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Posted: May 05 2010 at 7:47pm | IP Logged Quote bestill
Hello,
I am not a "true" full time homeschooler due to circumstances beyond my control. My children go to a wonderful Catholic elementary and middle school. However, my 8th grader will be attending a public high school next year and I am looking to continue her faith education. I have previously used some materials to supplement at home, but am looking for a solid curriculum for next year. I am looking for something straightforward and solid.   I skimmed thru a friends curriculum several weeks ago. She was not happy with the program and after reviewing it I could understand why. It was very juvenile and for lack of a better word "fluffy", somewhat "dumbed down."   I would love to hear some opinions on the different curriculum that is out there (pro's -con's).
Thank you so very much in advance. I visit this forum often and even though I am not officially a full fledged homeschooler, I have utilized much of your information and ideas.
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Posted: May 05 2010 at 7:52pm | IP Logged Quote guitarnan
Hi Ida,

We have used the Didache series with great success. The books are neither fluffy nor dumbed-down. I noticed, too, that the publishers are coming out with semester-length books as well as continuing to publish the year-long books.

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I second the Didache Series rec. Very meaty, I'm actually having to read it and discuss it with my ds15. Too much for him to process on his own.

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We took 3 semesters to cover the Church history text with our high school co-op - and I still feel as though we didn't do it complete justice.

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Wonderful, thank you I found one at half.com for almost half the price of new.   
I appreciate your assistance.
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Sounds like you're on board already, but I would third the Didache series. My now-almost-a-senior has LOVED these books and found them very substantial and challenging.

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