Insightful homeschool veterans and inspiring Catholic speakers

The best in Catholic homeschool curricula and materials

A chance to meet the Catholic homeschoolers in your area

Dr. BillThierfelder

Fr. KevinPeek

KristaThomas

MelissaSavage

Date:Friday, May 27, 201612:00pm to 6:00pm

Location:Cobb Galleria Centre(Rooms 102, 103, and 104)Two Galleria ParkwayAtlanta, GA 30339

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Immaculate Heart of Mary Homeschool Conference Sponsors

Admission is free, but if you are able to offer a donation, we suggest $10 per person or $15 per family.

12:30 - 1:15 P.M. Krista Thomas

What does it take to be a Homeschool Supermom? Superpowers, of course–and every homeschool mom is equipped with superpowers to provide an incredibly satisfying Catholic homeschool experience that saves souls! Homeschool dads can have the same powers too.

1:30 - 2:15 P.M. Dr. Bill Thierfelder

Bring greater joy and success to your homeschool by living, loving, working, playing, and praying in the present moment. Find out why distractions and expectations often lead to discontent and poor performance and what you can do to overcome them. Learn the secret to peace and happiness that will double your talents as a teacher or student.

2:30 - 3:15 P.M. Melissa Savage

When you start out homeschooling, you have an image of what it will be like for you and your kids. You jump on this journey and throw your whole self into it, sometimes with blinders on. What happens when your child hits a speed bump, or if your family hits potholes along this journey? How do you pull yourself back together, find your way, and form a new plan?

3:30 - 4:15 P.M. Fr. Kevin Peek

Fr. Peek has held a variety of pastoral assignments. He is currently a chaplain in prison ministry. He has also been chaplain at the Catholic Center of Georgia Tech and was a Military Chaplain, where he held the rank of Captain in the US Army. His deployments included tours in both Iraq and Afghanistan.

4:30 - 4:50 P.M. Krista Thomas Based on lessons learned after years of teaching multiple children, organizing family activities, managing home and business, and the ups and downs of marital bliss, this talk will give you sound advice for getting through the tough times. Find out how to make your marriage stronger while making your homeschooling adventure a success.

5:00 - 5:45 P.M. Dr. Bill Thierfelder

Learn why play and sport are essential to who you are as a person. Listen to fascinating stories about incredible athletes who exhibited virtue under the most difficult circumstances. Learn the secrets to world-class performance and how your mental, physical, and spiritual gifts can be doubled so that in all things God may be glorified.

Friday

6:00 P.M. Conference Ends

12:00 P.M. Registration/Vendor Area Opens

How to Be a Homeschool Supermom

Being Present: Creating the Best Homeschool Experience

Homeschooling Expectationsvs. Reality

(To Be Announced)

Marriage and Homeschooling:A Balancing Act

The Catholic Visionand Practice of Sports

Vendors

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Note: The vendor area opens at 12:00 PM,and will remain open throughout the entire conference.

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There will be many different vendors at the conference. Please check our website for an up-to-date listing to see who has confirmed.

Goody Bag Goody Bags will be available for attendees while supplies last. In addition to a wealth of literature from over 20 organizations, the bags will include free CD’s from Holy Heroes and TAN Books.