Mater Dei Homeschool Group (MDHSG) is a support group for Catholic homeschoolers who are Mater Dei parishioners or friends. We are not affiliated with any teaching co-op. Our members span from those who have been homeschooling for 20+ years to those who are interested in homeschooling but don’t have school-age children yet. Wherever you fit on the spectrum, we welcome you!
We provide support through monthly Mom meetings, liturgical year festivities, fellowship and fun events, service work, field trips and resource and information sharing. Each year we look to build upon the last by sponsoring favorite traditional activities and welcoming new ideas, too. Activities are coordinated by volunteer group members.
Regular sponsored activities include:
Monthly Mom meetings
Held on the second Monday of the month, September-November, January-May in the parish hall. Meetings start at 7:00 pm with socializing followed at 7:45 pm by an informational presentation regarding education and/or family life.
Liturgical Year Festivities
Annual events include an All Saints party we sponsor for the parish community, children’s St. Nicholas, St. Valentine’s and St. George parties, and a Couples’ Date Night around Valentine’s Day.
Fellowship & Fun
Other activities include Field Trips, Field Day, First Friday Mass/Park Days, Youth dances and a High School Graduation Ceremony. We always welcome new activity ideas!
How Do I Join?
New applicants to the group must complete the online registration form, sign the Statement of Faith and Code of Conduct, meet in person with one member of the MDHSG board and submit the membership dues. Returning members must renew each year by signing the Statement of Faith, the Code of Conduct, and submitting the annual dues.
Payment plans, partial and full scholarships are available upon request. Membership entitles you to receive official group correspondence, listing in, and access to, our member directory, monthly newsletter, and invitations to group events.
For additional information or to request a membership form, email homeschoolgroup@materdeiparish