, St. John Vianney

St. John Mary Vianney, pray for us and all our priests!

The time now is
July 02 2009 at 7:35pm.


A Living Education
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Open Forum [no new posts] Real Learning and More    Moderators: missionfamily Leonie Willa
The nuts and bolts of how we emphasize living books while designing or adapting curriculum to meet our family's needs.
1749 19274 July 02 2009 at 7:27pm
By Bookswithtea View Last Post
Open Forum [no new posts] Rabbit Trails    Moderators: MaryM
Excited about a book or idea that has you off on a unit study? Looking for inspiration? You're welcome here!
300 2862 July 02 2009 at 4:57pm
By MaryM View Last Post
Open Forum [no new posts] Life in the Domestic Church    Moderators: MaryM
Share ideas for living the liturgical year, sacrament preparation, and religious education including Catholic Mosaic and more.
2553 22753 July 02 2009 at 6:53pm
By Bridget View Last Post
Open Forum [no new posts] Living Language Arts    Moderators: missionfamily
Let's talk about the particulars of reading and writing, copywork, dictation, and narration.
657 4469 June 27 2009 at 9:59pm
By Mackfam View Last Post
Open Forum [no new posts] Picture Book Discoveries    Moderators: stefoodie Angie Mc
Share great titles and experiences with picture books you and your family love.
483 2619 July 02 2009 at 2:12pm
By MaryM View Last Post
Open Forum [no new posts] Living Literature    Moderators: SuzanneG
Excited about a particular living book? Looking for a good read for your children? Join us here to discuss great literature and poetry.
619 4887 July 01 2009 at 1:17pm
By lapazfarm View Last Post
Open Forum [no new posts] Living and Loving Numbers    Moderators: Leonie
A chance to share mathematical ideas and discoveries and to discuss both curricula and living math.
417 2743 June 25 2009 at 6:22am
By Sharyn View Last Post
Open Forum [no new posts] Across Time and Place    Moderators: MaryM
Join us as we explore the history, geography,languages, and cultures of the world through living books, field trips, projects and more.
829 5739 July 02 2009 at 4:23pm
By cvbmom View Last Post
Open Forum [no new posts] The Great Outdoors    Moderators: Mary Chris
Come along for nature study and all things pertaining to science and outdoor education.
1119 8009 July 01 2009 at 2:16pm
By julia s. View Last Post
Open Forum [no new posts] Cultivating Beauty and Culture    Moderators: MaryM stefoodie
Nurture your creative side and discuss art, music, drama, and dance.
622 3927 July 02 2009 at 1:22pm
By mamaof3 View Last Post
Open Forum [no new posts] Early Childhood Learning    Moderators: SuzanneG Mackfam
A place to discuss hands-on learning in the early years. Find ideas to educate preschoolers, order your environment, and create self-paced curriculum.
789 7126 July 02 2009 at 11:23am
By mamaof3 View Last Post
Open Forum [no new posts] The High School Years    Moderators: Leonie
The ins and outs of high school course selection, transcripts, and more.
362 3643 July 02 2009 at 3:32pm
By Bookswithtea View Last Post
Open Forum [no new posts] Special Blessings    Moderators: Willa
A place to share and to encourage as we raise children with special needs.
257 1986 June 30 2009 at 8:11am
By melanie View Last Post

Heart of the Home
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Open Forum [no new posts] We Pray to the Lord    Moderators: Angie Mc aussieannie cathhomeschool
Bring your prayer requests here. We promise to pray for your intentions. Expect miracles.
5082 94765 July 02 2009 at 6:34pm
By aussieannie View Last Post
Open Forum [no new posts] Hidden Treasure    Moderators: aussieannie
Come join the search for Hidden Treasure with your 4Real friends as we explore together ways to live a life of dedication to the virtues of Mary.
129 1475 June 29 2009 at 11:55am
By Nique View Last Post
Open Forum [no new posts] Philosophy of Education    Moderators: Willa
Conversation, considerations and questions about the great ideas, curricula and methods that inspire us.
117 1788 July 02 2009 at 6:26pm
By ladybugs View Last Post
Open Forum [no new posts] Our Lady's Loom, Larder, and Laundry    Moderators: stefoodie Mary Chris
The arts of cooking, cleaning, sewing, and craft.
1501 14009 July 02 2009 at 6:58pm
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Open Forum [no new posts] Our Lady of Good Remedy and Care    Moderators: aussieannie JodieLyn
A place to discuss health-related topics to include natural remedies and fitness.
646 6098 July 02 2009 at 5:42pm
By Angie Mc View Last Post
Open Forum [no new posts] Mothering: From Diapers to Driver's Ed.    Moderators: SuzanneG Mary Chris JodieLyn Mackfam
Share thoughts on mothering toddlers to teens, life in a large family, and opening your heart and home through adoption
1558 19746 July 02 2009 at 6:48pm
By teachingmyown View Last Post
Open Forum [no new posts] Book Club    Moderators: SuzanneG Chari
Come journey with other mothers as we discover and discuss books that enrich our lives and feed our hearts and souls.
168 2466 July 02 2009 at 9:10am
By CrunchyMom View Last Post
Open Forum [no new posts] St. Anne's Tearoom: Growing in Wisdom over 40    Moderators: Mary Chris
"Strength and beauty are her clothing, and she shall laugh in the latter day...Her children rose up, and called her blessed: her husband, and he praised her." Come laugh with us!
83 1372 June 30 2009 at 9:35pm
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Open Forum [no new posts] Mother Nurture    Moderators: JodieLyn
Encouraging, supportive, informative, and often humorous chat to energize and reassure
4607 56041 July 02 2009 at 7:21pm
By MarieA View Last Post

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Open Forum [no new posts] About Us    Moderators: administrator
Interested in finding out more about who we are? Read here.
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Open Forum [no new posts] Technical Help!    Moderators: theNetSmith
The place to report problems, ask for help, or suggest ways to enhance the forum.
130 591 June 25 2009 at 6:31pm
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